I had a birthday earlier this week! I’ve never minded aging itself, but historically, I’ve always felt sad on my birthday and could never quite put a finger on why. After a lot of self reflection, I’ve come to realize that I’ve played small for so long in my life and in regard to my…
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Two Steps Forward And One Step Back Is Still Progress
We’re more than halfway through the year, and when I stop to think about it, my brain immediately does two things. First, I feel a sense of panic about all the things I haven’t accomplished this year. Then, as quickly as that thought comes, it disappears to make room for a new and more compassionate…
Simple Ways to Live Better With ADHD
Have you ever heard of a dopamine menu, aka dopamenu? Although I have not been officially diagnosed, I am fairly certain I’ve had ADHD my entire life and as I’ve been learning more about how to manage it, one helpful thing I’ve come across is something called a dopamenu. People with ADHD can struggle with…
The Best Cure for Self Doubt No One Talks About
I saw something on TikTok earlier this week that gave me a good chuckle. If you can’t watch it at the moment, I’ve included the transcript below. Important to note, this story was shared by the one and only Jennifer Coolidge, so watch it if you can! “This is going to be something that I might regret…
My Solution for obsessive thinking
What a week, huh? If you are in the Northeast or Canada in an area affected by the wildfires, I hope you’ve been able to fare okay all things considered. Wednesday felt like the apocalypse and although we’re not entirely in the clear yet, I am grateful that the air quality has since improved. I…
Hurry up and wait! Lessons on Patience
Have you ever heard the expression, “hurry up and wait?” It made me laugh when I first heard it a few weeks ago and I’ve been mulling it over ever since. Very often, we find ourselves planting the seeds for what we desire in life. Whether it’s a literal garden or something more metaphorical, we…
Do You Know Your Worth?
The other day I shared one of those viral Instagram posts about a dying father and a gift he left his son. The moral of the story is something I’ve been thinking about a lot recently but before I expand on that, I’d like to share the story with you here. Before he died, a…
Imagination and Optimism for Well-Being
Maybe it’s the crisp spring air we’re experiencing here in NYC, but lately, I’ve found myself with a bit more pep in my step than usual. I attribute this newfound sense of optimism to a few positive habits I’ve been prioritizing lately. They include getting high-quality sleep (thank you, magnesium), eating well a balanced diet…
Habits As Identity
We’re headed to Miami in a few hours and I am looking forward to a week of sunshine and family. Something I’ve been thinking about is how when we (people in general) go on vacation, we tend to drop our healthy habits as a way to “treat” ourselves. But the thing that has made the…
12 Habits For Better Health
When I zoom out to think about my own personal health journey over the last few years, I realize that there isn’t any one particular thing that’s made me feel like I have fully transformed. In truth, I am and will always be on the journey to feel my best. Life happens every day and…