Do you choose a word to guide and focus your year? I've been choosing one for the past few years, and I love how it helps me focus my attention and effort on the stuff that matters. My word for 2019 is "sustainable." I do make an effort to make choices and do things that are environmentally … [Read more...]
Why is Setting Boundaries So Hard?
Over the past several weeks, I've come to understand just how terrible I am at setting boundaries. Like, really really terrible. I didn't always care about setting boundaries, but I'm starting to see just how important setting boundaries is for my happiness and mental health. January was a huge … [Read more...]
Fuck You, Postpartum Depression
Sorry for the foul language, but I really think postpartum depression deserves it. Postpartum depression is a jerk and a bully. PPD steals the joy out of what's supposed to be one of the happiest times of your life. PPD makes you feel disconnected during a time that already passes by much too … [Read more...]
My Experience with Postpartum Depression
I'm now just over 12 weeks postpartum with my beautiful baby girl. I am absolutely and totally in love with her, but I also won't lie—being a new mom is tough. I've broken down crying many times. But, I'm feeling much better since being diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD) and getting … [Read more...]
Learn to Say No
Do you have a hard time saying no? I definitely do. My dear, sweet dad might just be the nicest guy ever and he never says no when someone asks him for a favor. So, you might say I learned from the best. I want to be a person who can always be counted on to help a friend in need. I want to be … [Read more...]
The Yoga Comparison Trap
Do you follow any yogis on social media? (Besides me, of course.) I definitely do, and it seems like my Instagram feed is full of yogis practicing beautiful and seemingly impossible arm balances or sitting with a leg behind their head. I'm always inspired by these beautiful photos, and then a little … [Read more...]
Anxiety Update (Thinking Out Loud Thursday)
I wrote about my struggle with anxiety back in November, so today I'm linking up with Amanda for Thinking Out Loud Thursday to give you guys an update about how I've been doing. Anxiety is something that a lot of people struggle with but it's still somewhat taboo to talk about, so I want to be more … [Read more...]
Thinking Out Loud Thursday: Anxiety
I thought I'd participate in Thinking Out Loud Thursday this week with a bit of a confession. I've taken a few days off of blogging because I needed a little bit of a break. Trying to grow a blog and create great content every day is really hard, and it's been even harder for me because I've been … [Read more...]