Embracing the Trainwreck: A Guide to Doing Life “Meh"

This morning, I sipped my coffee and stared at my dog, Rufus, doing everything possible to avoid writing. The blank screen mocked me as I rewrote the first sentence of this piece five times. Of course, you wouldn’t know that because you’re reading it for the first time. I considered writing about hope, then self-care, then holiday stress. But none of those topics felt authentic to my current vibe: peak laziness.

Maybe you picture someone on this side of the screen who has it all figured out. After all, I’m a therapist, right? I’m supposed to inspire, empower, and say things like, “Leap, and the net will appear!” But let me let you in on a secret: I’m just a therapist by trade. I’m a deeply flawed human by nature. And that got me thinking…

Every single one of us is human, which also means we’re flawed. And honestly? That’s fabulous. I feel the most connected to people when they share their awkward stories—the kind where they walked into the wrong bathroom or confidently marched into a glass door. Those moments are pure gold.

Why? Because they remind us it’s okay to mess up. Being flawed isn’t just normal; it’s how we grow. Mistakes fuel invention, risks lead to breakthroughs, and laughing at ourselves creates space for connection.

So, maybe today isn’t about writing a masterpiece—or even a coherent paragraph. Maybe it’s about embracing the messy, imperfect process of showing up, flaws and all. Because when we do that, we don’t just normalize being human; we celebrate it. And really, isn’t that kind of amazing?