by Anna Marie Olson | Jan 25, 2021 | Clarity
I used to be so ashamed of my resume. The jobs I held throughout my twenties averaged a duration of 1.5 years, with none of them surpassing two. As my job history grew, I thought there was something seriously wrong with me. Why could everyone else stay content in...
by Anna Marie Olson | Dec 7, 2020 | Clarity, Inpsiration
So often we resist that which we don’t like about ourselves. Behind this resistance there is usually an underlying judgment: “this aspect of myself is unacceptable.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Resisting might look like avoidance, an attempt to override, or a desire...
by Anna Marie Olson | Oct 7, 2020 | Clarity
For most of my life, conflict terrified me. I viewed it as a signal that something had gone wrong in the relationship. As a people pleaser, my tendency was to appease the other person rather than disagree. In other words, it felt easier to sacrifice my needs than it...
by Anna Marie Olson | Mar 25, 2020 | Clarity
For a long time, I have struggled with the societal drive to “be happy.” I once subscribed to this notion. “Yes! I want to be happy. How do I get there?” I strived to arrive at happiness but could never remain. And then I realized – the pursuit of happiness is...
by Anna Marie Olson | Jan 14, 2020 | Clarity
Regardless of whether or not you are a resolution-setter, the beginning of this new year and new decade is an opportune time to reflect on who you are. Doing a deep dive into what makes you you — what inspires you, what you want out of life, what holds you back — will...
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