In today’s culture, we idolize independence. We love to see people pick themselves up, dust off their boots, and get to work. The self-made hustler mentality is celebrated, and it has seeped into the self-help world. It’s almost expected to isolate ourselves to work on our personal growth. I did […]
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I Tried Float Therapy- Here’s What It Taught Me
This year is my year of embracing me—trying all the things on my bucket list and doing everything my anxiety tells me I can’t or shouldn’t. I’m not living in the shadows anymore; I’m embracing myself and my journey. That’s why, for my birthday, I decided to try float therapy. […]
How to Practice Self-Care in the Moment
We all have those days when we feel out of sorts, down, or just plain off. It sneaks up on you when you least expect it—a restless night, a work situation, or even just a heavy feeling that doesn’t seem to have an explanation. Trust me, I’ve been there. When […]
Embracing the Power of Gratitude
Gratitude is often hailed as a simple solution for life’s challenges, but its true power lies in intentional practice. For a long time, I struggled to grasp the depth of gratitude—not just as a fleeting emotion but as a transformative practice that can shift our perspectives and elevate our spirits. […]
4 of the Best pieces of Advice I Ever Received
I logged into Facebook as part of my daily scrolling, and a memory popped up: “‘I love you’ has 8 letters, so does bullshit.” I couldn’t help but cringe at my attempt to be edgy. I’m sure I picked that up from some random Tumblr post and thought it was […]
11 things I’ve Learned During My Healing Arc
For the past four years, I’ve been on a journey of self-improvement. From breaking bad habits to facing my inner darkness, it’s been an intense experience—one I hope I won’t need to revisit. Today, I can confidently say I’m in a good place, both with myself and the world around […]
I Stopped Therapy and Might Not Go Back
I closed the Zoom app and stared at the screen, just after finishing my latest therapy session. Over the past two years, my attendance had been sporadic. The last time my therapist saw me, I was crying into a bottle of whiskey, questioning why my life felt so terrible. Maybe […]
Healing In Unexpected Places
After Erin and I left the taco place, my head was still spinning. I didn’t know how I wanted to handle the situation. It all seemed legit. I didn’t want anything serious anyway, so why not try something new? Maybe even a little taboo? I decided to give it a […]
What My Year Of Celibacy Showed Me
In my younger days, I was all about instant gratification. I chased the story, the adrenaline rush, and the thrill of attending as many parties as I could. I thought I was living my best life, and to a certain extent, I was. I loved it. But I was also […]
The Calm After the Storm….
After you’ve reflected enough on your life, eventually, you come to terms with it. The things that used to trigger you don’t anymore. You realize that not engaging in negativity isn’t a sign of weakness but of strength. More importantly, you learn how to cope and love yourself. During my […]