Author Archives: Pam Komarnicki

Pam is a preschool teacher and writer with a background in psychology and child development. She's available for freelance work, private consulting, or just a nice chat. Connect with her on Google+, Twitter, Facebook, or via email at p.komarnicki AT social-discomfort DOT com.

I’m Going to Buy a Van and Park Outside Staples

man covered in tangled cables

If you know me in person, you’ve got a pretty good idea where this is going. I’ve talked about this before, and it’s something that baffles and irritates me so much that I regularly feel the need to rant about it (again and again and again). This is one of those times, and this time,…

You Are Who You Spend Time With

For those of you who’ve watched older Disney movies – remember the beginning of 101 Dalmatians (the cartoon, not the live action remake) where Pongo is watching the women outside walking their dogs? Yeah, them. The women and their dogs look damn near identical. Yes, I know it’s a cartoon and an over-exaggeration, but tell me you’ve…

Why New Years Resolutions are Pointless, and Why You Should Make Them Anyway

New Year's Eve fireworks display

It’s that time of year again. People all over the world will set new goals for themselves and their lives, and by February most of those goals will be abandoned. In fact, if you go to the gym on a regular basis, you’ll see this firsthand. Tons of new people will start showing up in…

Stop Dumping People and Look in the Mirror

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Do you have a hard time finding or staying in a good relationship? Do you tell yourself, and your friends, that you just have high standards and aren’t willing to settle? Do you go through boyfriends (or girlfriends) faster than you can spend your paycheck? After all, life is short and you can’t waste time…

Mental Health is Never Permanent

Sunrise at the beach

Encouraging words, right? Especially for those of you (us) who struggle with mental health issues. Just read all the way to the end before you let me ruin your day, okay? It’s not all bad news, I promise. When you have a mental illness (and admit to needing help), the first and primary goal in…

Maybe You’re Not a Failure After All

Fail stamp

A lot of people walk around every day feeling like they fail at life. Hell, I’m probably at the front of the line, waving the banner. Not just depressed people, though (as I’m not exactly a golden ray of sunshine). Everyone. I’m hard-pressed to find someone I know personally who is truly happy with their…

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