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Do You Struggle with Being Alone?

Jasmine E.

For nearly 10 years, Marlon and I have been inseparable. We don't eat at separate times, and we never sleep apart. We have been attached at the hip, and we've gotten too used to being around each other. So naturally, when news broke that Marlon wouldn't be working the usual 9-5 job anymore, my anxiety… Continue reading Do You Struggle with Being Alone?

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Debunking Therapy Myths Part 2

Jasmine E.

If y'all remember, I made a blog post a few years ago that debunked a few common misconceptions about therapy to encourage everyone to pursue therapy rather than shy away from it. Well, I'm back again with three more misconceptions that I can't wait to debunk, and I hope y'all are ready for the ride.… Continue reading Debunking Therapy Myths Part 2

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Self-care vs Self-soothe: Do You Know the Difference?

Jasmine E.

I was today years old when I found out that there is a such thing as "self-soothe" and that it's vastly different from what we all know as self-care. If you didn't know either, don't worry because I've got you covered. Self-soothe 101 When you practice self-soothing, you are practicing ways to decrease your stress… Continue reading Self-care vs Self-soothe: Do You Know the Difference?

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My New Perspective — Honeymoon Reflections

Jasmine E.

Flight There's something about being in the air, hovering over a sea of white fluffy cotton balls that just fills me with so much gratitude. Maybe it's because I've only flown once before over 10 years ago, so flying is still a new-ish experience for me. Maybe it's something about being so far away from… Continue reading My New Perspective — Honeymoon Reflections

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How to Stop Stalling Your Dreams and Start Putting Them in Motion

Jasmine E.

Don't roll your eyes... yet! I know from the title of this blog post, y'all are gonna think I'm about to preach to you. That's not necessarily true. You may be seeing a lot of people on social media projecting this idea that you're not doing enough, or maybe you are projecting this on yourself… Continue reading How to Stop Stalling Your Dreams and Start Putting Them in Motion

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30 Days of Journaling & Self Reflection

Jasmine E.

Welcome back to the blog, LFT family! I'm back with a tough one, and it involves stepping out of your comfort zone and stepping into potentially new territory. I'm challenging you to answer one journal prompt each day -- doesn't have to be too long or anything like that. Even if you're not a writer… Continue reading 30 Days of Journaling & Self Reflection

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What is the Scientific Connection Between Your Brain and Anxiety?

Jasmine E.

As someone who struggles with anxiety, I can tell you that it feels like you have a defect -- like there's something wrong with you or that you're wired differently from everyone else. This feeling of being defective is made even more apparent when loved ones around you don't seem to struggle with anxiety like… Continue reading What is the Scientific Connection Between Your Brain and Anxiety?