Welcome (back) to my word for the year posts! In case you missed last month’s post, “experiment” is my word for 2024. On the 10th of every month, I plan to set small challenges for myself. Focused on fun, feeling, and actually doing things, “experiment” merits play, trying, and failing. Previous words of the year…
Category: Introversion
I’m an INFJ-A, among the rarest personality types! I have learned to navigate my “counselor” type and share tips.
Inner Compass: Savoring, Solitude, Standing Up
I am so impressed with myself that I have written (and published) on the 10th of every month this year! The fact that I have committed to and accomplished this goal feels so satisfying. Savoring that feeling is a surreal experience because not only have I written 12 posts, I have gained emotional clarity on…
Inner Compass: Preparing the path(s), pausing for presence, positioning, and power
Presence. Positioning. Peace. Play. Pain. Power. I have reclaimed so much of how I show up, especially as life will really start changing this month. And so there are many hopeful and honest Ps throughout this month’s study of Inner Compass. An inner compass requires preparedness, while still being open-minded for other potentials. Tomorrow is…
Goals Progress Report: August 2023
Surprise: There’s no coffee and dog for this monthly check-in. Instead, I’m sweating in the library, a stack of books to return, sunscreen at the ready for my post-urban spelunke. Owning up to progress, much of my work has been alone this month. I have committed to these 2023 goals in August: Research grad schools…
Inner Compass: Change, Confidence, and Contemplation
Welcome back to my meditations on “inner compass”, my word for 2023! On the 10th of every month, I’m sharing different thoughts from each letter within these 2 words. We’re halfway through the year, so today is brought to you by the letter C of inner compass. Read on for some courageous sharing on personal…
Omit to Commit Research: Resource of Energy
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2023, I’m posting research on the 20th of…
Inner Compass: Routines, Relationships, and Rewards
Welcome back to my examinations of “inner compass”, my word for the year! 2023’s nearly halfway over, and while I am looking ahead, these monthly examinations of inner compass help me stay rooted in the present. Asking consistent questions like, “what do I value?” and “how do I show up?” have framed much of this…
Inner Compass: Emotions, Essentials, and Endurance
As 2023 slips into the second quarter, I’m recognizing how much I’ve changed and grown this year. I’m actively not rushing anything, even blog posts. In fact, it took me three drafts to write this one, thanks to meditating on clarity. Such pondering reminded me to focus on my word for the year, inner compass….
Inner Compass: Navigation, Network, & Non-Negotiables
Welcome to my second post on Inner Compass, my word for 2023! On the 10th of every month, I’ll be asking questions about my values and identities, all related to each letter of “inner compass.” I’m diving into the first N of “inner compass” today. When I set “inner compass” for my word for the…
Inner Compass: Intentions, Intuition, & Inspiration
I set inner compass for my word for 2023, and my intention is to live these words. Setting an intention or word for the year is different than setting a resolution or goal, but I believe it complements my annual practice of publishing goals. While my 2023 goals are measurable and driven by habits, my…