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You have more control than you realize — Taking a break from writing and social media was the best thing I could do for myself. Now that I’ve returned, I’ve noticed a significant shift in myself. Life hasn’t changed, but I have. I wanted to share some changes I’ve made that have made me a calmer, happier person…

“You must unlearn what you have learned” — There are so many great Yoda quotes to write about that it’s hard to pick just one! The quote I chose is from my favorite Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back. This is in response to Lu Skerdoo’s article and challenge. A Truthful Yoda speak challenge — by Lu Skerdoo Yoda is my favorite from the movie Star Wars.medium.com “You must unlearn what you have learned”

I missed writing and my community here — I’m back from my 11-day break. It was good for me to take some time off to get some perspective. I had been going at full tilt since September 2020, and I was incredibly burned out. I painted, played video games, and caught up on some shows on my list…

Why you shouldn’t skip reading the Terms of Service — Do you really own your content when you write online? Yes. Maybe. I think so. Well, I’m not sure. That’s why it’s so important to thoroughly read the terms of service on whatever site you write on. I know it’s easy to skip through the TOS and click “accept” when…

I’m burned out — My last few articles haven’t gotten many views. My stats are falling like a rock, and I’m burned out. I need a break from writing here. I need time to rediscover myself and decide what’s important to me. And I need to find a job where I can actually make…

“You’re too sensitive” shouldn’t be an insult — “You’re too sensitive!” Does this sound familiar to you? I heard it all the time growing up. My mother told me I needed to toughen up or I wouldn’t make it in life. She knew life was harsh and worried my sensitivity would make me an easy mark. She was…

A true friend to animals — Betty White had an acting and comedic career that spanned over eight decades. She had a heart of gold and refused to say anything negative about colleagues in interviews. She is best known for her roles on the sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls. Betty was…

Check it out! — I recently started painting with watercolors, and I was surprised by how much I enjoy using them. I read how difficult watercolors were to master, and I was afraid I would end up frustrated. Instead of being frustrated, I discovered I loved watercolors! The first time I used watercolors, I…