Category Archives: Communication

Don’t Bring Me Your Problems as a Matter of Course

Posted on July 29, 2026 by admin

Don’t bring me your problems as a matter of course And talk about your woes until your voice becomes hoarse And certainly don’t start complaining away Before you’ve even made sure that I’m feeling okay I don’t want to hear … Continue reading →

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2026 Mid-Year Goal Check-in

Posted on July 22, 2026 by admin

Since it’s about halfway through 2026, I figured I’d check in to see how my goals for this year are going so far. This always lets me see which ones are on track and which could use some improvement. Here’s … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Trash

Posted on June 10, 2026 by admin

“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” That’s a pretty well-known saying that shows how differently people can value the same item. Recently, I realized that this is the heart of almost all debates, fights, arguments, and the like about … Continue reading →

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My Excellent Trip to EPCOT: Part 2

Posted on May 20, 2026 by admin

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the first half of my trip to EPCOT in Disney World. Since I just completed the second half of that trip this past weekend, it’s time to recount that experience as well as … Continue reading →

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Why I Don’t Like Talking About How I Feel

Posted on May 13, 2026 by admin

I generally don’t like talking about how I feel. This might sound odd as much of my blog is dedicated to talking about how I feel. While I’m fine doing that here and a few other places, it almost always … Continue reading →

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Why I Like Writing More Than Speaking

Posted on March 25, 2026 by admin

Language is often like a second language to me. I’ve long struggled to articulate what I’m feeling, even to myself. While that has gotten easier over time with practice and lots of emotional work, it is still difficult when I’m … Continue reading →

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More of My Take on Introversion and Extroversion

Posted on March 18, 2026 by admin

When it comes to social interactions, it’s common for people to put themselves into one of two boxes: introvert or extrovert. Even those who don’t do that for themselves often find others doing it for them, with little to no … Continue reading →

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Issues I Have With Common Quotes

Posted on March 11, 2026 by admin

There are countless popular quotes out there. While some of them are correct and useful, others couldn’t be more incorrect and harmful. Here are a few popular quotes and the problems I have with them.

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Emotional Intelligence Guide

Posted on March 4, 2026 by admin

Last year, I wrote a guide to proper venting. Recently, I got the idea to write a similar guide to emotional intelligence. This is a written version of what I do to manage my emotions in healthy ways. I learned … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Avoid Interrupting

Posted on February 18, 2026 by admin

As I’ve mentioned in many other blog posts, I feel annoyed, frustrated, sad, lonely, and hurt when others interrupt me. Getting interrupted makes me want to interact far less with those who do it, and sometimes not interact at all … Continue reading →

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