I used to think I was self-aware, but more recently I’ve started to question if that is actually true. And, whether I like it or not, the data supports my questioning…

I make mistakes ALL THE TIME. I put my foot in my mouth (metaphorically, of course!) on a regular basis. I do things I don’t want to do. I don’t do things I do want to do. My good intentions sometimes turn out poorly. My bad intentions are just that – bad. I drop the ball often and I fail pretty consistently…

A few weeks ago, I wrote about my experience with mental illness and shared a few strategies that have helped me cope. But there’s something else that has helped me, too. It’s not really a coping mechanism, per se, because it’s always unplanned and unexpected…