How To: Easily Understand Boundaries
You may have heard of boundaries; and it’s likely you’ve even had trouble identifying, defining, and/or enforcing them. Truth be told, I’d be willing to bet that the vast majority have had or continue to perpetuate poor boundary hygiene. (Again, myself included — there’s no judgment in this safe anonymous internet space.)
Alcohol and Its Effects: Why I Don’t Drink
To this day, my memory still replays the brisk Thursday night in December like a viewfinder. Scene after scene, with a dull, dim light behind each picture. The bar before dinner — click — the shots — click — the steakhouse dinner — click — the bar after dinner — click…
7 Steps for Managing Anxiety Fast
Y’all, I have been IN MY FEELS this week. I’m talking Life Sucks playlist on Pandora, angsty teen mood swings, long drives to feel sorry for myself, melodramatic melancholy. Hi Ms. Quarantine, how are ya? *insert Jeffree Star wand noise* Seriously though, I’m in a full-blown f-u-n-k…
Life Update: Lockdown Edition
Hey! It’s been a while since we got to chit chat — and a long while since we had a bit of a life update — so here we are. I’ll keep it short and sweet so you can get back to binge-watching a show about strangers falling in love while their family members and friends freak out because they’re not in it for the right reasons. Go ahead: Tell me I’m wrong. 💁🏻♂️
7 Tips for The Newly Remote
Amidst the (understandable) panic of COVID-19, many companies are opting to keep as many employees as safe as possible and urging (or in some cases demanding) employees work remotely. And if you’re like me — currently sniffling your way through the day with an anxiety-inducing head cold — you’re grateful for the transition. No more coworkers in the office shuffling around zombie-style trying to give you the plague. Thanks, patient zero.
2020: The Year of Yes (& No)
2019 was a rollercoaster of a year. And while it wasn’t a complete shit show, these past 365 days have been chock full of the highest of highs and lowest of lows. And though I didn’t get out unscathed, I have to say that I’m grateful for what I received and experienced this year, and am fortunate enough that I’m ending this decade on an upswing!
True Life: I’m in Hiding
Do you remember New Year’s Eve? We were all bright-eyed, motivated, and ready to take on a new year (and do/be way better than we did/were last year?) I, too, had hope for 2019 — things seemed to really be clicking, and it was going. to. be. my. year. I could feel it. Spoiler alert: it’s not. At least so far...
New Year’s Resolutions: 2019
3… 2… 1… I’ve always found it easier to set goals, rather than resolutions, on New Year’s eve. Something about having a specific outcome, versus an open-ended vision, was easier to “nail down” — and also felt more structured in terms of acountability.