resilience – Going On 40

The Motivating Sting of Rejection

I was demoted from superior, and the blow came just hours after our clan leader reassured us that it wasn’t personal. But all I know is that Astarte is no longer among the elite, and my worth felt like it was on the chopping block—and got cleavered. Rejection, whether from a game on your phone,Continue reading “The Motivating Sting of Rejection”

The Trapeze Artist

I’m working on paying close attention to moments when I find myself getting distracted, checking out, or feeling off. Now, let me try to explain what I do next. It’s like a combo move where I acknowledge the feeling, calm myself down, and attune to what’s happening around me. Every now and then, I likeContinue reading “The Trapeze Artist”