Does upcoming travel create a fair amount of apprehension, in addition to anticipation? Sheila explores her own feelings on this subject, including personal daydreams involving easier options, as well as possible ways of coping with the actual reality of the experience.

One of my 2025 goals is to welcome change and uncertainty, but despite feeling grateful for this rare opportunity to explore new possibilities, the unpredictability of my future often gives me anxiety. As I work to tackle this, I’ve been learning some important lessons I’d like to share.

I am an oversharer. It feels totally natural to me to share deeply personal details and self-reflections with store checkout clerks, Uber drivers, and nearly everyone else I randomly encounter.