When I started my digital detox, my biggest problem wasn’t staying off my phone. It was figuring out what to do instead. I’d find myself staring at the TV, feeling like I should be doing something else, and instinctively reaching for my phone. I would scroll for hours, losing myself […]
Crispy Roasted Thyme & Garlic Potatoes (Recipe)
One of my favorite low-effort recipes is roasted potatoes. They work for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and are ready in under 30 minutes. I discovered this little gem when I wanted something that felt just a bit more elevated. I didn’t want to rely on paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper […]
The Underrated Self-Care Habit That Changed How I Feel About Myself
One of the most underrated self-care tools that’s at most people’s disposal is getting ready in the morning. Taking time to prepare for the day is something we often rush through or brush off, thinking it doesn’t matter, but it does. Spending time in the morning and deciding what to […]
My Simple Homemade Cold Brew Recipe
For years I made iced coffee the old-fashioned way by pouring traditionally brewed coffee over ice. The problem was that it always tasted watered down because the ice melted too quickly. And honestly, going to a café every morning just for coffee isn’t really my vibe. I prefer a slow […]
When Rest Doesn’t Look Like Rest
I often get caught in a routine-based life. If I’m not writing, I’m planning my next piece. If those are done, I’m cleaning in preparation for something else. I get so lost in routine that I forget life is meant to be lived. The other day, I decided to break […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Seasonal Eating
When you hear “seasonal eating,” you might picture weekly trips to the farmer’s market, shopping exclusively at Whole Foods, or completely changing the way you eat. In reality, it’s much simpler than that. It doesn’t require a huge overhaul of your life, just a different way of thinking. Seasonal eating […]
Meeting People Where They Are
I love seeing someone with a dream. Meeting someone who’s passionate about a goal is always inspiring, but it can also keep you trapped in a way. You keep seeing their potential and imagining what they could be if they just did XYZ. The hard truth is that that’s my […]
Journaling Prompts to Connect With Your Higher Self
Our higher self is the being that lives within us and guides us toward our ideal selves. By connecting with it, we can gain greater clarity around our goals, desires, and the life we want to create. When we are aligned with both who we are now and who we […]
What Happened When I Stopped Asking for Permission
I wasn’t brought up around the most encouraging people. I was never taught to dream big—more often, the message was simply not to cause problems. Because of that, I never had much confidence in myself. Once I was out on my own, that pattern continued. Even when I went home […]
The Journaling Ritual That Helped Me Let Go
Sometimes I sit and journal at my table for so long that my hands cramp up. My handwriting gets distorted, it’s no longer legible, and I run out of things to say. That’s when I know I’ve gotten it all out and that it was a good session. Other times […]