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Why Your Keepsakes Matter: Embracing Sentimentality
I don’t have the kind of collection most people would consider worthy of sharing. It’s not the kind that sits behind glass or sparkles on the shelf. Though those are lovely and enticing, for me,…
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Creating Meaningful Connections: Your Lasting Legacy
The word legacy sounds a little heavy to me. It’s a word to me that suggests grand achievements. It implies something monumental. It means leaving your name behind in a way that is well-known…
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Sensory Joy: 10 Little Things That Calm My Neurodivergent Brain
As someone who experiences the world a little differently, I’ve learned that my senses can be both overwhelming and self-soothing. It’s taken me a while, but I’ve come to embrace the small sensory moments…
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Embracing the Comfort of Cold Weather
During the colder weather, I thrive. There is nothing better than curling up in a blanket, enjoying a nice warm cup of tea or coffee, reading a book, or watching a movie. It’s the coziest…
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Executive Dysfunction: The Truth Behind Feeling Lazy
The author reflects on their journey from labeling themselves as lazy to recognizing that they were actually burned out. They stress the distinction between laziness and burnout, emphasizing that societal pressures lead to…
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Finding Balance When You’re Always on Duty
Sometimes it’s difficult to balance work and home life. Even though I work from home, I still find myself receiving very little down time for myself. I work as my mom’s full-time caregiver,…
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Redefining Nourishment: What Feeding Myself Really Means
There was a time when nourishment meant grabbing something convenient. Fast food in the car. A late-night sweet tooth fix. Skipping meals out of stress—or eating out of boredom. I didn’t realize it…
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Finding Independence While Caring for Loved Ones
Personally, I don’t like the word sacrifice. It sounds like I’m going to do something ritualistically damaging. I frame it through a different lens. It’s not that I haven’t made sacrifices—it’s that I’ve learned…
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From Follower to Self-Leader
For the majority of my life, I’ve always been a follower. I was too fearful of being the leader and being someone that people looked to for guidance and encouragement. I never viewed…
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Zoning Out Behind the Wheel: Navigating Driving Anxiety as a Neurodivergent Soul
As time has gone by, I’ve gotten more severely anxious on the road. I get an overwhelming feeling of anxiety that comes over me. It makes me feel uneasy both physically and mentally.…
