Tag: feelings
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A Letter to Myself
Dear Stephanie, I know that things have been rough. Life has its ups and downs and it can often feel like it’s the end of the road. A massive dead end that leads to failure. But let me tell you something: That’s not true. That loud voice inside your head that says you aren’t enough…
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Toxic Relationship
I have a confession to make: In my journey of working on self-care, I’ve discovered that I’m in a toxic relationship. With myself. It’s incredibly difficult to admit and say this out loud. And it’s harder when it’s your doctor that makes you realize that the real battle that you have is an internal one.…
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Finding Stillness
I like to think of myself as being a woman who always has a plan. I have lists for my lists. And yet, this is the first time in a while that I have no clue what’s next. Despite all of my lists, this is the first time in a long time that I have…
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Baby Steps
“I can’t wait until I graduate. I can’t wait until prom. I can’t wait until college. I can’t wait until I’m done with college. I can’t wait until I get a job. I can’t wait until I finish my applications for grad school.” I can’t wait until… If I had a nickel for every time…
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What If?
“What if I don’t get into my dream school? What if I can’t balance working and going to school? What if I can’t manage being a good student, friend, and colleague? What if I can’t handle business school? What if I’m not enough?” These are the thoughts that run through my head everyday. These are…
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Our Worst Enemy
Isn’t it crazy how a lot of things in life fall on you? The job you pick, the friends you have, the life you lead. We’re forced to make decisions about our lives every single day. Of course other people play a huge role in the things that happen to us, but the way we…
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I Wasn’t Feeling 22
I think it’s safe to say I fell off this blog for about a year. Shameful, I know. I celebrated my 24th birthday a few weeks ago and I have to say… I spent 23 recovering from how rough 22 was! This past year has been a roller coaster for me. I’m a little less…
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Does the Person Who Cares Less Win?
There are people who wear their hearts on their sleeves, and there are others who keep their feelings hidden. I’m all for proceeding with caution when you first meet someone but at what point does it go from protecting yourself to having a wall up? Of course no one wants to get hurt. The thought…