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Tag: self-doubt

A hand spreads open above a marionette. The hand is large and imposing, with strings dangling from each of its fingers and thumb. The puppet hangs limp from the strings, like it’s kneeling on the ground with its arms and head drooped forward.

No strings attached

April 1, 2026Leave a comment

How to make the work worth it: let go of expectations and lean into enjoyment. In 362 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a simple line drawing of a fuel gauge. It’s a half circle with notches indicating full, three-quarters full, half-full, one-quarter full, and empty. An arrow hangs from the middle of the gauge. It points at the lowest notch in the gauge, indicating an empty tank.

An all-time low

February 2, 20263 Comments

The curse of self-awareness: one man’s confession about his mental well-being in 864 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a drawing of a human hand. The hand is shown from the side, wrist tapering down and out of frame. The thumb and index finger are held close together in a pinching gesture, as if indicating a very small amount. The middle finger is slightly bent behind them, while the ring finger and pinky curve inward toward the palm. Fine, short line marks suggest wrinkles, knuckles, and skin texture along the fingers and the back of the hand.

No more playing small

January 22, 20266 Comments

Why play small when you can live as large as your dreams? Read 455 words about believing in yourself.

This is a flat, black-and-whilte line drawing of a person. The drawing is one continuous line, never breaking to draw another part of the person’s body. They have their back to you with their arms raised over their head. Each hand rests upon the top of the person’s head. It’s as though they are in disbelief. Or like they’re shocked, having come to some sort of deep realization.

Always in my way

December 23, 2025December 23, 20252 Comments

The moment I realized the problem was me: 454 words about being in my own way.

A black-and-white line drawing shows a winding two-lane road. It curves sharply to the right and abruptly ends at a jagged cliff, with cracked concrete and rubble falling off the edge. Just before the cliff, on the left side of the road, stands a large billboard. The billboard displays the partially written phrase GUILT TRI… in blocky letters and trailing off with ellipses, suggesting the word GUILT TRIP. There are sparse patches of grass on either side of the road and the setting feels remote. The imagery suggests an emotional or psychological journey that leads to a sudden stop or dead end, consistent with themes of unresolved guilt and pressure.

Guilt tripped

June 9, 20256 Comments

How do you carry the load without being crushed by the weight? Read 666 guilt-inspired words on The Davis Daily.

The word courage is written on a rectangular piece of fabric. The fabric is torn and slightly frayed around the edges. It's laying on a wooden surface with a rough grain pattern.

“If I only had a nerve.”

August 24, 2022August 23, 20227 Comments

It can take years to close the gap. Do you have the courage to keep going?

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