I realize that my audience is not that large, but it is real and is genuine. I write because I love to write and to me, it does not feel like “work.” I write because I have to write…I feel it in my bones that I need to write. Writing makes me happy, and if I can provide some tips to make you just a little bit happier today- then, heck I will write it all!

1. Stop comparing yourself to others and trust your timeline. I have said it before and I will say it again- try not to compare yourself to others. This includes your friends, peers, family, and relatives of the past. I know this is easier said than done, but please try for me. Also, trust your timing in life- trust where you are. Whether you realize it or not, you are growing and experiencing. Everyone has a…