As I begin to daydream about the next five to ten years as an empty nester, a few concepts and ideas re-enter my consciousness. One of those concepts is imposter syndrome. What is imposter syndrome? My writing friend, Andy Mort, covers this topic in depth, starting years ago. Andy mentions how many of us feel this [...]
Andy Mort Brenda Knowles Hi Everyone, I'm experimenting with different mediums in 2018. I've done podcast interviews (where I am the interviewee) for a while, but I hope to do more in the future. Here's the link to the newest interview with Andy Mort. I also am daring to [...]
Hello Gentle Readers, How do you keep focused on what's most important to you when you're stressed and overwhelmed by the noise, chaos, and busyness of life? I don't know about you, but it's always been a challenge for me…and it’s not getting any easier. We face increasing distractions in our lives; things that constantly seek [...]
I am feverishly working through quirks in the new website. I welcome any feedback about brendaknowles.com. Are you able to find what you need? Are you able to comment on and share posts easily? How does it show up on your phone? Anything missing or needing improvement? Space2live is still the blog but the encompassing website [...]
What did I learn about relationships this year? What did I learn about introversion? Relationship revelation Looking for what you want can cause you to miss out on what you need. I had a complicated list of wants and expectations for potential partners. I would meet men who seemed to have many of these qualities but eventually [...]
Dear Gentle and Incredible Readers, I spent my energy this week speaking to high school students about self-awareness and helping and hanging out with family for the Thanksgiving holiday. My sister, brother-in-law and I moved my mom into an assisted living facility. The week was exhilarating and emotional. I'm so grateful for all the wonderful people [...]
