Tag: self care
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(Not) Making Friends In Your Twenties
There is a quiet kind of loneliness that does not announce itself loudly. It settles in slowly, in the spaces between plans and messages, in the moments when something good happens and you instinctively reach for your phone, then pause, unsure who to text. It shows up on free Saturdays, in late night scrolling, in…
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The Midday Reset: Fueling Your Body on Busy Days
There are so many afternoons where I almost don’t eat. This is not because I don’t care, but because it feels like one more thing I have to do. One more decision. One more demand on already low energy. And that’s exactly why this meal matters so much to me. It’s not about eating “healthy”…
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Navigating Seasons of Uncertainty
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about uncertainty. Not in a theoretical, “growth mindset” kind of way, but in the very real, lived-in way where it touches almost every corner of your life.
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Small Things That Make My Mornings Less Chaotic
The habits that feel almost insignificant often have the largest ripple effect. Delaying my phone, setting out my outfit the night before, turning on lights slowly, and keeping a quiet space may seem minor, but together they make my mornings supportive instead of demanding. These rituals happen before I even feel ready, and that is…
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Reflections On the Last Year
When I look back on the past year, what stands out most isn’t a specific achievement or milestone. It’s the quiet way my life began to feel more rooted. Less rushed. Less performative. More honest.
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Finding My Way Back to Fitness
I was on a real mission to lower my stress and find an outlet that wasn’t unhealthy. I wasn’t chasing a body goal or a number on a scale. I just wanted to feel better. Exercise slowly became that outlet.
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Letting Go of Being “The Cool Girl”
For a long time, I thought being “easygoing” was a strength. Lately, I’ve been realizing that a lot of what I called being chill was actually me quietly abandoning myself.
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A Comfort Dish I Always Come Back To: Shakshuka
This is the meal I crave after a long day, when I’m ready to unwind and settle in. It’s also my go-to after a cold day of skiing, when all I want is something cozy and filling to warm me from the inside out. As it simmers, the kitchen fills with steam and spice, and…
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Holiday Hair Favorites: Featuring R+Co & Kevin Murphy
The holidays can get busy and your hair should feel effortless, not stressful. Whether your schedule is full of parties, hosting, or if you’re just keeping things lowkey, these are the styles and products I’m reaching for (and gifting – wink, wink) this winter.
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One of My Fav Slow Morning Breakfasts: Baked Eggs
I love slow mornings and the little ritual of making baked eggs. There’s something so comforting about taking the time to make myself a tasty breakfast, sipping my coffee, and losing myself in a good book (Currently The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Schafer and Annie Barrows – highly recommend). It’s…
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