Get cozy – 10 cozy self-care activities for winter Winter can be a difficult time of year. It brings cold, darkness (the sun seemingly never comes out), and often sadness or loss of motivation. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in their article on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD; also known as Seasonal […]
Scribble those thoughts, queen – 12 types of journaling
Scribble those thoughts, queen – 12 types of journaling We all need a safe space or place to word vomit all of our thoughts and feelings. Whether that’s your mom, your best friend, your pillow, your notes app, a journal… or even multiple of these. Of these options, journaling is highly utilized as a method […]
Scrub away your problems – Benefits of a clean environment
Scrub away your problems – Benefits of a clean environment Let’s face it… CLEANING SUCKKKSSS!! Shout it from the mountain tops if you agree with me! Cleaning is the bane of every. single. human. being’s. existence. Including mine, and likely yours. That is unless you are Monica from Friends. However, the benefits of a clean […]
Dating an autistic person – the 10 best ways to support your autistic partner
Dating an autistic person – the 10 best ways to support your neurodivergent partner On July 2nd, 2024, I was officially diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1, so my partner, Alex, is dating an autistic person. Although I am not him, I have an understanding of the ways that he supports me that create […]
Late diagnosed autism – My autism diagnosis journey
Late diagnosed autism – My autism diagnosis journey As a child, I always struggled with sensory over-stimulation, making friends, meltdowns, and extremely picky eating habits. When I was 7, I even went to a sensory therapist who worked with my parents to support my needs better. For many years, I identified as and researched the […]
Morning meditation – A beneficial way to start your day
Morning meditation – a beneficial way to start your day The morning can either be the easiest, most relaxing part of your day, or it can be exceptionally stressful. I find that the pressure to check off my long morning time to do list causes a great deal of anxiety for me. Shower. Check. Pick […]
Grab your picnic blanket – How to have the best picnic date
Grab your picnic blanket – How to have the best picnic date Imagine it… you grab all your favorites on your way out the door. You’ve got your picnic blanket, picnic basket, and all your snacks, fruits, veggies, and beverages. Maybe, if you’re fancy, you’ll have a full blown meal prepared for this endeavor. You […]
Self care sunday – Get rid of your sunday scaries
Self care sunday – Get rid of your sunday scaries Sundays are supposed to be the day of rest, relaxation, and calm. But, sometimes they can be the WORST! I often get stuck doing household chores, planning my week, or getting groceries – ew. Monday (you know, the first day of the work week and […]
Benefits of thrifting in our current economy
Benefits of thrifting in our current economy So… I live in the beautiful, expensive, & crumbling U.S.A. (aka United States, aka America). While there are many things I love about living in America such as… um… Well there’s some things about it that aren’t so great either. Currently, America is experiencing the painstaking effects of what […]
50 aesthetic quotes to fit your vibe
50 aesthetic quotes to fit your vibe Quotes can be inspiring, motivational, sad, lovely, ethereal, passionate… You can find interesting quotes to fit just about any aesthetic that you can think of. If you’re mad at your boyfriend, there’s quotes for that. If you want to embrace your femininity, there’s quotes for that, too. If […]