“Time management” is a concept that I’d always struggled with. Not in the sense that I couldn’t meet deadlines or that I was late to meet friends. In fact, if you talk to any of my friends from my 20s and 30s, they’ll tell you I’m obnoxiously early to places just to be sure IContinue reading “Not Time, Energy, Management Tips”
Author Archives: jenmelham
All I Know So Far…
A couple of years ago, Pink released a song called “All I Know So Far.” It was essentially advice to her daughter. I found it inspirational and lately have been thinking about… if I had a daughter… what would I want them to know? What wisdom would I pass on? This might not be ALLContinue reading “All I Know So Far…”
The Last Summer of My Thirties
I experienced more loss, more heartbreak, more fear, more anxiety in this decade than any other time of my life. I’ve also experienced more growth, more kindness, more understanding and compassion, more self-love and acceptance in this decade than any other time of my life.
6 Years
6 years ago, shortly after I started my current job, I started feeling like I wasn’t quite on the right career path. I was seeing that my college classmates and closest friends were excelling in their careers, or at least knew without a doubt they were in the right field, and I didn’t feel likeContinue reading “6 Years”
Maintaining Mental Health: My Personal How-To Guide
I’ve spent the last 6 years writing on a topic I never saw myself really understanding the intricacies of, even as a homeowner. HVAC maintenance! I’ve become quite experienced at explaining what happens during maintenance, and the benefits of such a service–such as improving efficiency, and ensuring powerful performance. I’ve also spent a significant partContinue reading “Maintaining Mental Health: My Personal How-To Guide”
Do We Really Need “Self-Improvement”?
You are enough as you are. You don’t need improvement. Happiness can be found in your journey. Grow, nurture yourself, take care of yourself.
A Twist on the Golden Rule
A point of insecurity for me in recent years has been a feeling that people around me don’t respect me. But do I respect myself?
Joyfully Jendependent 