I joke a lot on here about being self-indulgent. I like to travel, exercise, take baths and lather my skin up with the most decadent products I can find, but I’m honestly not frivolous or fragile. …
Why I am the Queen of Self-Care
The Best Advice I Ever Received
I don’t remember much about the time I spent working with a therapist, other than the many days of sitting crying in her chair as I sorted out my life and worked through the causes of …
How to Stay Consistent with Exercise
I have been an athlete for most of my life. From soccer camps in elementary school to a Division 1 sport in university, I have always been more comfortable on the field or in a crew …
On Ugly Exercising
Yesterday I had an epiphany in the middle of mountain climbers. It’s easy to note, that these are absolutely the most dog-awful, ugly exercises anyone has ever invented. Head down, arms splayed, tummy bouncing, all while …
Who Do You Go To For Advice?
I’ve been heavily absorbing this book of advice from the author Cheryl Strayed. Saying that I’ve read it doesn’t quite do it justice, as it’s practically a balm for every open emotional cut I’ve ever had. …
What I Struggle With the Most
I love brainstorming. Give me an hour, and I’ll come up with as many colorful ideas as you give me minutes. Need a name? I’ll come up with a zillion. Need a concept for a photo …
A Yoga Class That’s Like Taking a Vacation Every Day
I am slowly coming to terms with the fact that I am becoming my father, and lately, the reality of this has become even more apparent based on my choice of exercise videos. My Dad is …
Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As we enjoy our day off, I just wanted to pause and take a moment to give appreciation for the man whose birthday we celebrate today. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an incredible writer, speaker, …
My New Years Resolutions for 2018
If you’re unsure of how to come up with resolutions for 2018, or any other year for that matter, take a little advice from me as of late. I’ve been digging into all my fears and …
An Honest Look Back at My 2017 Resolutions
I can’t believe we’re at the end of 2017 already! It feels like just yesterday that I was first writing my New Years resolutions on this blog, then immediately trying to figure out just how I …