A very common phrase I hear our generation say a lot is, “romanticize your life”. What does that even mean? I tried coming up with my own definition and came up with this: Enjoying and being grateful for small moments. Making mundane tasks, special. Being the main character. Making something out of nothing. Learning to …
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Seasonal Depression
It’s that time of year. It gets dark by 4:30, gray skies and cold weather. With the change in season, many people are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This is a very common disorder that I believe isn’t talked about enough. SAD is a mood disorder consisting of depression that happens at the same …
7 Inspirational Quotes That Changed My Perspective
I am that girl that scrolls through Tik Tok and X (formerly known as Twitter) tearing up, looking at deep inspirational quotes. I realized I am a girl that feels her emotions deeply. It is a beautiful part of myself. I absolutely love horoscopes, sentimental tweets, mental health quotes and inspirational poems. I save all …
Positive vs Negative Self Talk
The way we talk to and about ourselves can have a huge impact on our overall wellbeing. It can affect our self-esteem, the way we allow others to treat us, the way we view ourselves, and the love/ respect we have for ourselves. Our words hold enormous power. We should always talk about ourselves the …
Living a Fulfilled Life
One of my biggest priorities is living a life that is both fulfilling and rewarding. I have done my best to set up my life to support an existence of contentment and being present in the moment. I try to focus less on the future and more on the here and now. We only have …
Mental Health Awareness Month – What I’ve Learned on My Journey
I first got diagnosed with mental illness when I was 14 years old. That was seven years ago which is crazy to me. Since that time, I have been through so much during those fundamental years. I went to therapy consistently throughout all these years. I have truly learned so much. It’s to the point …
Change – Why It’s So Important
In life, we experience change constantly. It’s inevitable. Nothing ever stays the same. Friendships, jobs, living situations, going off to college, divorce, medical diagnoses, moving, etc. Things don’t always go as planned. Life just happens sometimes, and we must adjust. Some change is more extreme than others. For example, a smaller change could be switching …
My journey to a healthy relationship with food and my body
Struggling with food and self esteem For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with accepting and loving my body. I think many people can relate to this. Society has put pressure on all of us to only be accepted if we look a certain way—If we are a certain jean size or …
Getting Diagnosed with Bipolar II – My Story
I am going to tell my story of getting diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This is a story I’ve been wanting to share for a long time. I hope this helps people understand this illness, and make people feel heard and seen that also have bipolar. Where do I even begin? Let’s go back seven years. …
Self-Care and Self-Growth: Why are they so important?
Self-care and growth are two things we as humans strive for to be the best versions of ourselves. No matter where you are on your journey, every human has room to grow which is such a beautiful thing. This self-work can be very challenging and takes determination and consistency to maintain. This can be more …