Hey readers. I got married! Awesome wedding post is coming up but I had some thoughts today and wanted to write them down for the blog. This post is about my decision to change my name. Those of you who knew me when I was married the first time might know that I changed my … Continue reading To Change or Not to Change? (My Name)
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Last minute lazy minimalist cleaning spree tips
My sister and her friend are coming to town on Thursday evening. My house is a little, shall we say, messy. I'm still working on getting our shared domicile into minimalist shape. Last night I was out of the house, ordering a new couch (thanks mom and stepdad, for pitching in as a wedding gift!) … Continue reading Last minute lazy minimalist cleaning spree tips
How a Bracelet Helped My Anxiety
I am an anxious person. I've worked with therapists. I've considered medication. I fixate on negative thoughts that spiral out of control in my head... house fires, car crashes, death of loved ones, infertility... The anxiety about that last one is what brings me to the blog today, to discuss how a bracelet helped me … Continue reading How a Bracelet Helped My Anxiety
The Runch Break
One of the things that helps me the most with anxiety and depression is consistent and regular exercise. June 26 will mark two years since I started a home workout program and actually stuck with it, losing almost 17 pounds and starting my true transition into a healthier lifestyle. As with every habit, it's easy … Continue reading The Runch Break
Musical Therapy
Have you ever been surprised by a song on the radio that suddenly transports you back to another time or place? It might remind you of a person or a vacation. It might remind you of a relationship or your high school prom. It might remind you of a fight you had with your best … Continue reading Musical Therapy
The Vegan Whole30 – Why and How?
Update, 2022: Hi! This post is gaining traction once again, likely due to New Years Resolutions. And I am here to tell you that the Whole30 is a diet, and that I was deeply in the worst time of my eating disorder when I did this diet and wrote this blog. I honestly don't think … Continue reading The Vegan Whole30 – Why and How?
Ode to leggings and not giving a f*ck
Hello, gorgeous! I've missed blogging. I think it's definitely time I picked that back up. Today, I am doing something I swore I would never do. I am wearing leggings as pants. My shirt doesn't even cover my butt. *Gasp* My judgment of leggings as pants has followed a fun trajectory: Are you serious? Leggings … Continue reading Ode to leggings and not giving a f*ck
On body empowerment and fear of change
They say that you should do one thing every day that scares you. Not like punching a shark or jumping off a building, unless those are up your alley, but little things in life that are just outside our comfort zones. Outside your comfort zone is where the magic happens and where you change your life! … Continue reading On body empowerment and fear of change
How to Finish What You Start
Why don't we follow through? Many comments on my recent post "Today is Day One" were from people letting me know that they could really relate to starting new projects. The trouble is, so many times when we start a new project, we don't follow through with it. It's one thing to write down a … Continue reading How to Finish What You Start
Today is Day One
If you could not fail What would you do if you had the time, money, and energy to do it? If you knew you could not fail? Learn a new skill? Spend more time with your kids? Take a family vacation? Take a vacation by yourself or with your spouse? Write a book? Lose 50 pounds? … Continue reading Today is Day One
Born Again Minimalist 