Your thirties are a weird time. You’re a full-fledged adult, but somehow you still don’t always feel like one. You feel like you should be further in life, yet people constantly remind you that there’s still so much life left to live. It’s this strange in-between stage where you feel […]
Soft Living
How to Build Community as a Homebody
I’m not a social butterfly. My energy gets drained very quickly, and sometimes I simply don’t want to go through the hassle of building and maintaining a community on top of everything else I have to maintain. After a full day, I’m tired, and I want my alone time. But […]
How to Build an Easy Charcuterie Board for a Cozy Solo Night In
Something that always feels a little luxurious and indulgent is a glass of wine and a charcuterie board. It doesn’t have to be fancy with expensive ingredients or an overflowing spread of meats and cheeses. It can be simple and still feel luxurious. I love doing this on nights when […]
Three Little Lessons Therapy Taught Me About Life
Therapy was never a place where I walked in confused and walked out suddenly healed. Most of the time I already knew what was wrong. I went to vent, to cry, to say things out loud that I had been carrying around in my head. What helped me most weren’t […]
Beginner’s Guide To Slow Living: How To Live A Soft Life
Soft living has been having a bit of a resurgence lately. I think we are all tired of the drama and turmoil of everyday life and simply want a soft place to land. I know that was my case. Before I started my journey, it felt like every day was […]
Spirits and Serenades: A Lavender Gin Lemonade Recipe
It was a slow evening. The kind of day where nothing was asked of me, yet it still felt heavy. Not a sad heaviness—just one of those days where my mind wouldn’t quiet, no matter how much meditation or soulful walking I tried. I sat at the counter for a […]
Slow Living in a Busy City: A Gentle Approach to Everyday Life
There’s something about city living that quietly asks more of you than you realize you’ve agreed to. At first, it’s exciting. You want to be out, to be seen, to feel like you’re a part of something alive and moving. But over time, it shifts. Not all at once…just slowly. […]
I Left for a Week and Came Back Quieter: What Solo Travel Taught Me
I recently came back from a solo trip I took for my birthday. It’s a small tradition I’ve started for myself—trying one new thing each year instead of making a list of resolutions. Something off the bucket list. Something that breaks up the quieter, more routine parts of the year. […]
Dating in Your Self-Love Era: A Guide to Protecting Your Energy and Heart
You’re not just looking for love — you’re cultivating it within yourself first. When you date from a place of self-love, you set standards, boundaries, and instincts that protect your heart. Here’s how to navigate dating in your self-love era. 1. Trust Your Observations You don’t have to guess. Watch […]
Learning to Live Without the Chaos
I was sitting at my kitchen counter one morning in front of an empty screen, trying to force an article about something—anything—out. What was my latest revelation? My great story? Something I’d learned? Nothing. I took a long sip of my hibiscus tea, turned away, and sat on my couch. […]