Relationship Wishes
Someone very high in agreeableness (warm, kind, empathetic, altruistic, modest) Someone who doesn’t withdraw from important conversations about the relationship Someone who capitalizes/magnifies the positive when I share good news (is very very excited for me when I do something well or conquer a fear of mine, no matter how small) Someone who is moderately low on novelty-seeking behavior, or openness to experience. Honest...
The Upside of Failure
Whether we fail a test or get fired from a job, not doing something successfully is a universal experience. Our response to failure is what makes us who we are and it’s always possible to improve. Despite the fact that failure is painful and difficult, it is a necessary evil that facilitates personal growth and development. The meaning of the word failure comes not from the actual negative event; it is a double-edged sword that...
3 Great Things About Having A Sister
My older sister, Marnee, and I fought constantly as children. I was always outgoing and the center of attention, while she preferred to be alone reading science fiction novels. I adamantly believed that she was the “smart one” and I was the “cute one”. It wasn’t until the 3-year long period during high-school when we watched our father slowly die from metastatic lung cancer that our relationship changed and we because the uncommonly...
