TW: Suicide Hey, LFT fam. I don't mean to bring the mood down, but there's something that has to be addressed. We're only two months into 2022, and I'm noticing a bit of a pattern that has me a little concerned. There have been a lot of celebrity suicides and celebrities opening up about how… Continue reading Whatever It Is, Just Hold On
Are the People in Your Life Pouring Into Your Cup?
February is upon us, which means that Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. Usually, this is the time of year where I stress the importance of self-love and self-confidence, and while all of that is still important, I decided to switch it up a bit. This year, I want to focus on the love that other… Continue reading Are the People in Your Life Pouring Into Your Cup?
My Vision Board: I’m Ready for 2022!
I'm sure quite a few of us can agree that 2021 was filled with many ups and downs -- for me, I started a new job, left that same job, changed my career path, and grew both personally and professionally. I've learned quite a bit last year through the celebrations and the many challenges, but… Continue reading My Vision Board: I’m Ready for 2022!
I’m Back: Here are 3 Things I’ve Learned in My 3 Months Away
Happy New Year, everyone! I'm back with a brand new blog post, as I am finally in a different space than I was since my last post. I figured, there's no time to start anew than at the beginning of the year, so here I am! Phew! I have so much to tell you, but… Continue reading I’m Back: Here are 3 Things I’ve Learned in My 3 Months Away
A Letter to My Readers
Dear LFT Family, This is a really difficult decision to make, but it's certainly one that I have been thinking about for a bit. To put it plainly and simply, I'm taking a break from blogging for now. I know, I know -- just hear me out. For those who don't know, I recently started… Continue reading A Letter to My Readers
How to do a Mental Health Check-In in 5 Easy Steps
TW: Suicide If you haven't heard, September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it's an honor to do my part in continuing to bring awareness about this issue. If you haven't read my previous post about my experience with suicidal thoughts and the public reaction to that post, please do so. Sharing my experience with… Continue reading How to do a Mental Health Check-In in 5 Easy Steps
In Remembrance of Bella, the Family Dog
On August 16th at 12:38 am, my sweet Bella passed away right before my very eyes. At the time that I'm writing this, it's only been two days since she's been gone, and I feel the pain of her absence in everything that I do. Every time I put Sophie in her bed, I remember… Continue reading In Remembrance of Bella, the Family Dog
3 Reasons Why You Should Read Before Bed
I don't know about y'all, but I used to read all the time when I was younger. I might be telling my age a bit here, but I remember in the early 2000s, there was a competition in elementary school where if you read a certain number of books, you'd get a medal and a… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why You Should Read Before Bed
Interview: Stef’s Journey to Self-Love
My friends, I am back with another interview, and if you've been with me in this experimental interview series, THANK YOU! If you're new and would like to get caught up, you can read my previous interviews here. Okay, back to business. This interview is with my good friend, Stef, who I've known since high… Continue reading Interview: Stef’s Journey to Self-Love
12 Motivational Songs That May Help When You Need a Boost
I'm sure every one of us had a moment where we just held our heads in our hands and accepted defeat. I know we all know what it feels like to be beaten and kicked, and we literally have no energy or will to get back up. I've been there more times than I count,… Continue reading 12 Motivational Songs That May Help When You Need a Boost
Let's Flourish Together 