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I’m Turning 30! – Top Life Lessons I’ve Learned (so far)

In honor of my 30th birthday this upcoming Sunday, I'd like to share 30 lessons I've learned so far. We have a lot to cover, so I'll try to keep each lesson short and sweet. Let's jump right in, shall we? 1. Take a break!Too many people wait until they're extremely wiped out and exhausted… Continue reading I’m Turning 30! – Top Life Lessons I’ve Learned (so far)

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My Blogging Hiatus Explained – Lightbulb Moment

LFT family, it has been such a long time since I've blogged. I've gone on hiatuses before, but something about this one was different. Usually, when I take a break from blogging, it is because I'm super stressed at work or I need to take some time away for my mental health. Not this time.… Continue reading My Blogging Hiatus Explained – Lightbulb Moment

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7 Ways I Protect my Mental Health in this Political Climate

Alright, family. You know I try to avoid controversial topics that could create arguments. While I love for my posts to create a healthy discussion, both within ourselves and with each other, arguing is definitely not something I want. With that said, please be respectful of each other on this post AND other online platforms… Continue reading 7 Ways I Protect my Mental Health in this Political Climate

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My Vision Board: Getting Back to Me

Happy New Year, LFT family!!! I know that I've been gone for quite a while, and I promise that an update on why is coming soon. Thank you to those of you who continued reading old posts and a HUGE thank you to those of you who reached out and talked about how much the… Continue reading My Vision Board: Getting Back to Me

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5 Things to Do in the Middle of a Panic Attack

July 10th was Panic Attack Awareness Day, and in honor of that, I think it's important to talk about it in detail including what it is, common symptoms, and what you can do to help yourself or someone else who may be experiencing one. A panic attack, also commonly referred to as an anxiety attack,… Continue reading 5 Things to Do in the Middle of a Panic Attack

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3 Types of Burnout — Have You Experienced These Before?

Hello LFT family! I know what you may be thinking, "You haven't released any blogs for the past two months! What's going on?" Life has been "life-ing" as my students say, so charge it to my head and not my heart. I have been so busy with moving and helping my students commit to college,… Continue reading 3 Types of Burnout — Have You Experienced These Before?

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Imposter Syndrome: How Therapy Helped Me Face It Head On

Today, we're going to take a deep dive into why I've been feeling like an imposter in these past four months and how I'm learning to overcome this feeling. For those who don't know what it is, McLean Hospital describes someone who has imposter syndrome as someone who "experience[s] repeated feelings or thoughts that they… Continue reading Imposter Syndrome: How Therapy Helped Me Face It Head On

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It’s Not Me, It’s You

Yes, readers, you did read that correctly. You know my blog promotes becoming better versions of ourselves, and sometimes, that means knowing when to take accountability for the things we may not have done correctly. However, it also means knowing when to accept that you're not going to be wrong every time. Sometimes you have… Continue reading It’s Not Me, It’s You

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My Vision Board: Less Talk, More Action in 2024

Happy New Year, LFT family! It's been a long hiatus, but it feels so good to be back. So much has happened in the past three months, with the most important news being that I was promoted to be the Program Director at my non-profit. This amazing opportunity, which just started yesterday but required almost… Continue reading My Vision Board: Less Talk, More Action in 2024