Published inAscent Publication·Pinned4 Ways I Overcame My Anxious Attachment StyleAfter this past year, I treat myself with better understanding. — According to MindBodyGreen, anxious attachment is defined as “a type of insecure attachment style rooted in a fear of abandonment and an insecurity of being underappreciated.” Anxious attachment can manifest itself in many ways. In my past relationships, I’ve seen my own anxious attachment most prominently when I do something…Self Improvement8 min readSelf Improvement8 min read
Published inCurious·Feb 9, 2022Practice Mindfulness to De-Stress and Re-Invigorate Your Daily LifeIt’s easier than you think! — You’ve probably heard the word “Mindfulness” before. Maybe you associate it with meditation, spirituality, or those ten minutes at the end of Yoga class when you get to take a nap. …Mindfulness6 min readMindfulness6 min read
Published inThe Road to Wellness·Jan 22, 2022What is Bibliotherapy?And how can it help you? — According to the New York Times, Mental Health Providers have seen a huge increase in demand since the pandemic started. It’s no surprise since the past few years have been difficult for all of us. I started therapy in 2020 myself, and it has shifted my mindset hugely. One of…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Jan 13, 2022Read These 7 Thrillers if You Love a Twist EndingDuring quarantine, We’ve relied on the magical world of books for comfort, entertainment, and stress relief. Some of us favored the light-hearted escape of a romance novel or a beach read, but others (raises hand) got lost in the twisty plots of horror and suspense. While not the best if…Book Review5 min readBook Review5 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Jan 11, 2022These 4 Songs Will Get You Through The Last Mile of Your RunI started running last year, and I love it. It’s an easy way to get exercise without going to the gym, and it’s been so great for my mental and physical health. Since I was sixteen, I’ve been getting migraines, and running has cut the frequency of my migraines down…Running3 min readRunning3 min read
Published inThe Road to Wellness·Jan 10, 2022What Are the Blue Zones?How can they help you in your self-improvement journey? If you're ~in the know~ in the Wellness space, you might have already heard of Blue Zones, a concept invented by researcher and National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner. Blue Zones refer to these five places in the world where Dan discovered…Wellness4 min readWellness4 min read
Published inCurious·Dec 15, 20215 Ways To Combat Stress During The HolidaysHow to cope at the most wonderful but also most overwhelming time of the year. — There are so many things I love about the holiday season. I love the lights, Christmas music, hot drinks, and excuses to wear all the red and green and snowflake patterns I can find. But this will be my second holiday season without my mom, who died in a car…Holidays4 min readHolidays4 min read
Published inThe Shadow·Dec 11, 2021Replace Your Advent Calendar With Self-Care Every Day of DecemberWe’re a few days into December and maybe you, like me, are seeing everyone opening their advent calendars all over Social Media. Even though Advent is a Christian tradition, these fun, cute calendars have become a staple in households everywhere during the month of December. Each has 24 boxes with…Self Care2 min readSelf Care2 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Aug 24, 2021Cardio Kickboxing: The Best Workout of the YearEver since COVID started over a year ago, I have been experimenting with at-home workouts. Since March of 2020, I’ve tried pilates, yoga, HIIT, strength training, Barre, and cardio dance. I’ve even experimented with KINRGY and Plyojam classes (and loved them both). I’ve bothered my neighbors with my excessive jumping…Exercise4 min readExercise4 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Jul 2, 20217 Ways to Beat the Afternoon SlumpWhen I started working from home, I was completely useless in the afternoon. As soon as the clock hit 2 pm, it was over for me. My brain didn’t work, I didn’t have any motivation, and all I wanted to do was sit on the couch and watch Guy’s Grocery…Self Improvement7 min readSelf Improvement7 min read
