Do the Turn Around
Feeling stuck in a problem often means feeling stuck in a certain way of looking at a problem. Today I am willing to expand my view. What does my problem look like from the perspective of someone I love? What does it look like from the perspective of my future self?...
The Removal Option
Being slimed is no fun. When I leave an interaction and feel toxic shame, I know I’m in the presence of slime. Sometimes the slime is prompted by the words and actions of others. But ultimately, the producer of the slime is me. Where have I taken on another person’s...
Why I Changed My Goal for OhMyGod Life and What Happened When I Did
We’ve had a lot of different goals for OhMyGod Life in the eight plus years it’s been in existence. Some are smaller goals, like making deadlines for content creation. Some are larger goals, like planning and implementing months-long tours around the country. And then...
What Others Think of Me IS My Business
It’s true that what others think of me is ultimately none of my business. But it’s also true that it is my business. Here’s an example. I recently went to the great city of San Francisco. While I was there, I noticed I was getting a lot of stares. This isn’t uncommon...