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  • What If…

    An anxious brain loves the phrase “what if.” What if I fail? What if it all goes wrong? What if they hate me? What if I’m terrible at my job? What if I stay single the rest of my life?… Continue reading

    What If…
  • I’m Tired of Fixing Myself

    Today was an emotional day, to say the least. This entire week was, actually. And I just think I finally hit my breaking point. I have been working nonstop over the last few weeks and this last week I have… Continue reading

    I’m Tired of Fixing Myself
  • Calling Joy

    I’ve been reflecting a lot on the past few weeks. In a previous post, I talked about my struggle to ‘just be‘ and how I’ve mentally and emotionally been all over the place lately. Today, with a little bit of… Continue reading

    Calling Joy
  • Just Be

    Lately I’ve been stuck. Stuck in my head, in my emotions, and in all of the ‘should’s’ that I could conjure up. I let my stress and anxiety take over my entire experience. And I word that very specifically because… Continue reading

    Just Be
  • What is Love?: An Observation From a Perpetually Single Woman

    At 29 years single, you might wonder “what does she know anything about love?” Being single all my life, I’m constantly fed the message that I might be a walking red flag. How am I supposed to be in a… Continue reading

    What is Love?: An Observation From a Perpetually Single Woman
  • “I Don’t Even Have a ‘Pla’”

    In season 1 of the tv show, Friends, Phoebe is asked if she has a plan and responds with “I don’t even have a ‘pla’.” In season 1, all the characters in the show are in their mid-20s. I think… Continue reading

    “I Don’t Even Have a ‘Pla'”
  • I Can Do (75) Hard Things

    Today I officially completed the 75 hard challenge! [insert applause and standing ovation here] No but really, it was no easy feat getting to 75 days. If you are unfamiliar with the challenge, here is what it entails: Some of… Continue reading

    I Can Do (75) Hard Things
  • Reminders From a Previous Decade

    Almost 10 years ago, I studied abroad for three months in England. There’s a lot I could say about this experience, but for the sake of time and motivation behind this post, I will sum it up by saying how… Continue reading

    Reminders From a Previous Decade
  • Success ≠ Worth

    I have a lot of doubt and anxiety about this blog. It’s not like I always wanted to be published or have my words read by the general public. While this blog didn’t come out of the blue, it also… Continue reading

    Success ≠ Worth
  • The Simple Lesson of Waiting in Line

    The concept of waiting is fascinating to me. The feeling of anticipation. Of not knowing, but only hoping. Of living in the now, while looking to the future. Waiting in life is a little like waiting in line. Always looking… Continue reading

    The Simple Lesson of Waiting in Line