Sometimes we inadvertently, or unknowingly put our lives in the hands of someone or something else. Maybe it’s occurred at work, in relationships, or with life circumstances that have pushed us down a path. We flounder. We blame. We begin to *wish* and *hope* that we could have someone else’s life. Or look like someone else. Or be as successful as someone else. Why?

If this journal entry encourages even one of you re-connect with yourself and disconnect with your screen for a little bit. more, I’ve done my job here.

Next time you find yourself saying “I like that”… take a step back and ask yourself why. Consider the opposite perspective too. Don’t be afraid to have a different opinion than someone else if you can find reason for it. It’s okay (dare I say awesome) to think differently and question things.

To truly understand someone or something is to ask the questions. You need to take in your surroundings, look, listen, and feel.

Unfortunately by saying ‘yes’ to it all in the past, I’ve sacrificed relationships, quality of work, personal health, and the time it takes to focus on goals I have yet to reach. I still struggle with this. So, I made a filter a while back that seems to help.

We can learn how to take rejection in stride both personally and professionally — and instead of being discouraged by it, we can learn and improve from it.

Was that choice really a bad one? At the time it might have been. But what has resulted since? Seemingly bad choices follow with opportunities, because they allow us to learn the hard lessons.

Design is more fun when you can make messes.