Confidence Through Chords: Learning To Play the Banjo Helped Me Challenge My Inner-Critic
As far back as I can remember, I have struggled with anxiety and depression. My father, who suffered from Schizophrenia, took his own life when…
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Why I’m Hopeful a 17-Year-Old Can Make a Difference — and Why You Should Be Too
Since I was a rather loud but nonetheless compassionate freshman of barely 15, I’ve been told by teachers, community organizers, and article headlines that my…
Away From Fear: How to Rethink Starting Over
A few months ago, my family hopped into a moving van and drove away from everything we knew. We left behind a decade of history…
3 Things To Do With Gifts You Don’t Want
Here’s the thing with gift-giving: It’s the thought that counts. Granted, this can sometimes be a disturbing thought (i.e. the time my brother bought me…
5 Ways to Avoid Mindless Screen Time
Maybe you can relate: It’s late at night, but instead of going to sleep, I’m on my phone, scrolling, scrolling, endlessly scrolling. Blog post after…
How To Avoid the “Quitter’s Day” Slump
Growing up, I had a notebook addiction. I was obsessed with cracking open the spine of a new journal and dreaming over the limitless possibilities…
5 Things to Do in January Instead of Making New Year’s Resolutions
So, it’s January, and the one question on everybody’s lips is “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” In the past, I’ve always had big plans for…
The Impact of 2020 on New Year’s Resolutions: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Sitting down with my journal this week, I had hoped to write a reflection that I could one day show my children, something about how…
Making Plans in Uncertain Times: A Framework for Setting 2021 Resolutions
One of my favorite December traditions is sitting down in front of the twinkling Christmas tree with my journal and a cup of tea to…
New Year’s Resolutions and How to Make Them Last: A Wellness Guide
After a particularly long and tedious year, many of us have fallen away from our usual routines of exercise, prayer, and other important wellness activities.…
