As Mad-Eye Moody would say…”Constant vigilance!” You’ve got this, Jacquie 🙂 happy almost-Wednesday.

I hadn’t even thought of that one! That’s a good catchphrase, I’ll have to pin it up somewhere–thanks, Abby!

Thanks, Steven! I hope you do, it’s a scrumptious fest!

Laurel, thanks so much for sharing that! That’s incredible that you had a discussion with your son about it. I know this is something I’d never really discuss with my parents, so I’m glad you guys have made that (very mature) connection. Major props to both of you–wishing you the best!

That’s exactly it, Lauren! I feel the same way–I’ve come to feel actually really excited when other people do well, and I like to find ways to use that as motivation for my own goals, too. It’s such a good feeling when you can make other people feel good! And maybe it’s a little bit selfish to think of gratification that way, but hey 😛 whatever works, right? GO YOU, girl!

Well, the good news is that you’re definitely not alone on that downer train–it’s hard not to compare, but sometimes I find that really reveling in others’ successes actually helps alleviate the harsh self-evals. Regardless, sending best wishes your way! (PS are you at KSU? You guys have an AWESOME children’s lit faculty!)

That’s an awesome reminder, Janice. Thanks!