Perfectionism. What is it and how do we overcome it? That's a vast question with many potential answers, but I think Brené Brown explains it best in just these few lines from her book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are: Perfectionism is... Continue Reading →
What a Publishing Career Means to Me
Chasing after a career in publishing was never my plan. Not a clear one, anyway. Thinking back to when I was a little girl, I distinctly remember telling everyone I'd grow up to be a veterinarian. This career choice, I'm assuming, piqued my interest because I wanted to be around animals all day (I still... Continue Reading →
But, It Won’t Always Be This Way: A Testament to Depression
The morning light filters in your window as your alarm clock loudly announces the coming of another day. You swat at the snooze button, silently begging for only a few more moments of peace. Sleep is the only escape you've found these days, though you never feel rested. Once you've opened your eyes, you stay bundled under... Continue Reading →