One Thing I've Learned
Things I've learned, from inconsequential to practical to bigger-picture. Also see: Debbieohi.com/links

Taking the "what advice would I give my younger self" exercise a step further
What would advice would my future self give me now? And will I take that advice? It's always an interesting exercise to answer the question: I would tell my younger
What would advice would my future self give me now? And will I take that advice? It's always an interesting exercise to answer the question: I would tell my younger self a LOT of things, though I'm not sure how much of it I'd pay attention to (shut up, old

There is no magic shortcut. You need to do the work.
I have learned that pushing through the tough bits often helps me build skills that will come in handy for other projects or goals...including perseverance when I make mistakes or
I have learned that pushing through the tough bits often helps me build skills that will come in handy for other projects or goals...including perseverance when I make mistakes or missteps.

Never presume to know another's grief.
I will never say I know exactly how you feel.
I will never say I know exactly how you feel.

Be fully present. The "last time" won't announce itself.
When you are with someone you care about, be fully present. Don't multitask, don't be thinking ahead about other things you need to do. Give them and the moment your
When you are with someone you care about, be fully present. Don't multitask, don't be thinking ahead about other things you need to do. Give them and the moment your full attention.

Don't go into a romantic relationship expecting the other person to change.
Great advice from our friends who were married 50+ years
Great advice from our friends who were married 50+ years


Writing by hand can help keep me from feeling overwhelmed
Anyone else out there keep a bullet journal?
Anyone else out there keep a bullet journal?

Don't be so obsessed with your end goal that you forget to enjoy the journey
It may be a cliché but it remains so true
It may be a cliché but it remains so true