The apartment smelled fine to us, or so we thought. Day after day, Lena and I shuffled through our routines, coffee brewing, TV murmuring, the hum of our lives masking a faint, sour edge in the air. We didn’t notice it, not really. It was just home—our home, where the couch sagged under years of Read More
Posts by Shannon Parish
Professional Life Coach, Graphic Recorder, Creative Service Provider serving Authors, Speakers, Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits since 1997
The Value of a Sense of Humor and How to Develop One
Humor is one of life’s greatest gifts. It’s a universal language that bridges gaps, eases tension, and makes even the most mundane moments sparkle with joy. A sense of humor isn’t just about telling jokes or laughing at the right time—it’s a mindset, a way of seeing the world that brings lightness and resilience. Whether Read More
What To Do When Feeling Pressured to “Do it ALL”
The Trap of Trying to Do It All: Breaking Free from the Pressure to Be Everything In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, many of us feel an overwhelming pressure to “do it all” and “be all things to all people.” Whether it’s excelling at work, being the perfect parent, maintaining a thriving social life, staying fit, Read More
Why We Lean More Towards Being “Right” than Being Set Free
In our quest for truth, we often find ourselves clinging to the need to be “right” rather than embracing the freedom that comes with open-minded exploration. This tendency is deeply rooted in human psychology, social dynamics, and even our evolutionary wiring. But why do we prioritize being right over being set free from the burdens Read More
Throwing Off Shame to Reclaim Creativity and Humor
Shame is a silent thief, creeping into our lives and robbing us of two precious gifts: creativity and humor. It whispers that we’re not enough, that our ideas are unworthy, or that our laughter is out of place. Left unchecked, shame stifles our ability to create and dims the light of our joy. But we Read More