What I Learned After Revisiting My Teenage Self
It’s no secret that I am putting together a collection of prose and journal entries I have written over the years. I’ve always wanted to publish a collection of my…
How I’m Being Kinder to Myself
I didn’t realize it until I went through a particularly difficult breakup, but I wasn’t very kind to myself at all. It wasn’t until I had the absence of a…
How I Deal With Wanting to Do Too Much
If you are anything like me, you want to do everything. Your brain is a live wire, watching for and reacting to sparks. Your enthusiasm for new projects rivals the…
How I Set Myself Up for a Productive Week
I might get in trouble for saying this, but I actually enjoy Sundays and Mondays. I tend to feel the most energized on Mondays because I usually prep for a…
When You Want to Be Vulnerable, But Nobody Else Does
Over the years, I’ve wondered: what is the cost of being vulnerable? The first time I saw my first boyfriend when I was 15 years old, I wanted to tell…
Making the Most of Your Mental Health Day
When I think about mental health, the first thing that comes to mind is the practice of self-love. Taking the time to care for your mind, body, and spirit should…
How I Learned to Embrace Being a Highly Sensitive Person
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a highly sensitive person. It’s something I’ve grappled with since I was a child. I’ve always kept to myself and felt…
Maybe You Should Listen
Late one evening, I was out walking my dog when someone kidnapped me and took all of my organs. I woke up in the hospital. The medical equipment around me…