Comments on: If others can, you can

By: Reading, Writing, and Creativity Links - Caroline Starr Rose

Reading, Writing, and Creativity Links - Caroline Starr Rose — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:08:15 +0000

[…] them or they researched it and figured it out. Those are avenues of discovery open to all of us!”If Others Can, You Can :: Laura […]

By: Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 17:53:31 +0000

In reply to Emily. @Emily - thanks! Yep, things are often not that complicated.

By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 13:09:23 +0000

I love this! I have ADHD which means that I think of so many possibilities I build things way up in my mind when actually they are simple. So often just tackling them and knowing that other people have done it too makes it so much more manageable.

By: Grateful Kae

Grateful Kae — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:08:17 +0000

I LOVE THIS. I am sooooooo guilty of this, all the time. I am so glad you wrote about this, because seriously, I think about this topic so often. I have this trait (character flaw?) of always assuming everyone else knows things, and somehow, I do not. For example… let’s say I need/want to replace some trees or shrubs in my yard. My mind immediately goes to, “Well, I don’t know anything about trees.” Yet other acquaintances or neighbors all seem to manage to plant trees, so they must have just emerged from the womb knowing the difference between the tree species and knowing the correct digging depth and when to plant the tree and best way to care for it, etc. etc. Same with financial stuff, parenting, home repairs, and yes, even things like driving complicated routes or into a big city/ travel related things sometimes!

By: Kersti

Kersti — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:05:26 +0000

Such a good article! I limit myself so much by thinking “I can’t do that.” This is a great reminder that if they can do it, I can probably do it.

By: Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 22:54:06 +0000

In reply to Debra Vivi Steinfeld. @Debra - glad you liked it1

By: Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 22:53:48 +0000

In reply to Elisa. @Elisa- ooh, that is very good to know. Driving right into the Lincoln Tunnel sounds fantastic.

By: Debra Vivi Steinfeld

Debra Vivi Steinfeld — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 22:01:41 +0000

This was a really good reminder, thank you very much!

By: Elisa

Elisa — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:05:53 +0000

Yay for ParkWhiz. I’m so happy I could play a small part in this renaissance! Also for future reference, if you’re going to Midtown, parking in the Port Authority Bus Terminal often helps avoid too much dicey city driving – going into the city, you drive right out of the Lincoln Tunnel and right into the garage; leaving the city, you drive right out of the garage and directly into the Lincoln Tunnel. This can save a lot of time/stop-and-go at rush hour! Plus it’s self-park…

By: Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:50:53 +0000

In reply to LDMN. @LDMN - absolutely! Pitching a tent + overnight camping is a great example. It does seem a little intimidating but on the other hand many people have successfully managed to go camping and they are not all geniuses. Most likely it will be fine.