Facepalms & Foresight: How to embarass yourself into brilliance. If Wisdom had a user manual, the first chapter would be titled, “Congratulations! You’ve already messed up!” because, let’s be honest, no one stumbles into brilliance without tripping over a few dumb decisions first. Take a moment to reflect on your…
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E – Expectation vs Reality (The wisdom of lowering expectations…slightly) #BlogchatterA2Z
We’ve all been there—building castles in the air, imagining the perfect scenario, only to have reality show up with a wrecking ball. It’s not that expectations are bad; it’s just that people often forget to check in with reality before making grand promises. So, what’s the secret to happiness? Lowering…
D – Didn’t Listen, Should Have! (A tragic tale of ignored advice.) #BlogchatterA2Z
I didn’t listen; I should have! It is a tragic tale of ignored advice (with a side of regret and eye rolls). Ah, the sweet thrill of ignoring perfectly good advice. Nothing quite compares to the confidence of saying, “It’ll be fine,” only to watch the disaster unfold like a…
C – Can’t Even…But I Have To (Because adulting is just forced wisdom.) #BlogchatterA2Z
‘Can’t even, but I have to!’ is the universal adulting mantra. It’s the internal scream before tackling a Monday morning, the deep sigh before paying bills, the eye roll before making yet another doctor’s appointment. It’s knowing fully well that no one else is going to do it for you,…
B – Been there, Done That, Got the Emotional Baggage (and probably a therapy bill) #BlogchatterA2Z
I got myself a lifetime membership to the ‘Why did I do that ?’ club. My baggage comes in a matching set – carry-on for minor regrets, checked luggage for deep-seated issues, and an oversized trunk for things I refuse to unpack. Not to forget a unique little clutch just…