The Inspiring Bee

Finding purpose in climate action.

  • My Shameful Secret to Success

    Every time I divulge this secret to new and old friends, they shudder in horror. Maybe a little pity too. I’m always surprised by it. While others would rather be face with a lion than confront failure, I’m apt to meet in head on. If there’s one thing I’ve been good at it’s facing my…

  • Never

    When I was little I amassed an impressive collection of “Nevers.” “I’ll never eat that. I’ll never be 5’10 like my doctor said. I’ll never see without the need for glasses. I’ll never be a blonde (at least naturally). No matter how much hairspray I use, I’ll never get my hair to stand as high…

  • The One Question You Need to Ask Yourself

    I know that’s a bold title. But bear with me. Okay say you’re reading this and you’re already decided to do it. Yay! You’re on the path of your passion project. You’ve hired the support you need. You got a website. My friend, you’ve been diligently researching and you’re ready to get started. There’s one…

  • How to Go From Hope to Habit

    It sounds like this: “I hope I lose those last ten pounds.” “I hope I get my book finished.” “I hope I figure out what my purpose is.” I started reading Atomic Habits An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear and suddenly real change seemed possible. I didn’t have to hope anymore. There were things I could do to conduct real…

  • 3 Sneaky Ways Self-Sabotage Creeps Up On You

    I missed a blog post last week because I’ve been working on two secret projects. This means I’m in the trenches with you. I’m making expensive mistakes, facing my fears and oh yeah sabotaging myself. This is a story of how I’m learning to start anew, fall on my face yet again, and live to…

  • The Dream Isn’t Over

    You think to yourself the following: More than half the year is over. I haven’t lost weight. I didn’t become a writer. I’m not closer to meeting my soulmate. I’m in the same exact place I was last year. I’m not healthier or happier. I’m stuck. I’m never going to get there. Maybe even worse than that is no matter what…

  • 6 Secret Self-Care Hacks

    You’re so busy that reading this takes too long. And when you’re getting your nails done or trying to meditate, all you can think about is the 50 million things you should be doing instead. Yet, you know you’re supposed to take care of yourself. It’s not even a luxury, you know it in measurements:…