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Millennials Remember: Pre-Internet Childhood Memories
As a millennial, Iโm part of a generation that lived in both worldsโbefore and after the internet took over. We were the last to experience a childhood untouched by advanced technology. We were…
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Discovering Your Strengths
For the longest time, I couldnโt figure out what I was good at.ย I spent years feeling depressed, anxious, worthless, and weighed down by guilt.ย ย I had little to no energy to get anything done.ย ย My…
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Slow Saturdays: The Art of Doing Less (and Feeling More)
There is something sacred about Saturdays. It’s typically a day when we get out of the house and get things done. Usually it’s stacked high with errands, checking off to do lists, and…
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How Cooking Pasta Helps Manage Depression
When youโre suffering from depression, even the simplest tasks can feel monumental. There are days where it gets so bad that I can hardly get out of bed. I recall times of feeling dark, heavy,…
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Why Your Keepsakes Matter: Embracing Sentimentality
I donโt have the kind of collection most people would consider worthy of sharing.ย ย Itโs not the kind that sits behind glass or sparkles on the shelf.ย ย 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.ย ย Itโs 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, Iโve learned that my senses can be both overwhelming and self-soothing. Itโs taken me a while, but Iโve 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. Itโs 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,…
