We all face barriers in life. Things that keep us from our dreams, our goals. But what do we do when those barriers come from ourselves? What are we so afraid of? This is a pep talk: for you, for me, for all of us.

Me strutting away from my negative self-talk.

Let’s dismantle this idea that perfection is the ultimate goal.

Life is a journey, and I am embracing it for what it is.

I have gained almost 10 lbs since March. I am at my highest weight in a decade. I also feel more comfortable in my skin than ever before.

Some years I would see my dad on Father’s Day. We would have brunch and it felt like we were a normal family.

I am a person who lives by my to do list. There are an alarming large number of things that I strive to do every single day.

This is the secret to my sanity during isolation.

Tricky subject, but let me take a stab at it.

Today was good. But today was also really hard.

The rainbow has become a symbol of hope in this time of overwhelming uncertainty.

I hope everyone is finding new ways to smile through all this uncertainty. Be kind to yourself, be kind to others.

Quick reminder to stop judging other people.

Small scale thoughts: I am fine. I have a job. I have food. I have shelter. I go for walks every day. I keep in touch with my friends and family. I am fine.

Large scale thoughts: what. is. happening.

What you do with your time right now is your choice. (No, this isn't a motivational post.)

Doing my very best to stay positive, but also want to acknowledge some of my fears.

Community check-in: how is everyone feeling today?

Everyone is looking for the secret to having more motivation. Motivation is seen as the key to success. But what about those of us who have the opposite problem?

I am a perfectionist to my very core. On the outside this means that I appear to be a person who has my whole life pulled together, with a neat little bow on top. On the inside, it looks a bit like chaos.