How To Blow Up Your Life

I don’t like ramen. I’ve never liked ramen. 

Is it soup? Because you only eat soup when you’re sick. Is it noodles? Because noodles are pasta and pasta is for spaghetti, you eat it with a fork. Plus, it raises blood sugar too quickly and messes with the glycemic index. I’m not sick, nor do I want diabetes, so I don’t like ramen. 

It was a decision I made decades ago.

Was I being rigid about this whole ramen thing? 

Rigidity is a protective mechanism we use to help us feel safe. 

I will not move because it is safer to stay where I am, to know what I know, and to believe what I believe. 

How often do we allow our expectations to determine how we feel? How often are those expectations living outside of us, in a place we have no control over? 

Those wrestling with or recovering from codependent behaviors tend to look outside of themselves for their happiness.

So, how does one create their own safety and better manage expectations? 

I’m glad you asked! 

A Simple Strategy for you...

I’m presenting at the next Generation Women event (April 30), representing Team 50s. I’m excited  - and nervous and all the things. This is new to me.

How is this my life?

Almost a decade ago, I asked myself the same question, but back then, I asked out of disbelief instead of astonishment.

Then I deconstructed my life, and learned to live authentically...