Life transitions – 5 tips to get through tough life changes So… life is a hot mess right now. I think we’re probably all feeling that to a certain extent. Everything is expensive, the job market sucks, the housing market sucks… the government sucks (don’t tell them I said that). In late July, 2023, my […]
50 affirmations for anxiety – in case you’re feeling anxious
50 affirmations for anxiety – in case you’re feeling anxious If you’re anything like me, anxiety yanks you out of bed in the morning, drags you through your day, and keeps you up at night. Anxiety can have some really nasty effects on your mental and your physical health. That anxiety can lead to and […]
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas – A book review
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas – A book review Synopsis | Characters | Plot | Writing | World Building | Overall Rating Haven’t read A Court of Thorns and Roses and need to read someone else’s opinion first? Or maybe you have read it and just want to know how […]
Dating jerks – how to find “the one” after unhealthy relationships
Dating jerks – how to find “the one” after unhealthy relationships Signs you’re in an unhealthy relationship | The secret revealed | How do I know if they’re the one? *Trigger warning: This posts discusses abuse and negative relationship behaviors. If you’ve spent any time in the dating world, you know that it often takes […]
Unwind & recharge – taking an effective mental health day
Unwind & recharge – taking an effective mental health day Tips | When to Take a Mental Health Day | How to Ask for a Mental Health Day Everyone needs a mental health day every once in a while, whether you permitted by your place of work to call it that or not. However, many […]
Stress-busting strategies – find the coping mechanism that works for YOU
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Thrifting (in-store and online) – environmentally friendly shopping
Thrifting (in-store and online) – environmentally friendly shopping I don’t know about you, but I am sick of hearing so much about all these trending fast fashion companies that produce unimaginable amounts of waste each year. In fact, according to a Business Insider post from 2019, “Fashion production makes up 10% of humanity’s carbon emissions, […]
Make Valentine’s Day 2024 the best one yet – date ideas for long term couples
Make Valentine’s Day 2024 the best one yet – date ideas for long term couples Let’s face it. You and your partner have been together for a while. Maybe even a loonnggg while. Valentine’s Day is typically only exciting for the first few years of your relationship at best. Good news. In 2024, I’ve got […]
Why I love femininity – and how YOU can embrace it
Why I love femininity – and how YOU can embrace it Femininity, as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is a noun that means “the quality or nature of the female sex : the quality, state, or degree of being feminine or womanly.” But let’s face it. Femininity is defined by each and every soul that identifies […]