• Change - Finding Myself - Personal

    Hot Girl Walks and the Tyranny of Self-Improvement

    There’s a new lifestyle trend every month. Cold plunges. Moon journaling. ‘Hot girl walks.’ All promising transcendence through discipline. Translation: if I just walk four miles in matching athleisure while listening to podcasts on boundary-setting, I will become a higher being. Spoiler: I remain very much myself. Don’t get me wrong—walking is good. Boundaries are good. But at some point,…

  • Change - Finding Myself

    Happiness Is Not a Hobby (But You Should Practice It Anyway)

    Happiness isn’t something you stumble upon while scrolling Instagram. It’s not a vacation or a surprise text from someone who finally figured out your worth. It’s far less dramatic and far more routine. In fact, happiness behaves a lot like hygiene. It’s daily. It’s maintenance. It’s brushing your mental teeth even when you don’t feel like smiling. The problem is,…

  • Growth - Personal

    Embrace Budgeting as a Lifestyle Choice

    Budgeting isn’t about restriction; it’s about making conscious choices. View it as a map that guides your spending towards what truly brings you joy and fulfillment. Tools like budgeting apps can help you visualize where your money is going, making it easier to identify areas where you can save without feeling like you’re missing out. Discover Joy in Simplicity There’s…

  • Growth

    Joy on a Dime: Finding Happiness in Life’s Simple Pleasures

    Life’s full of surprises, and finding joy doesn’t always mean reaching deep into your pockets. Sometimes, the best moments come free or with a tiny price tag, hidden in plain sight, waiting for us to notice. Let’s talk about how to spot these gems and make the most of them, keeping things straightforward and easy to relate to. Look Around,…

  • Change - Finding Myself - Growth

    Self-Reflection: Finding Your Purpose and Peace Amidst Life’s Chaos

    Once upon a time in my life, I was just a piece of driftwood floating along the cosmic river. There were days when the world’s confusion clouded my vision, making each step heavier than the last. Then I discovered something extraordinary, something almost magical—self-reflection.  Not just the casual musings we engage in while showering or before falling asleep, but a…

  • Change - Finding Myself - Growth

    Questions to Ask Yourself if Your Goal is Self-Love

    On social media, the curated lives of others are on perpetual display. Thus, the concept of self-love has gained unprecedented attention. It’s a topic that resonates with students striving for self-actualization and parents hoping to instill a sense of self-worth in their children.  Yet, the journey towards self-love is often fraught with questions, some of which are deeply introspective and…

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    Creativity Exercise: Draw a Vision Board to Manifest Your Desires

    Want to manifest your deepest desires? Ah, but you have to realize that the Universe is not a wishing well where you throw in your loose change.  It’s an endless sea, and you are the ship and the compass both. You must align your energies with your intentions to navigate toward your North Star. Think of it as tracing the…

  • Change - Finding Love - Finding Myself

    Burnout Happens When We Forget to Reflect

     Ever feel like you’re lost in the bright lights of the city, forgetting your roots in the stars? Yeah, me too. But guess what? Inside each of us is a universe waiting to be discovered. Let’s talk about avoiding that burnout black hole and rediscovering your inner sparkle. Here’s the lowdown: Step 1: Hit Pause and Find Your Cosmic Hideout…

  • Growth - Personal

    Navigating the Storm of Empathy Overload

     The Divine Resonance: What Empathy Really Is Ah, empathy. The cosmic link that allows us to peer into the windows of another’s soul. Picture yourself as a droplet in an infinite ocean, a mere fragment of the greater expanse. Empathy is the celestial current that carries your essence towards the experiences, emotions, and worlds of others, inviting you into their…