Are you even a new mom if a hot shower doesn’t feel like a luxury spa moment? Listen, between feedings, diaper changes, and trying to remember the last time you ate a full meal sitting down, showering sometimes feels like the only time you get to be alone. And I mean truly alone. Even if...
Are you living a life that truly reflects who you are? Research shows that 85% of people feel more clarity and purpose when they engage in regular reflective writing, yet only 1 in 6 maintain a consistent journaling practice! We’re all so distracted by our phones and the events of the word. It’s hard to...
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde. These powerful words remind us that wellness isn’t just about spa days and bubble baths (though we love those too)! Wellness Wednesday is about creating those intentional moments of self-nurturing that keep us whole in...
Did you know that nearly 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned by February? I wasn’t surprised when I heard that statistic. How many times had I written elaborate plans in my brand new planner only to find it collecting dust by June? Here’s the good news – mid-year is actually the perfect time to...
You ever lay down at night, exhausted, but your mind decides it’s time to replay every awkward conversation from the past ten years? Or maybe you’re tired but still scrolling, thinking, just one more video, until the clock disrespects you with 2 a.m.? Girl, I’ve been there. Let’s talk about reclaiming your nights and transforming...
How many times have you second-guessed yourself, replaying decisions in your head like a never-ending loop? Maybe it was choosing a career path, ending a relationship, or simply deciding where to go for dinner—only to spiral into doubt afterward. Trusting yourself isn’t always easy, especially when life has given you reasons to question your instincts....
“Girl, who even am I anymore?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked myself that question. We are constantly changing and evolving. One day I was a 20-something marketing executive, climbing the corporate ladder with my color-coded planner and perfectly curated work wardrobe. The next day I’m a 30-something, stay-at-home mom, married, and...
Welcome to my new series where I talk about the lessons I am learning as a new mom. I became a mom in October of 2024 and it has been a wild ride. Lots of ups and downs. I just can’t believe that I have a child. Nothing could have prepared me for how hard...
The moment I truly understood what self-care meant wasn’t in a spa or meditation retreat—it was at 2 AM, sitting in the dim glow of my nightlight, hooked up to my breast pump for what felt like the thousandth time. My body ached, my mind raced with exhaustion, and despite my deep desire to give...
Gratitude hit different when I actually understood it. For years, I thought being grateful meant ignoring the hard stuff. You know that feeling – forcing a smile when your spirit is heavy, pretending everything’s fine when it’s definitely not. Between doom scrolling through social media, dodging unnecessary stress, and trying to protect our peace, the...