mindfulness
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The 10 Essentials You Need to Start Your Wellness Journey
Starting your wellness journey can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools, you can create a strong foundation and set yourself up for success. In this post, I’ll share the 10 essentials you need to start feeling your best—no gimmicks, just practical items that truly make a difference. Ready to…
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When You’re the Problem: On Accountability and Self-Reflection
Explore how accountability and self-reflection can lead to personal growth, stronger connections, and greater self-confidence. Uncover practical steps and methods to face your fears and transform your life. I’ll admit it proudly: I’m a Swiftie. Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the anthem of accountability and self-reflection: Anti-Hero. Of course, this song…
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Why Sleep Matters and How to Improve Yours Tonight
Answering your biggest sleep questions: Why does sleep matter, what disrupts it, and how can you improve it? Find tips for better rest and healthier days.
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What Actually Helped My Anxiety
Learn how to help anxiety with a holistic approach from personal experience. Discover the power of medication, trauma work, yoga, and healthy habits in managing racing thoughts and creating a calmer, more balanced mind. Explore personal insights on the journey to mental well-being and the importance of a supportive environment in this comprehensive guide to…
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Under the Mask: The Reality of Being ‘High-Functioning’
“High functioning” just means you’re really great at hiding when you’re struggling. Let’s talk more in-depth about what that means, how to cope, and fighting the stigma. on the surface… I had straight A’s in second grade when my dad was deported. Fourth grade, too, when he died. I graduated high school two months after…
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How to Overcome Burnout Without Losing Your Progress
Discover the signs of burnout and effective strategies to overcome it while maintaining your progress. Learn how to recognize symptoms, take breaks, and stay on track, ensuring your well-being and productivity. In the fast-paced, demanding world of today, burnout has become an all too familiar foe for many striving to excel in their personal and…
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What to Expect As a Beginner Runner
From navigating self-doubt to triumph, learn the essentials for any beginner runner. Explore vital insights, including pacing strategies, footwear selection, and mental resilience tips, to kickstart your own fulfilling running adventure. Me? Running For Fun? I never thought I’d become someone who runs for fun. No, really. The pacer test in school? Absolute trauma. I…
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What is Shadow Work, and How Do I Do It?
Within each of us, under the surface that we show to others, is a dark side, or a shadow self just beneath our skin. It sounds like a supervillain origin story when I put it that way, but I’m really just talking about the psychological concept of shadow work. What is Shadow Work? Within the…
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Build Your Sense of Self & Self-Esteem: Solving Your Identity Crisis
Are you struggling to find your sense of self and build self-esteem in a world filled with conflicting identities and societal pressures? Read on to uncover the building blocks to your sense of self, while solving the puzzle of your identity crisis. Society’s Perpetual Identity Crisis We live in a culture with a perpetual identity…
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The Resurgence of Homesteading and Slow Living
Our lives move faster each day we live them, it seems. Every birthday and new year seem more recent than the last. I die a little inside every time I hear that one of my favorite songs just turned 10 years old… or 20, or 30. Growing older is a privilege, and it’s one that…