Advice to Myself

Values I Want to Live By

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022David R. Michaels

I keep a private journal that’s normally just for me. It helps me work through my feelings, sort out my thoughts, brainstorm new ideas, just vent, and more. But for some reason, today I felt like sharing a snippet of what I wrote. These are values I want to live…Continue readingValues I Want to Live By

Advice to Myself, Inspiration / Encouragement, News & Announcements, Poems / Expressing Feelings, Self-Love

What I Want to Say

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020David R. Michaels

(Copied from my final post on Facebook on 9/18/2020) Today’s my last day on Facebook. As sort of a final message (for those who aren’t staying connected with me elsewhere), this is what I believe and aspire to live by, and final words of encouragement I want to leave you…Continue readingWhat I Want to Say

Advice to Myself, Inspiration / Encouragement, Love & Relationships

Advice to My 18-Year-Old Self

May 12, 2020May 26, 2020David R. Michaels

In a Facebook group I’m in, an 18 year old was feeling stressed and worried about school, work, and life. She asked for some advice and encouragement. I remembered being that age and worrying about those same things. I thought about what I’ve learned since then, and what I wish…Continue readingAdvice to My 18-Year-Old Self

Advice to Myself, Inspiration / Encouragement

Trying Something New

April 27, 2020April 29, 2020David R. Michaels

Just a reminder, if you’re trying something new and hard, and you keep failing at it, it doesn’t mean you suck and aren’t meant to do it. It just means it’s new and hard. Everything is at first.

Advice to Myself

Something to Look Forward To

February 22, 2020April 29, 2020David R. Michaels

Always have something to look forward to. I hope you achieve your dreams and go on that vacation and make that money and marry that amazing lover — but once you do, find something else to look forward to after that. Always keep growing. It’s a secret to health and…Continue readingSomething to Look Forward To

Advice to Myself, Love & Relationships, Self-Love

If Someone Judges You…

February 15, 2020April 29, 2020David R. Michaels

If I’m just being my honest, authentic self and somebody judges or criticizes me about it — that’s on them, not me. Yes, I’m a little weird. I have quirks. I’m a dork. I like being a little playful, silly, eccentric, and goofy at times. I’m totally straight and serious…Continue readingIf Someone Judges You…

Advice to Myself, Inspiration / Encouragement, Love & Relationships, Self-Love

Shifting to a New Question

April 7, 2019May 3, 2019David R. Michaels

Is there a silent, constant, unconscious question driving you? Deep within your subconscious mind, there may be a question that’s driving you. You may not even be aware of it at all. It’s probably not something you consciously think about much — and yet, it has a powerful influence of your life.…Continue readingShifting to a New Question

Adventure & Exploration, Advice to Myself, Behind-the-Scenes, Inspiration / Encouragement, Love & Relationships, Self-Love, Spirituality & Metaphysics

Deeper Into the Wilderness

April 5, 2019May 3, 2019David R. Michaels

It’s 1:26 AM and I can’t fall asleep. I’ve tried meditating. I’ve tried eating a little food. I tried just laying there with my eyes closed. Nope, nada. My brain and body are tired and ready to sleep — but my heart’s nagging me about something. Something I can’t quite…Continue readingDeeper Into the Wilderness

Advice to Myself, Hollywood Career, Self-Love

I Need Rest

March 16, 2019May 3, 2019David R. Michaels

My life came to an abrupt halt recently. I mean like an all-stop, sudden, hard, hit-a-wall, sixty-to-zero in 5 seconds flat kind of halt. It left me feeling very lost, confused, and a little scared. Here’s what happened: Go-Go-Go-GO!!! This isn’t the first time I’ve lived in Los Angeles.…Continue readingI Need Rest

Advice to Myself, Inspiration / Encouragement, Self-Love

Tips for Dealing with Major Life Changes

December 31, 2018June 10, 2021David R. Michaels

Have you gone through a major life change? I’m talking the big stuff — like moving to a new state, starting a new career in a new field, getting married or divorced, having your first child, learning you have cancer or some other major health issue, losing a loved one,…Continue readingTips for Dealing with Major Life Changes