Tag: self-care
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Journaling for People Who Can’t
The first time I realized what journaling could actually do for me, I was deep in my “everything is happening to me” phase. Some might know it better as a victim mindset. Back then, it didn’t take much for me to feel triggered. Something Josh would say, or not say, was enough to send me…
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My Week Without Social Media
I’ve been debating for a long time on taking a break from social media. Like, as I was sitting there, scrolling through reels or my feed, I’m actively thinking about what a waste of time it is. But I just couldn’t stop. They say that’s what social media is designed for. To suck you in…
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How to Live a Long and Happy Life
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life is such a pretty, calming, little book to look at. And what’s inside feels the same way. I used to think purpose was this big, shiny thing you either found or didn’t. Like some magical treasure at the end of a scavenger hunt called “Life.”…
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The Voice in Your Head Isn’t Always You
Josh recently came across a set of personality assessments, part of something called Positive Intelligence, developed by Shirzad Chamine. I’m a sucker for a self-assessment test of any sort. So he already knew I was down. One of the key tools is the Saboteur Assessment, a short quiz that identifies which internal “saboteurs” are the…
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Mood & Food Series: The Power of Protein
When I first started my weight loss journey, I was laser-focused on cutting calories, exercising more, and making healthier choices. I made sure to eat some protein, but honestly, I wasn’t paying attention to how much I was getting. The idea of hitting a specific protein goal wasn’t even on my radar. It wasn’t until…
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Mood & Food Series: The Impact of Caffeine
Caffeine. My lifeline, my comfort, my ride-or-die for way too long. I used to be that person, the one who wouldn’t even consider functioning before downing an iced coffee or three. And not just any coffee. I’m talking iced coffee loaded with extra espresso and too many pumps of brown sugar syrup (which is a…
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Starting Your Mindfulness Journey in Simple Steps
Winter has officially settled in where I live, and with the snow piling up outside and the colder days keeping us indoors, I’ve found myself spending more time at home than ever. I’m sure you can relate, winter has a way of slowing everything down and giving us space to think. It’s easy to get…
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Why I’m Here
Hi, I’m Jessica. I’m a 30-year-old mom of two, and like many of you, I’m learning to love myself. It’s a journey that’s taken time, more time than I’d like to admit, but it’s one that I’m finally walking with purpose. For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt like I was living in…
Unraveling the Self 