Self-Love 2/2

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...

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...

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...

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...