The Story in My Head: Healing & Self-Improvement for the Lazy

Sometimes the Story in My Head becomes a set of expectations. And when things don't go as I expected, I get all twisted up! Here's a Spring Solstice quickie about adapting when life punches ya in the gut. Maybe the gut punch is a needed change in your story! 

expectations, self care, adjusting, healing, change, goals, action steps, direction 

Here's a quickie about giving yourself some grace.  Allow yourself the time to navigate your obstacles at your own pace.  They are YOUR obstacles, so take YOUR time! Let's change the stories in our heads together, and lets be less critical of ourselves. 

grace, criticism, judgment, self awareness, timing, healing, facing obstacles, hell  

How many of your ideas have you shot down calling them stupid, or crazy or just plain not good enough?  How often do the voices in your head keep you from sharing your ideas, your dreams, your stories?  What if Dr Seuss listened to the voices judging the stories in his head?  We'd miss the wonderful world of Dr Seuss!!!!    

courage, self esteem, enough, be authentic, sharing your story, vulnerability, intimacy, 

BOY how the Story in My Head has changed!!!!!  It's amazing how very small turns of the dial can change our course so very much!!! I'm excited to share the Story in My Head today, as it compares to when I began listening to myself AND as it has evolved into a new direction for myself. I invite you to share this journey of change with me and I appreciate your participation in the experiment I call... THE STORY IN MY HEAD

change, anxiety, depression, growth, roots, hope, self esteem, healing, self care, judgment   

Miss you dad and Omar and Al. Sending love and big mtn hugs

Change, whether unexpected or foreseen, is often difficult.  We question everything during change, including where to begin!!!!  Today's quickie may offer you a starting place for any changes you'd like to make in 2026.  Begin by giving yourself some Kudos for how amazing you already are!!!! Happy New Year and Here's to Micro Changes!!! 

change, transition, New You, self care, resolutions, self talk, positive attitude, positivity 

Happy Thanksgiving!  This mid-week quickie (Q) is the story in my head about giving thanks. 

gratitude, self care, transition, holidays, self esteem, change, acceptance, joy, love 

One may say you can't have courage without first having fear.  I'm learning to navigate having both at the same time and it's hard to do!  At times, fear wins. Other times I seem to have more courage. Either way, as I am moving between the two; I am loosening my grip and learning to let go.  Here's the latest story in my head.

letting go, anxiety, fear, courage, change, transition, moving forward, progress

It's hard for most of us to accept situations we don't like.  However, it is a critical aspect of change.  Not liking where we are motivates us to get moving! If you don't like where you are, work on getting ready for where you want to be.  Don't waste energy on criticizing how you got here, use your energy to prepare for where you are going! 

awareness, acceptance, action, change, self care, feeling stuck, healing  

Have you been told you overreact? Do you react rather than respond? You are like me.  The stories in our heads are never an exact match to the reality of a situation. How accurate is your story? For it is the story we mostly react to! 

Today's quickie is a dare.  I DARE YOU to explore and gather more pieces to your puzzle!!!!  

relationships, communication, change, anxiety, depression, fear, self awareness, addiction

I woke up with an attitude problem.  I had a poor attitude about myself and the way I was talking to myself was the problem.  My self esteem needed some adjustments.  For me, that means the Story in My Head needs adjusting!  Here's a mid-week quickie about raising my self esteem one step at a time. 

self esteem, self worth, self love, self, self care, change, trust, respect, acceptance