Like almost everyone, I’ve often struggled with the thought, “Am I good enough?” Deep down, the wiser part of me has always known that this thought is counterproductive, but until recently I couldn’t articulate why. On my mission, I recognized I had a case of “toxic perfectionism.” Yet somehow I couldn’t let go of my…
Author: Audrey Jolly
Plateau or Phase Change
Can any of us really tell when we’re truly changing? I think that even when we recognize that we’ve had a change of heart, it’s nearly impossible to recognize that change of heart in the very moment that it’s happening. In chemistry, one calorie is the energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram…
Both Humble and Confident
Humility and confidence are both attributes that I strive to emulate. But doing both at the same time can feel like a paradox. When I try to be “humble” I come across as insecure, the opposite of confident. And when I try to be “confident” I come across as prideful, the opposite of humble. Is…
Joy Breakthrough
I will never cease to be intrigued by the process of change. How do different types of people go from having no desire to change to suddenly wanting desperately to change? And when the first few attempts at change seem to fail, what gives people the power to keep trying until they succeed? What determines…
Modes of Motivation
Have you ever wanted to desire something more? In other words, have you ever wanted something (or at least realized that you SHOULD want something) but without wanting it badly enough to take action? You wanted more motivation but didn’t know where to find it. From my own experiences, I’ve learned there is more than…
Deadlines: Deathlines or Lifelines?
Some people think deadlines are positive and others think deadlines are negative. Deadlines definitely have their pros and cons, and it seems there is a time and a season for when to have deadlines and when not to have deadlines. But how can you recognize the difference? How can you know whether it would be…
Complaining about Complaining
My journey to becoming an optimist is an ever-evolving process. To many people, over-the-top optimism seems foolish and naive, and it can seem as though optimists are lying to themselves in order to convince themselves that all is well, even when all is not well. Several times I’ve asked myself, “Does being optimistic mean living…
Analysis Paralysis
I never heard the phrase “analysis paralysis” until I was 19. When it was explained to me, I thought, “Wait, you mean my problem that I’ve been trying to figure out for so many years actually has a name?!” I’m an over-thinker. I’ve come to see overthinking as one of my strengths (I wouldn’t be…
Meaning of “Journey in the Joy”
I’ve heard it said that “There is joy in the journey,” and I agree wholeheartedly. Additionally, I believe that when we choose joy as our reality then we reach a higher level of joy in the journey, and I like to call this level “journey in the joy.” Switching the order of the words…
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