Because every now and then I attempt to impose some kind of structure and focus on the whimsical passing of my days, I recently attempted a 30-day plank challenge. I went about it by downloading a free app that gives you no information on proper plank technique, no supplemental exercises to strengthen your muscles, and … More Failing to Rise to the Plank Challenge
I thought it was human nature to feel the nagging discontent of wanting what you don’t have, of seeing other peoples’ lives and daydreaming about trading places, of worrying that everyone else is having more fun and you’re missing out. Turns out I was wrong. This isn’t just human nature—it’s also cat nature. Right now, … More Fear of Missing Out Fail
Lately I feel like we’re living inside a practical joke. It’s the sick, mean-spirited kind, where the people the joke was played on end up being so ticked off that they can’t even muster up a fake, awkward laugh when the jokester finally makes his big reveal and hollers, “Psyche!” I wish I knew what … More When Winning Feels Like Losing
Here’s a quick test: think back to a time when you were in the wrong. An instance when, if you really put yourself in the other person’s shoes and imagine what happened as if it were a story told from their perspective, with themselves filling the role of protagonist, the villain would be played by … More A Ph.D. in Self-Awareness
Maria Linn 