Author: Joanna Zaremba

Last January, I declared 2024 the year of “Flow.” I wanted to spend the year becoming more myself and letting my true nature lead me much like the fiddlehead fern unfurls. I set a long list of intentions I still want to aim for. But, the truth is I’m not there yet. And, that’s ok.…

Last January, I declared 2024 the year of “Flow.” I wanted to spend the year becoming more myself and letting my true nature lead me much like the fiddlehead fern unfurls. I set a long list of intentions I still want to aim for. But, the truth is I’m not there yet. And, that’s ok.…

As a jack of all trades, I feel relief when I decide to let go of a pursuit. Once I decide I’m finished with something, I mentally put it into a “never again” category and move on. I’m starting to see that this perspective doesn’t leave room for me to change my mind. I’ve written…

Failure is one of the biggest things I’ve feared most. Failure has meant embarrassment, shame, proof that I wasn’t good enough, and potential ostracism, so I avoided it. In my twenties, I bought a magnet with the printed quote, “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” which was attributed…

Failure is one of the biggest things I’ve feared most. Failure has meant embarrassment, shame, proof that I wasn’t good enough, and potential ostracism, so I avoided it. In my twenties, I bought a magnet with the printed quote, “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” which was attributed…

While working on my physical therapy school application over the last few weeks, I’ve reflected on my life, what I’ve been doing, and why I’ve been doing it. It’s been a lot to revisit twenty-plus years of work, volunteerism, extracurricular activities, and school. Usually, when I think about my winding career path, I feel like…

When my son is hesitant to ask a question, I remind him that the answer is always “no” if you don’t ask. I understand not wanting to ask questions. Sometimes people seem annoyed when you ask them. But we aren’t responsible for other people’s responses even when they’re uncomfortable. They’re allowed to be annoyed, and…

When my son is hesitant to ask a question, I remind him that the answer is always “no” if you don’t ask. I understand not wanting to ask questions. Sometimes people seem annoyed when you ask them. But we aren’t responsible for other people’s responses even when they’re uncomfortable. They’re allowed to be annoyed, and…

This summer I’ve felt disconnected from the things I usually enjoy. I’ve done many of them — running, swimming, hiking, foraging, camping, exploring new places, reading, relaxing in my hammock, connecting with friends. But, there’s been a veil of sorts blocking me from taking in the goodness that they represent. And, I’ve felt an inner…