When Seasonal Anxiety Hits Hard: The Simple Things That Saved Me This Week
A candid look at the small, practical habits that helped me manage seasonal anxiety this week — from ditching doomscrolling to stepping outside for a moment of calm.
Why I’m Throwing Out My Goals
I’m tossing out my end-of-year goals and shifting toward goal and value alignment instead — a more grounded way to understand what I actually want from my life.
Why Buying a Couch Triggered a Full Existential Crisis
On Cyber Monday, what should’ve been a simple living-room refresh turned into a full-blown anxiety spiral. Too many websites, too many style choices, and a perfectionistic need to “get it right” left me stuck in classic choice overload. This is how I cut through the noise, made decisions without melting down, and what I learned about myself in the process.
Christmas Shopping Anxiety Is Real — Here’s What I’m Doing About It
Holiday shopping is framed as festive and fun, but many of us feel anxious, guilty, or overwhelmed instead. This is my honest look at why.
Hardwiring Happiness: How to Feel Better Without Changing Your Whole Life
A small shift in how you direct your thoughts and attention can change how you feel. You don’t need a new job or a new life. You just need to learn how to let the good actually land.
Think You Have a Growth Mindset? Think Again.
A lot of us pride ourselves on being “Growth-minded.” But look closer and you may find fixed patterns hiding under your ambitions. Here’s what to notice – and how to shift.
Imposter Syndrome in Grief: “I Felt Like a Fraud in Mourning My Sister’s Death.”
What happens when your loss feels invalidated? After my sister’s death, I felt like an imposter in my own grief—unsure if I was even allowed to mourn.
How to Read More (and Actually Enjoy It Again)
If you’ve drifted away from reading, you’re not alone. This guide shares practical, judgment-free ways to start reading again—and remember why you loved it in the first place.
Please, Ask Me About My Dead Sister
I want you to ask if I have siblings—so I can tell you, yes. I do. And she died. Please, let me tell you about my sister.
How to Deal with a Narcissistic Boss: 7 Rules of Engagement (That Actually Work)
Working for a narcissistic boss drains more than your energy—it erodes your confidence and clarity. Learn how to stay calm, set boundaries, and protect your sanity when logic and empathy don’t work.