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  • Me and OCD

    In elementary school, I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder after months of washing my hands until they bled and fears of leaving the house that left me with teary-eyed panic attacks almost every day. I’m generally one to question the designation of things as “disorders” (all brains and bodies work a bit differently and Read more

  • End-of-Season, Pre Season, and Race Season Triathlon Training Plan

    I may have grown up an athlete and child of athletes, but triathlon training is all new to me. I did medal in my first-ever adventure race this past month (woo! nonhumble brag) but next year, I want first. Which means it’s time to start planning. For end-of-season, meaning the time right after my successful Read more

  • WordPress Prompt Response: When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why?

    Myself. Which, I know, sounds… arrogant? Selfish? Hear me out. I couldn’t say what I think defines “success.” Sometimes I think success is being happy, or satisfied; no one is happy or satisfied all the time, though, and is that really all it is to succeed? To feel well yourself? I used to think it Read more

  • WordPress Prompt: When Have I Felt Out of Place?

    Oh, my gosh – all of my childhood, when I look back? I’m sure that’s not true. I had happiness in my childhood, largely; but also some difficulties. When I think about small me now I realize how little empathy I was given, even from well-meaning adults. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but Read more

  • What is Languishing, and How can I Thrive Instead?

    I thought this article on Languishing: What it is and How to Help Yourself was a pretty good read that helped me identify a pattern in the blah-ness I’ve been feeling as of late. Full disclosure that I am formally diagnosed with clinical depression, but I fall into a category of “moderate depression” that sometimes Read more

  • A Spidey Success Story

    Just a week or so ago I posted about my replanting efforts for a few of my suffering houseplants. One I was particularly upset about was my spider plant, which was looking anemic – all discolored and droopy. This one was a gift, plus spider plants are supposed to be easy-care houseplants. Let me tell Read more