Dr. Jenn Hardy

Dr. Jenn Hardy Hi! I'm a psychologist in private practice in Maryville, TN. I like to post my thoughts about life,

I like to post my thoughts about life, therapy, and everything else.

It’s easy to get locked into thinking that there is only one way to do things, that there is only one pathway to the lif...
10/29/2025

It’s easy to get locked into thinking that there is only one way to do things, that there is only one pathway to the life you want. Sometimes that is the case. Not always.

caption [the way they do it doesn’t need to be the way you do it.]

If you need the break, take it.It’s efficient and realistic to expect that you will need to take breaks.Build them in. U...
10/28/2025

If you need the break, take it.

It’s efficient and realistic to expect that you will need to take breaks.

Build them in. Use them to help you restore some of your energy to keep going.

Caption [our rest breaks are more productive when we don’t spend them guilting ourselves for not getting something done.]

A reminder for the perfectionists out there.To me, there are so many better measures of a life well-lived than one lived...
10/27/2025

A reminder for the perfectionists out there.

To me, there are so many better measures of a life well-lived than one lived without mistakes.

Caption [the goal of life is not to live it perfectly.]

New essay on Saturday. Swipe to read more.Some people have side jobs because they need the extra money. If that is you, ...
10/23/2025

New essay on Saturday. Swipe to read more.

Some people have side jobs because they need the extra money. If that is you, then this post doesn’t necessarily apply to you. I’m thinking more of the people who have plans to scale up their income to leave their main job or to be “rich.”

I’m all about taking big risks. I own a business and am hoping for the day I get paid to write.

That said, I have my exit plans. I know the situations that mean it is worth setting down the writing and/or shutting down my business. I keep good relationships with potential employers and am honest with myself about my finances. I know my boundaries and don’t let myself cross them.

(As a reminder, you aren’t failing at life by only having one job. Just having one job gives you time outside of it to actually live your life.)

Caption [The advice you most need to hear may just be your own.]
Slide 2 [Free Saturday Essay. Emotional Self-Fulfilling Prophecies. My go-to tip.]

New essay on Saturday. Swipe to read more.What advice do you give yourself for the week ahead?It’s easy to want to look ...
10/22/2025

New essay on Saturday. Swipe to read more.

What advice do you give yourself for the week ahead?

It’s easy to want to look to others to have the answers. Shared wisdom can be so helpful as we figure out our way in the world.

That said, don’t forget to listen to your own advice. After all, no one knows you better than you do.

Caption [The advice you most need to hear may just be your own.]
Slide 2 [Free Saturday Essay. Emotional Self-Fulfilling Prophecies. My go-to tip.]

It’s about balance, finding a point in the pendulum where you are considerate toward others but also yourself.Caption [D...
10/21/2025

It’s about balance, finding a point in the pendulum where you are considerate toward others but also yourself.

Caption [Don’t become so focused on how to help others feel happy that you forget to tune into your own needs.]
Slide 2 [Free Saturday Essay. Emotional Self-Fulfilling Prophecies. My go-to tip.]

What are your emotional shelters from the storm and stress of life?Here are some of mine:•Reading books•Solitude•Writing...
10/17/2025

What are your emotional shelters from the storm and stress of life?

Here are some of mine:
•Reading books
•Solitude
•Writing
•Calming music
•Connecting with friends
•Hugs from my partner
•Running and lap swimming

Caption [in life, there will always be storms. And so, you need to build up emotional shelters to help you weather them.]

•Even if you are really good at that job.•Even if the transition would be stressful.•Even if you have good, close relati...
10/16/2025

•Even if you are really good at that job.
•Even if the transition would be stressful.
•Even if you have good, close relationships with the people there.

It’s your choice. Don’t forfeit your life path in the name of people-pleasing.

And the best way to leave is to:
•Give as much notice as you can.
•Tie up loose ends.
•Prepare for your replacement.
•Leave the job better than you found it.
•Stay kind.

What else would you add?

caption [you are not obligated to stay in a job because it would be hard on them for you to leave.]

..in case your perfectionism tries to tell you otherwise.caption [there is always room to grow. This doesn’t mean you wi...
10/14/2025

..in case your perfectionism tries to tell you otherwise.

caption [there is always room to grow. This doesn’t mean you will never be good enough.]

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