In theory, every single person would benefit from regular therapy. Just like you get an annual physical to check your blood work for issues you can't see, like cholesterol, blood sugar, inflammation, and more, a regular check-in with a therapist can help you maintain healthy levels of psychological self care. When I meet with my … Continue reading Why you need to go to therapy, and why you probably can’t
Category: Health and Wellness
There’s no timeline on healing or love
When I turned 25, I made a five year plan. Become debt free and a mother by 30, in April 2018. I am now 31 and neither of those things happened. In fact, as 30 approached, I was facing a lot of other huge life circumstances. In August 2016 I got married and immediately started … Continue reading There’s no timeline on healing or love
Breaking out of the binary
Over the years, I’ve done a lot of what you could call “finding myself.” After serving as an ally member on the board of my college Gay Straight Alliance, I only realized I was bisexual in my early twenties. Even when my sister came out as bisexual and went to prom with a same sex … Continue reading Breaking out of the binary
How to ask for the love you need
I recently did something that I thought would be silly, or selfish, or outlandish. I wrote a manual on how to love me. It gives the basics about me and my background, includes a list of my favorite things, discusses how to best communicate with me, describes how I interact within each of the five … Continue reading How to ask for the love you need
The healing power of non-monogamy
In March 2018 I left an abusive marriage and entered into a new phase of life: the casually slutty phase. My dating app profile included the line, “I am dedicating 2018 to non-monogamous exploration.” I had my first one time hookups, met my first friend with benefits, and soon met my first long-term partner after … Continue reading The healing power of non-monogamy
How to Simplify Your Life Right Now (And Make Room For What Matters Most)
Life can get overwhelming at times. We all have our own struggles that we deal with on a daily basis. We tend to waste a lot of stress and energy on things that don’t really matter. When you lose sight of what’s truly important, life can feel more hectic than it needs to be. Once … Continue reading How to Simplify Your Life Right Now (And Make Room For What Matters Most)
Put more life into your time
I planned to get a blog post written earlier in the week, but life happened (as it does) and I was delayed. This year, 2019, I am working on putting more life into my time, rather than lifehacking and multitasking and rushing to get more time into my life. This week, that looked like not … Continue reading Put more life into your time
21 New Years Resolutions for Minimalists
Happy New Year! At a time when most of us are plotting the course to become a Totally New Me, I'd like to remind you all that you are doing great already. You're enough, just as you are, and you don't need to lose 50 pounds or get a boyfriend or achieve a certain level … Continue reading 21 New Years Resolutions for Minimalists
13 Life Lessons from a Half Marathon
I recently did something way out of my comfort zone: I ran a half marathon. I spent weeks training, running miles and miles, preparing for this huge day. The day did not unfold ideally, but I learned a lot from the experience and hope any of you working on a fitness goal (whether or not … Continue reading 13 Life Lessons from a Half Marathon
A Choose-Your-Adventure 30 Day Self-Care Challenge
When I usually think of self-care, I think of weekend getaways (which I adore), mani-pedis (of which I have only had one in my entire life), and yoga classes (which are great, but spendy). But I also think of my evening baths "when I make the time" and my morning cup of coffee. Self-care doesn't … Continue reading A Choose-Your-Adventure 30 Day Self-Care Challenge
Born Again Minimalist 