PSA: You don’t need a higher education or an MFA to become a great writer. Truth be told, you don’t need any form of classes—only your paper and pen—to get started on the next bestselling novel. Curriculum and instruction can help though, especially when you find yourself stuck in a writing rut or eager to …
It started in my late twenties—the talks about early menopause. Whether in conversation about dating or life planning, my mother would intermittently but gently remind my older sister and me that she had experienced the transition decades earlier. Explicit details were few, but the information loomed for years in the back of my mind. Menopause …
This past spring, I went to a prominent book festival on a college campus in my city. For an entire afternoon, I wandered around the event in a trance, listening to panels with some of my favorite authors; buying too many books to carry and waiting in lines to have them all signed; drinking iced …
The Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center is one of the most quintessential holiday experiences there is. My friend and I went to see the tree on a recent trip to New York and I expected to feel some sort of magic or excitement but instead, I felt…nothing. The holidays have always been a mixed bag …
Mental health is having a moment, and it’s about time! For too long our mental wellbeing has been ignored or underestimated, but now people are becoming more accepting and supportive of psychological issues and more willing to seek treatment. We’re healing, growing, and setting the foundation for a balanced brain and life. 🧠 One of the biggest …
If you’re looking to incorporate more movement and meditation into your year, yoga brings together the best of both worlds. A practice that originated in ancient India focused on poses and intentional breathing, yoga can help you stay grounded and calm. It’s also a great way to add some movement to your day. Luckily, these …
I’ve been practicing yoga for eight years, but only recently did I venture into yin and restorative yoga—and my view of yoga has completely shifted. These slower practices are more restful and often utilize props to assist in holding poses for several minutes each. Yin yoga is more about working on the connective tissues and …
I can’t tell you how many books and blogs I’ve read on writing and the creative process. Since knowing I wanted to pursue writing more seriously in my 20s, I’ve devoured (okay, skimmed) too many books that go over all the ins and outs of how to write a story—from craft and story structure to …
The popular Montessori Method centers on children’s play that is open-ended and involves hands-on sensory experiences. This type of play aids children’s development in their gross motor skills, balance, coordination, independent play, and more. Science has even shown that there’s a link between Montessori education and play in childhood with adult wellbeing later in life. 🌟 Montessori play gyms …
These are the two questions I get asked most often when I tell people about my enthusiasm for the Enneagram—and rightly so. Even with its gained popularity in recent years and the vast amount of books, social media accounts, and podcasts talking all things Enneagram, it’s still an abstract and curious system for many. Perhaps …