Ways to adjust your mindset and say yes to the life you want — Icouldn’t believe it was actually happening. The night before, as I was in the drive-thru line attempting to satisfy an anxiety-induced chicken nugget craving, I almost called to cancel. Now, here I was, staring out the window of the plane, about to take the longest flight I’d ever experienced in…

How a former judgemental bitch joined the fight against the stigma of anxiety. — I just gave up. I’m embarrassed, ashamed, and afraid that I’ve let my kids and family down. I’ve been staying in a hotel room waiting for my Airbnb apartment to become available, and I was due to start my first travel X-ray tech assignment this morning. …

There is no closure on love — a family’s final goodbye. — Two of my remaining children stood on either side of me, holding my hands as I mentally prepared myself to enter the room of the funeral home. …

The emotional and physical benefits of a good snot session — I met a friend for lunch yesterday. While we casually chatted over hot wings and spinach dip on the outdoor patio of a quaint Irish pub, a song started to play that caused my thoughts to drift. As he continued talking, I was blindsided with a memory that overshadowed the…

How a small shift in perspective can alter your world — This past year has been a bit of a bitch. We’ve lost our jobs, health insurance, homes, and sense of security. Many have lost loved ones. Our mental health has suffered from the loss of community, not to mention our immunity has faltered from isolation. Despite the changes and losses…

Indulge in a self-care day and regain your flow — I know. I know. The topic of ways to overcome writer’s block has been beaten into the ground a thousand times over. So what’s different about this one? All these tactics can be done in a single day, with minimal effort, and basically…in your underwear. We’ve all been there. You…

Ditch the baggage and enjoy the stuff that matters with these adventure hacks — When it comes to traveling, many are searching for new ways to minimize their travel footprint and focus more on the freedom to enjoy the adventure. The best way to achieve this is to analyze what you think you really need. I recently took a very spontaneous road trip across…

From tragedy, our family’s favorite holiday tradition was born. — The days after Thanksgiving were quietly agonizing. No one really mentioned what was on their minds, at least not to me, but it was felt heavily throughout the family. Our usual family tradition had been to take a ride up to the local Home Depot the day after Thanksgiving. We’d…

Here’s what finally worked to get my first break — and why it kind of sucked — I’d been toying with the idea of writing a salty article about not getting noticed. I’d already written a few whiny paragraphs when I eventually came to my senses and decided to focus on something a little more substantial and, for lack of a better word, mature. I’ve been writing…