Perfectionism and Personal Growth

I am a recovering perfectionist. I say that because I believe perfectionism to be a life-long condition. Much like a recovering alcoholic cannot allow themselves to have a single drink, if I allow myself to feed perfectionistic thoughts or tendencies, they will grow back to their previous strength. It requires mindfulness and strict boundary-setting to […]

Day to Day

This post was originally going to be about routine. I’m going to Chicago for a long weekend this week to see some old and dear friends, and when I return, I will have reduced hours at the store. I’ve had several people approach me for services, so even if these initial meetings don’t all work […]