6 Ways to Build Confidence in Your 20s
As I was sitting in aggravating bumper-to-bumper traffic on my way to visit some friends at the beach, I turned on a podcast to pass…
Self-care
How to Stop Measuring Yourself Against Other People’s Success
When I discovered that I was going to need an extra semester to finish college, I immediately pictured all of my friends graduating before me,…
Is It Really Self-Care? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Find Out
Picture this: A 20-something freelancer (me) in her local grocery store (Trader Joe’s), stressing over whether she should buy an item that was not on…
How to Practice Self-Care Without Going Broke
One of my favorite writers, Laurie Penny, wrote this scathing screed against “neoliberal self-care” and the elitist and often exclusionary forms it takes: “Lifestyle bloggers…
How to Treat Yourself Like a Friend
As an only child, I often felt lonely and bored. Having a sibling sometimes means you have a built-in best friend, so when you’re sibling-less…
4 Ways to Overcome the Anxiety of an Overwhelming World
Reading and watching today’s news can send you into a panic attack. Global poverty, ice caps melting, congressional chaos, nations threatening one another. It can…
How to Enjoy Winter (Even If You’re a Hater)
I’ll be the first to admit that winter is not my favorite season. It gets dark by 5 p.m. I have to put on multiple…
A Guide to Practical Self-Care
These days, the word “self-care” often means “treat yourself.” It means buying that flight, ordering dessert, or binge-watching romantic comedies until the wee hours of…
How to Have a Refreshing Weekend (No Netflix Required)
As a person with almost boundless energy and a nearly insatiable appetite for “experiences,” I’ve never been particularly good at self-care or rest. During my…
Life Hacks to Make Your Day Smoother and Happier (Really)
You don’t get to the ripe old age of 34 without learning a thing or two. Among my most earth-shattering epiphanies is this: It’s illuminating…