changing careers – All Things Subject to Change

How Far Have You Come?

Watching a YouTube video recently, I was inspired by one tip the creator gave which she learned from someone else. (Watch her video here.) Instead of looking at how far you still need to go, she advised people to frequently look at how far they had come. This helped me as I have been frustratedContinueContinue reading “How Far Have You Come?”

Friday Faith Moment: Obedience Is a Struggle

Recently, I was discussing something with a family member, and when I told them how I hoped things would go, they quietly reminded me that it was possible things would not, in fact, work the way I wanted. It irritated me at first, but then I pulled myself back down to earth and had aContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Obedience Is a Struggle”

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

I don’t remember the first time I heard this phrase, but it has long been a favorite of mine. Out of curiosity, I wanted to know the origins of the phrase “nothing ventured, nothing gained,” so I went exploring online. According to Gary Martin of the Phrase Finder website (2024), it probably has its originsContinueContinue reading “Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained”

Invaluable Experience: How My Library Career Made Me a Better Writer and Human

While I have left my library career behind, I can honestly say my time in the field made me a better person and writer. There are many things about libraries people don’t understand, and I can attest to this fact because of how many times people have said, “I didn’t know that” when I haveContinueContinue reading “Invaluable Experience: How My Library Career Made Me a Better Writer and Human”

Make Time for Resets

Last week was a catch-up week for my writing and schedule. Things that fell by the way during recent activities were on my weekly goal list. Writing took precedence since my creative cylinders were firing. I wasn’t trying to conquer the world. I was just trying to get little things done. At first, it canContinueContinue reading “Make Time for Resets”