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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 Peace in Comfort Food for Sensory Overload
How Sensory Overload Guides Me to the Kitchen Sensory overload can become very intense. When I experience this, it feels like my brain is set to the highest frequency. The bright lights, the noise, and…
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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.…
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Coping with Impatience: Finding Calm in Everyday Waits
I feel like I expend a lot of time and energy just…waiting. The grocery store lines when only one or two lanes are open. Sitting in traffic after a long day. Waiting to be seen by…
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Comfort Food Cravings: What They Really Mean to Me
There are certain foods that have always felt like a warm hug to me. Not in the picture perfect, aesthetic sense. But in terms over over-stimulation, emotional depletion, and hanging on by a…
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Transformative Impact of Family
There have been many people who’ve left a positive mark on my life. My friends, my family, even crossing paths with kind strangers. But more recently, someone has stood out in a way that I…
