Don’t Throw in the Towel!
If everything has gone wrong and life feels like more than you can handle right now, don’t throw in the towel. Sometimes the strongest thing you can do isn’t taking action – it’s just sticking around.
Overthinking
Identifying and trying to break free from the exhausting mental loops of overthinking when life gets a bit too heavy.
More Goodbyes Than Hellos
My student of 20 years, my boss’s father, my former roommates – the list is growing. As I prepare to move back to the UK, I’m realizing there’s less future than there used to be. But seeing other people’s chapters close is a blunt reminder not to waste what’s left of mine.
Are You Mentally Healthy or Just Good at Coping?
You show up for work and smile at the right times. But inside, your mind is racing. This is the dangerous gap between looking fine and actually being fine.
The Quiet Panic of Not Having Enough Money
I have lived out of convenience stores for 20 years. I have less, but I owe nothing. This is a look at the quiet dignity of living tight, without the crushing weight of modern debt.
When Does Gossip Cross the Line? (And Why We Love It Anyway)
A student saw me walking with a female friend and called my boss to report a secret romance. Here is why innocent friendships still trigger outdated assumptions.
It’s Important To Get Out Of Your Own Head
We spend so much time rushing that our thoughts get trapped in a loop. See why a simple change of scenery is often the only way to break the spell.
What If Hard Work Isn’t Enough Without God?
I have worked thousands of hours on four different blogs, but I am still living paycheque to paycheque. I am starting to wonder if I have been “laboring in vain” by building without God.
When Does Devotion Become Obsession? (And How Would You Even Know?)
I woke up at 3 AM excited to blog. Then I debated whether I really needed to shower. This is my honest look at the line between healthy passion and quiet obsession.
When You’re Great at Your Job But Awkward at Office Parties
I can stand in front of 30 students and teach with total confidence. But put a beer in my hand at a party, and I crumble. Why do competent professionals still feel awkward socially?
