What If You Stopped Believing Your Bad Habits Are Bad?

coffee beans and crumbs on a plate

“I really need to start leaving some food on my plate. I always eat every last bite. I probably eat so much food I don’t actually need just because it’s there…” I was saying this to myself in my head the other night after dinner. I’ve said it many times. But that night, for whatever […]

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How I Know He’s “The One”

flowers spelling out I Love You

Note: Another sappy Valentine’s Day post from me this year. Who am I? John doesn’t believe in “The One,” which is fine and sounds more harsh than it is. Specifically, he doesn’t believe two people are undeniably destined for each other, that they’re this perfectly-matched pair that the universe is set on bringing together so […]

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They’re Wrong About Pessimists

multiple paths

“You’re always so negative.” “Look on the bright side.” “Nothing pleases you.” So-called pessimists are used to hearing this kind of talk from family and friends. I should know–most of those closest to me consider me more or less a pessimist, and never fail to remind me of it. I’ve always kind of felt they […]

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