How and When To Say No: Tips From a Recovered People Pleaser
Recently, I’ve found myself in a state I’ve experienced many times before: Burnout. Specifically, I was experiencing burnout after a year of dealing with chronic…
5 Reasons to Spend More Time Outdoors (Even When It’s Colder)
Recently, I’ve realized something that will make or break my day. If I spend all day working at my computer, running around doing errands, and…
5 Books to Guide You Through Lent
Growing up, I went to Catholic school, so Lent was always a big deal. We spent weeks talking about it, learning about the Bible stories,…
Why I Prefer to Start the New Year Refreshed
For many years, I was the life of the party on New Year’s Eve. It was one of my favorite holidays and usually involved champagne,…
Trusting My Gut: What I’ve Learned About Mindful Dating From Bad Dates
Last winter, I went on the worst first date of my life—and I swore it would be my last bad date. I connected with a…
Dealing With Anxiety by Adding Prayer to Your Routine
In my late 20s, as my responsibilities increased, so did my anxiety. As I faced the pressures of being an adult, everything from changing careers…
Netflix and Learn: 6 Eye-Opening Movies to Stream This Weekend
There’s nothing like snuggling up on your couch for a well-deserved Netflix binge. With so many options for what to stream, the search for the…
How to Keep a Spiritual Journal (With Writing Prompts to Get You Started!)
Since I was able to hold a pen, I’ve been keeping a journal. Literally, my first diaries were just collections of squiggly lines. Throughout my…
5 Books to Read Over and Over Again
Ever since I was little, I’ve loved to read. Books are still my most prized possessions and something I truly cherish. Over the years, there…
How I Learned How to Say No (Minus the Guilt!)
For many years, I prided myself on being the queen of “yes.” If a project needed some extra hours at night or over the weekend,…