Should We Really Call People Toxic?
It's everywhere. You see it in blogposts by well-meaning life coaches that have your best interest at heart. You see it all over social...
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An Ode to Self Advocacy
Here you are. All alone, yet surrounded by people with opinions. Here you are. All alone, yet surrounded by people who think they know...
Why I Am So Over "Cotton Candy" Self-Help
I recently heard a very popular, highly respected self-help guru say that ALL of her suffering was because she had "believed her...
Why I'm Taking a Break From Instagram
Instagram is very enticing to me as a visual, multi-passionate person. On the one hand, the beautiful, creative images inspire me to...
Cultivating Inner Peace
I used to think I had all the answers to life's biggest questions and in a lot of ways it brought me peace. If I was ever afraid or...
Give Me Pink Roses in October
I love fall. I love the way the sun shines through the yellow leaves and how you can wear a pretty white sweater and not get too hot. I...
Redefining Success
I've seen several posts on Instagram this week that highlight the concept of success and high-achievement as being directly tied to...
When Compassion Looks Like a Lack of Compassion
This is going to be a tough topic to tackle, but it's something I am currently wrestling with and feel like I need to process through...
You Really Can't Pour From An Empty Cup
I've always been afraid of self-love. I've always thought that if I were to love myself more, then I would love others less. That if I...
Passionately Pursuing Joy (Even When It's Hard)
TW: Trauma, Grief, Depression (This post may not be helpful for someone in the depths of grief, trauma, or depression.) Right off the...
Let's Talk About Grief
In a world where positivity seems to be paraded around like it's the only guy in town, let's talk about the aspect of life that everyone...
Moderation Diets Don't Work for Everyone
I ran into an Instagram post the other day that was written by a registered dietician. I don't normally follow registered dieticians...
Why Moderate Minimalism Works Best for Me
I did my time with excessive consumerism in the late 90's and early 2000's. It was right about that time when HGTV was getting popular...
The Three Things I Would Say At My Deathbed
I've read enough self-help books to give me a degree in "Self-Help-Bookology." That's not to say that I should have a degree in "knowing...
I Haven't "Manifested" My Dream Home
I've been planning my dream home for years. A white, cottage-style tudor with a timeless, yet modern flavor. Nothing extravagant, but...
Living an Intentional Life
As I've been working hard to let go of my unhealthy religious and new-age beliefs, it's been super important for me to find ways to fill...
Supporting a Friend That Has a Chronic Illness
I was watching this Brené Brown video about building trust in relationships (which is SO GOOD and you should stop right now and go watch...
Honest Vibes Contain the Real Magic
It's enticing to think we can control our lives as if we were our very own genie in a bottle. To think that all we have to do is think...
Don't Believe Everything You Think
I'm currently going through a pretty rough patch with this perimenopause rollercoaster ride and my brain is doing all kinds of mean...
Is Self-Compassion the Biggest Missing Piece?
I've been thinking a lot about my life and the many seasons I've been through. Childhood, early marriage, young motherhood (bless my...
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