How I Finally Gave Myself Permission to Slow Down
I am, by nature, a high-energy person. I used to see my own busyness as a sort of virtue. I’d tell myself that there’s nothing…
From Self-Care to Soul-Care: 5 Creative Ways to Pray During Lent
This year, Lent snuck up on me—I hardly knew it was February until I unwittingly found myself at a Mardi Gras celebration one Tuesday evening.…
Fix It Up! 4 Ways to Be More Handy
About two years ago, my husband and I had finally scraped together all of our extra cash and somehow bought our first home. Like many…
4 Ways to Use Your Summer Vacation to Spiritually Recharge
It’s vacation season! Whether you’re trekking a mountain trail or hightailing it to the beach, taking a trip is the perfect time to recharge spiritually.…
3 Ways My Student Debt Has Actually Improved My Life
When I graduated from a private university, I had only a moderately useful degree in music. Oh, and a whole lot of student debt. I…
Getting Over My FOMO, One Step at a Time
As an “extroverted introvert,” someone who naturally seeks out relationships and social interactions but also requires moderate amounts of alone time, I practically specialize in…
No Passport, No Problem: How I Travel the World as a Local Tourist
Like many people my age, I’d say I place a high value on travel. I have a long list of places to visit on my…
How Learning to Let Go of Expectations Made My Holidays Better
I am the queen of holiday dreams, plans and expectations. As soon as Christmas decor starts filling my local Target, I start having visions of…
Staying Mindful and Calm During Holiday Chaos
Talk to just about anyone when December comes rolling around and they’ll tell you they’re incredibly busy, swamped, even teetering at their max capacity. The…
3 Things to Remember When You Want to Bail on Friends
I am, like most people, perpetually busy. Countless appointments, school functions, church activities, and extracurriculars fill my schedule. I’m well-connected and always have people at…
