Staring at my living room after coming home, I first notice my disheveled couch, blankets tossed everywhere, and a bit of fur courtesy of my furry companion. I couldn’t be bothered to clean; I had too much on my mind and my plate, and it’s now spilling over into my […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Building Bonds: How to build Supportive Circles
It’s human nature to want to be around people. We are social beings, and even the most introverted among us usually have at least one favorite person they talk to. However, the pressure to have friends can sometimes lead us to surround ourselves with people who aren’t the best for […]
Growth Through Adversity: Finding Light in the Depths of Darkness
Two years ago, I was lying in my new apartment in a brand new city, staring at the ceiling with my mind racing. I was in a relationship where I wasn’t loved, and I didn’t love them. I was just lonely and didn’t even love myself. I knew what I […]
Brushstrokes of Self-Discovery: Empowering Tips for Unveiling Your True Self
Growing up, I was surrounded by a large community. Everyone knew me through a family member or a friend. You would think that would mean I had a constant support system and people looking out, but it was quite the opposite. I felt as if there were constant eyes on […]
Mastering Mindfulness: Strategies to Find Peace Amidst Mental Noise
During a quiet moment, I sit and try to embrace the tranquility of the morning. However, my mind has other plans, drifting from endless rambles to deep interpersonal questions. While my mind is ready for a full discussion, I am not. I don’t want to think like a philosopher; I […]
DIY Brown Sugar Body Scrub: Refresh Your Skin with this Easy Recipe!
With summer coming in full force, I needed to shake off my troublesome winter. My skin had become a bit dull and less luminous than I wanted for the summer. I had gotten so swept up with keeping up with my bills and lifestyle that I forgot about the physical […]
Embracing Bohemian Minimalism: Finding Harmony in Eclectic Simplicity
It’s fascinating how our personal philosophies can shape not just our living spaces, but our entire outlook on life. I’ve never considered myself a true minimalist. The idea of sterile, empty rooms with sleek lines seems more like a scene from a dystopian film than a place where I could […]