Stories flash with updates and breaking news across our smartphones and TVs. The call for individuals to prioritize and care for social justice causes and champion change is present in the digital age, unlike anything I’ve seen before. I’m encouraged by how vocal people are online and within their communities to hold space for conversations…
How To Prioritize And Achieve Your Goals It’s never too late for goal creation or getting back on track to work towards the goals previously set. For many New Years Resolutions were made and the hype of achieving them has worn down. This isn’t to say that those goals are less important or unachievable––because they…
Sunday Spotlights 5: Spring has sprung and with that I find inspiration budding. I started a new series on my Instagram called “Weekly Fitness Recap”, where I do just that––recap my week of fitness activities. I was inspired by another blogger and found that this was not only fun to watch, but it spoke to…
How To Live a Sustainable Lifestyle What is sustainability? Sustainability is the practice of meeting our needs without compromising the environment and future generation’s ability to meet their own needs or compromise the Earth’s natural resources. Learn more here. How do you live a sustainable lifestyle? Living a sustainable lifestyle means becoming more aware of…
How To Inspire Yourself & Get Out Of A Funk: It’s no surprise that during a global pandemic/amidst so much suffering that inspiration may be lacking. If you’re anything like me, it has come in waves these last twelve months. I find myself dipping in and out of the inspiration pool this month specifically. To…
Sunday Spotlights 4: This week the weight of the world weighed on my shoulders. I’m trying to learn more about the hatred running armpit throughout American and other countries as stories and news reports show the hate Asian communities are facing. One of my favorite bloggers, Laura, is the creator of What’s Hot Blog. I…
What To Do with old/unused books: If you find yourself with a book or a whole shelf of books that are collecting dust, perhaps it’s time to find them a new home. There are many ways to responsibly dispose of books––meaning options for books to have a second life (or third if you purchased them…
Why “The Musketeers” Is The Greatest Show To Exist Over the weekend I binge-watched a show called The Musketeers. I still can’t believe how fast I watched 30 episodes and I wish I had savored them more because I miss the wonderful world of The Musketeers. Set in 17th century Paris, musketeers Athos, Porthos, Aramis…
Sunday Spotlights 3 This last week was quite busy for me. I sent in what felt like a million––perhaps two million––job applications/resumes. I also kept up with the hype surrounding last Sunday’s mental health conversation started by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, with Oprah adding to the topic and publicizing the royal couple’s story. My…
We’re in an era where information is the most accessible. Answers to questions about people, places, and things are accessible with the stroke of our fingertips and a few button clicks. 2020 has heightened the importance of representation and communicating the stories of others around the world––both those in this lifetime and past centuries. I…
Trigger Warning: Suicide and mental health discussion. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call these free helplines. Dial 1-800-273-TALK (8355) if you’re in the USA. And, if you’re in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland, please call Mind at 0300-123-3393 or text SHOUT to 85258 Meghan Markle’s Mental Health Struggles &…
I’ve been thinking a lot about progress. I realized that I had unintentionally erased those celebratory moments and the recognition for the small steps. I would feel defeated because I haven’t reached X goal, but I had overlooked goals A-W which brought me to where I stand, on my way to goal X. This afternoon…