The number went down again and my stomach sank with it. I took a deep breath, grabbed my purse, and walked out to begin my commute to work. I stared at the elevator button, deliberately trying to shut my brain off and focus on the music streaming through my headphones instead. But it wasn't loud …
Don’t be a commitment-phobe
"The mature human being goes about doing what needs to be done regardless of whether that person feels great or terrible. Knowing that you are the kind of person with that kind of self-control brings all the satisfaction and confidence you will ever need. Even on days when the satisfaction and confidence just aren’t there, …
For the 5th Grader Who Said “I Can’t”
"NDI will be holding auditions this Spring for their big annual show!" exclaimed my teacher. I perked up when the announcement was made and thought, Here's my chance. NDI, or the National Dance Institute, visited my school the previous year to teach us some dance basics. I hadn't caught the eye of any of the …
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