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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,…
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A List of Simple Pleasures That Make Life Feel Cozy
A gentle list of simple, sensory moments—coffee, rain, music, and quiet routines—that bring comfort, ease anxiety, and make life feel a little more cozy and grounded.
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The Truth About Self-Care: It Doesn’t Fix You, It Helps You Stay
A raw reflection on self-care, burnout, and the pressure to “fix” yourself through routines. This piece explores what happens when structure doesn’t stick, and how self-care shifts from perfection to something quieter—just helping…
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The Truth About Productivity, Guilt, and Moving at Your Own Pace
For most of my life, I thought productivity had to come from pressure. But I’ve started noticing something different—when I stop forcing myself, I actually feel more capable, more present, and more productive…
