Not too long ago I was enjoying breakfast with my boyfriend at one of our favorite local diners. It had been a slow, roll-out-of-bed Saturday morning -- Just what I needed after another busy week at the hospital. But somewhere between easy conversation & bottomless coffee, my mind suddenly shifted into high-gear. While going over … Continue reading Keepin’ It Real: How I Deal With Stress
You've probably heard of the health benefits & stress-reducing effects of meditation. Just 5 minutes a day can help a variety of ailments, from high blood pressure to immune function & memory. If that's the case, then everyone should be meditating on the regular... Right? Well, it's not as easy as it sounds. If my own experience … Continue reading Common Cure-All? How To Start A Meditation Practice
For so long I kept my heart guarded. I hated being vulnerable, my stomach twisted in knots at the thought of it. We've all been there -- It's easier to cling to what's familiar than to put your faith on the line & risk getting hurt in the process. Last year, I allowed my heart … Continue reading All The Feels: Exploring Your Heart Chakra
I'm typing this post from the booth of my new favorite coffee shop, chai latte in hand -- Something I haven't done in a while. I'm finally off of new grad orientation as a Registered Nurse, working three nights a week at the hospital, catching up with friends & family, budgeting my money & my … Continue reading Fiercely Real: 4 Ways To Find YOUR Fit
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel stuck in a rut lately? Between 12-hour workdays (& recovering from 12-hour workdays), maintaining my close relationships, & keeping up with all of the other million things I've got to do each day, it's easy to get lost in my routines. Some days, I need more … Continue reading Watch This Now: TED Talks That Will Inspire & Challenge You
It's the dog days of summer & I still can't believe that fall is just around the corner. The changing of seasons always presents a time for reflection, consolidation, & planning ahead for whatever comes next. I can't help but scroll through photos from my trip to France, days spent lounging by the pool, & … Continue reading Your Fall Refresh: For The Girl Who Doesn’t Quite Have Her Sh*t Together
Everybody has their travel firsts -- first airplane ride, a first road trip with friends, first time lost in a foreign country with just enough taxi money to get home... For someone who is constantly updating my Pinterest with the places I'd like to explore, I experience quite a bit of travel anxiety as well. … Continue reading Oh, The Places You’ll Go: What Travel Has Taught Me
Lots of big changes happening these days! After (finally!) passing my boards & becoming a fully-licensed nurse, I'm looking forward to a relaxing summer before starting my full-time job at the hospital in August. Up next -- Moving into my first big-girl apartment with friends. I've already spent way too many hours updating Pinterest with home decorating … Continue reading Happy Space: 5 Easy Indoor Plants To Try Now
What's worse than the "Sunday Scaries"? Your Monday morning alarm. It's not always easy to start your week off on the right foot -- especially after hitting "snooze" one too many times. Ever since graduating, I've definitely caught myself sleeping in later & later than I'd like to. There's something about waking with the sun … Continue reading Monday Mood: 5 Feel-Good Stories To Start Your Week Right
We're (already!) almost halfway into 2018. For some, maybe this is a moment of crossroads or feeling caught between the end of one thing & the start of another. For others, this midpoint marks the perfect time to sit down & reevaluate the goals & resolutions we set out to accomplish at the start of … Continue reading Spring Cleaning For The Soul: How To Make (& Use) A Vision Board
