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The Comfort of Familiar Routines: Why I Like Things the Same
I find comfort in knowing what to expect. From the little things I carry in my purse to my morning coffee and everyday routines, there are certain things I like having in my…
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Self-Care Can Be as Simple as Not Making Things Harder
Self-care can be harder than it sounds when you have ADHD and a mind that constantly tells you to do more. I'm learning that I don't have to fill every spare moment or…
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Self-Care for When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself
There are days when I don’t necessarily feel sad or upset. I just don’t feel like myself. Sometimes I’m more tired than usual, more withdrawn, or caught up in thoughts that are difficult…
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International Self-Care Day: A Gentle Reminder to Prioritize Yourself
Somewhere along the way, self-care became associated with expensive products, spa days, perfect routines, and the idea that taking care of ourselves has to look aesthetically pleasing. But the truth is that self-care…
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The Self-Care Practices That Actually Help My AuDHD Brain
Self-care isn't always about doing more. Sometimes it's about doing less. In this personal reflection, I share the small practices that genuinely help my AuDHD brain—from making lists and embracing quiet time to…
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Things I Want More of in This Season of Life
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to realize that the life I want isn’t necessarily bigger or busier. It’s softer. Slower. More aligned with who I truly am. This season of life is…
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The Simple Habit That Helps Me Feel More Like Myself
How going outside became my favorite form of self-care and helped me reconnect with myself through simple moments of sunshine and fresh air.
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I’ve Stopped Trying to Optimize Every Part of My Life
I spent most of my life believing I needed to improve myself. There was always another habit to build, another routine to fix, another version of me I was trying to become. Eventually,…
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Why Neurodivergent Women Need Different Kinds of Rest
For a long time, I thought I was just bad at resting. Even when I technically had free time, I rarely felt recharged afterward. I could spend hours lying in bed watching TV,…
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The Cycle of Feeling Better and Then Burning Out Again
I keep having a few good days where everything feels lighter, and I start to believe I’m finally okay again—until I crash and realize my energy has been moving in cycles all along,…
