My name is Dorian Dardon and I live in Elgin, a NW suburb of Chicago, IL. I am a Software Product Manager for a successful Software Company.
Through the years of working myself to a grind, I have developed a self-degrading mental image of myself. My depression, anxiety and my bursts of anger have drastically increased.
Not only have they taken over my life, what’s worse is I have unconsciously accepted these traits as part of my identity.
My goals and ambitions have been corrupted as I have moved further up my career, and even though I have been become successful beyond what I thought was possible, I have done it at the cost of my identity and my mental health.
The purpose of my site is for many reasons. The two main reasons are:
Self Improvement – I wanted to have a place to keep my journal of my days, as well as share my personal growth. While it may not have value to everyone, it will for keep me accountable and I will have a record of my progress, as I intend to become a better husband, father and human being.
A place to display my photography – I love photography, and I always seem to have a lack of time to enjoy it. I wish to share my photography with anyone who would like to view it.
Recently I have been suffering, as many others, from depression, lack of ambition, crippling stress and anxiety. I am tired of feeling this way and have been reading a lot of self-improvement books in the past few months. Some of which include:
10% Happier
Mind Hacking: How to Change Your Mind for Good in 21 Days
The Power of Habit
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counter intuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
I have also been practicing meditation as a regular habit for the past 6 months, which has proven invaluable in my life.
While this blog is for me, I can only hope that I can help anyone else who is wishing to embark on a similar journey. If you find any information that may help you, please be sure to reach out, as I would love to meet others with the same goals.
Thank you for visiting and cheers!