Mental Health
Honest conversations about therapy, anxiety, depression, and the ongoing work of taking care of your mind. No filters, no toxic positivity, just real talk.
Spring Garden Goals & What I Hope to Grow This Year
Being raised in the PNW has taught me a lot about forestry, recycling, and, strangely, weather patterns. Maybe it’s because we’re always under a cloud of rain out here, which is exactly why everything is so lush and green. But…
Rebuilding My Routine One Slow Morning at a Time
This winter really knocked me out of my routine. Between a three-week sinus infection, the heaviness that always seems to come with winter, and starting my yoga teacher training, I felt completely out of my norm. Add in the fact…
What Happened When I Took a Year Away From Instagram
A year ago, Instagram, for me, wasn’t a healthy place. I would have extreme anxiety logging in, and yet I couldn’t tear myself away. I was anxious over everything: when someone sent me a video, when I was tagged, posting…
My Blogging Planner: The Day Designer
I don’t usually write posts just to talk about products, but this planner has been part of my routine for so long that it felt like time to finally write about it. I’ve been using the Day Designer for years,…
Two Week No Social Media Check In
The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind, and a social media break felt like the only way to catch my breath. With everything happening in the world, the constant flood of information—some of it questionable—became overwhelming. On top…
Winter Evening Self-Care Ideas for a Relaxing Holiday Season
Hello, Tripsiders! Every season has its ups and downs, and for me, there’s always a lull when I step away from my usual routine. It often takes me a week or two to find my groove again. Lately, I’ve been…
Making the Most of Summer: My 2024 Bucket List
This year has been incredible, and we’re halfway through it! I can’t believe I’ve traveled around the world—one of my biggest bucket list dreams accomplished. I love creating seasonal bucket lists because they help me set and achieve micro goals.…
The Best (and My Favorite) Galentine’s Day Movies
Hello, my wonderful Galentine’s! While on a walk, I told my friend, Shanna, that many of my blog posts have been super long recently. It’s through no fault of my own. I don’t have a full-time job right now so…
The Best Products For A Makeshift Winter Reading Nook
Hello, my darling winter reading friends! I’m sending warm vibes from my favorite escape, the local library – the perfect retreat when I crave a change of scenery without the expense of a coffee shop. Instead, I bring my own…
Bookish Wonders: Recounting the Highlights of My 2023 Reading Challenge
Hello, my darling adventurous bookworms! 🤓 As another year comes to a close, I couldn’t resist taking a moment to reflect on the literary wonders that unfolded during my 2023 reading challenge. Let’s dive into the pages turned, genres explored, and…
