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An Introvert’s Guide to Socializing After COVID-19

June 22, 2020November 5, 2020

Don’t get me wrong, these last few months have been terrifying. A deadly disease swept the world, taking thousands of lives. Billions of us hid in our homes with bated breath, and anxiety was at an all-time high. But at the same time… wasn’t it kind of freeing? Most of my friends complain about feeling bored, lonely, and stir-crazy. Of course, there were moments when I felt that way too. But for introverts, home-bodies, and people with social anxiety, quarantine […]

Mindset

How to Stand Up for Yourself When You’re Afraid of Confrontation

June 18, 2020November 5, 2020

Are you an advocate for your own happiness? Of course, you want to be happy and get what you want out of life. But when someone or something is in your way, do you stand up for yourself? Or do you bury your head in the sand to avoid the conflict? I’ve always prided myself on being a nice person. I don’t like to stir the pot or make others uncomfortable. But there’s a difference between making others happy and […]

I Took 10,000 Steps A Day for 21 Days – Here’s What Happened

June 14, 2020July 2, 2023

I’m so excited to announce a new series on my blog that starts today! In Make the Habit I challenge myself to try a new healthy habit for 21 days, break down my results, and decide if I’m going to continue the habit or break it. This month, I tried to walk 10,000 steps a day, every day! Stay tuned to my life section for more episodes coming soon! I’m definitely not an inactive person. I go to the gym […]

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Intuitive Eating

June 11, 2020April 7, 2021

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been on a diet at some point in your life. And you’re not alone. Studies suggest that over 90% of women have attempted to control their weight through dieting. But they also suggest that 95% of those diets fail. The truth is that restrictive dieting and diet culture only serves to make us miserable and destroy our relationships to food and our bodies. There’s got to be another way! Intuitive eating is a […]

120 Self Care Ideas for a Well-Rounded Life

June 8, 2020April 7, 2021

What does self care mean to you? To some people, it might be face masks and bubble baths. To others, it’s going to the gym, or getting a good night’s sleep. Whatever you think self care is, we can all agree on one thing: self care means taking time for yourself. Self care isn’t selfish. It’s an essential part of feeling and being your best self. But there’s not just one type of self care. In fact, Planned Parenthood has […]

Body Image

A Letter to My Body

June 2, 2020November 5, 2020

TW: This letter to my body contains discussions of weight loss, dieting, and poor body image. If these topics bother you, please feel free to skip today’s post. If you are struggling with unhealthy body image or weight disorders, please click here to get help. Dear Body, When did I start hating you? I know I didn’t come into this world feeling like you were the enemy. Once upon a time, we were a team. As a child, I loved […]

Blogging

10 Inspiring Blog Posts I Read This Month (May 2020)

May 31, 2020November 5, 2020

This May has been a challenging one. From the COVID-19 pandemic to social unrest across the US and the world, it’s hard to not feel hopeless. But between all that anxiety and fear, I’ve been reading. These are 10 inspiring blog posts I read this May that filled me with hope. Whether they inspire you to clean your room, rethink your mindset, or change the world, I hope highlighting these blogs and writers will bring some hope to your life […]

7 Signs That You’re Not Confident in Your True Self

May 27, 2020November 5, 2020

There are three words that have puzzled psychologists, anthropologists, scientists, and everyday people for centuries. You’ve probably asked yourself this question a thousand times before, and I’m sure you’ll continue to wonder about it for as long as you’re here on our little blue planet. No matter how hard we think about it, we might never have a concrete answer. Who am I? I don’t mean who you want to be. Or the person other people have made you believe […]

Mental Health

5 Tips to Calm Your Mind in Uncertain Times

May 24, 2020November 5, 2020

If I asked you this time last year what your 2020 would look like, what would you have said? Would you be celebrating your graduation? Rockin’ it at work or school? Travelling around the world? Would your plans have included a global pandemic? Everybody has been impacted by COVID-19. Even if you and your circle were lucky enough to remain untouched by the virus, I’m sure that it still disrupted your life in a major way. Whether you were missing […]

Style

Thrifty Thursday: How I Style My Favourite 90s Dress for Spring

May 21, 2020November 5, 2020

Has anyone else spent your quarantine dreaming about all the amazing outfits you’ll get to wear once this is all over? Now that we seem to be (hopefully) nearing the end, I wanted to share one of my favourite outfits that I’ll be rocking this Spring. The best part is that it’s styled around my favourite thrifted 90s dress! Here’s to looking stylish and sustainable in 2020! Just a note that this post contains affiliate links. If you choose to […]