I fell out of a lot of habits this year. I don't quite know how it happened, really. It was gradual, I think. One day then another and suddenly we're here. I'm despondent and directionless and it's uncomfortable. Rising from a fall is much, much harder than I...
I originally wrote this blog post in the spring of 2018. I finally feel brave enough today to share it with all of you. Be kind. And if you know someone struggling, I hope you feel inspired to reach out and encourage them. Okay, wait. Slow down. Tell me more about...
This isn't exactly a fun subject to talk about. As an adult, when my heart hurts, I typically do my best to hide it, to stuff it down. And I'd bet it's a safe guess to say I'm not alone here. I rocked broken hearts like a champ when I was a teenager. I had the emo...
I went back to yoga last week for the first time in about a month. I'd been avoiding it. Ever since I took an extended break last fall, I lost my groove. And finding the energy and courage to accept the fact that I practically had to start over again was a little...
Stop making yourself small. Stop holding yourself back. Stop selling yourself short. This life you're living? It's yours. All yours. You get to decide what you want to do with it. You have the power and the ability to do anything you want. Stop believing that voice...
I like knowing what to do with my time. I'm a fan of schedules and boundaries. I love productivity and intentionally relaxing. I'm the nerd that loves a new year, a fresh start. Whether it was the beginning of a new school year, a birthday, or a traditional new year,...