Personal Growth
The Soft Life Isn’t Lazy: Why Rest Guilt Is a Lie We Need to Unlearn
Feel guilty for resting? You’re not broken. Here’s why choosing the soft life isn’t lazy, it’s a revolutionary act of healing and resistance.
Aging Like a Woman: The Invisibility Spell They Cast at 40
A raw, honest take on how the anti-aging industry and societal beauty standards conspire to make women over 40 feel invisible, and why it’s time we burn the spellbook.
Learning to Respect a Body That Doesn’t Always Feel Lovable
There are days my body feels like a battlefield.Days when getting out of bed is a full-contact sport.Days when nothing fits right, nothing looks right, and my reflection feels like it belongs to someone else — someone heavier, sicker, older, and more broken than the...
How to Pause Before Reacting — Especially in Arguments or Stressful Moments
Let’s be real: when someone pushes your buttons, mindfulness is usually the last thing on your mind. You want to lash out, shut down, defend yourself, or run for cover. I know that feeling very well. For years, my reactions ran the show — and let me tell you, it...
Real Self-Care: The Stuff That Actually Makes a Difference
Let’s talk about self-care. It’s a buzzword we hear all the time—usually alongside pictures of candles, fancy bath bombs, and someone blissfully sipping tea while wrapped in an overpriced weighted blanket. And while all of those things can be part of self-care (no...
Self-Care That Actually Works: No Candles or Bubble Baths Required
Yes—self-care has become a buzzword, often reduced to bubble baths, expensive skincare, and perfectly curated “wellness” routines on social media. But self-care isn’t just about face masks and herbal tea. It’s about taking care of yourself in ways that actually make a...