“Who do I think I am?” is a common anxious thought but it needn’t stop you from trying something new.
Articles tagged "newbie"
The Simple Joy of Being Awful at Something
“I’m sure it’s not that bad,” a friend says when I say my poetry is awful. I appreciate it. But why are we so afraid of being bad at things in the first place?
Birdwatching in the Age of Coronavirus
We’ve all got our “bright things” that are getting us through quarantine. Kristin’s got birds. It’s a complicated and simple time.
The 3 Ways My Ideas Die
Some reflections on failed dreams and how not to let your dreams flop or fizzle out.
How To Age Gracefully By Being a Multipotentialite
Hint: Vitality isn’t about buying a $50 eye cream.
How to Be a Beginner: Again, and Again, and Again…
Constantly starting from scratch can be a challenge. Here are 5 tips to help you through the discomfort.
How to Approach a Passion That Has No Obvious Practical Application (At Least Not One That You Want to Pursue)
If you’re trying something radically different from stuff you’ve done before, it’s normal to feel uncomfortable.
Lessons in Puppy Training, and Being a Beginner
Even if you’re a natural learner, sometimes you just end up at square one.
