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
Storytime: I’m No Longer in Therapy
I've been putting off this blog post for a long time and for a couple of reasons. First, I simply wasn't ready to talk about it. It was new and unfamiliar, and honestly, I was just incredibly sad and needed time to process. Second, I didn't know how I would talk about it when I… Continue reading Storytime: I’m No Longer in Therapy
Do You Know About the Power of Yet?
Moment of transparency, y'all. 2024 has been KICKING. MY. BUTT. We're only a few months in, and let me tell you, the amount of mental breakdowns I've had would be enough to alarm you. To sum it up as briefly as possible, here's everything that has been going on so far: I was in a… Continue reading Do You Know About the Power of Yet?
Two Lessons in One Day: The Story of Coincidence and Compassion
My job is really rewarding, and I love what I do. I get to work with high school students at one of the most important times of their young adulthood and make a difference by helping them with the college process. I fell in love with helping students understand all of the integral parts of… Continue reading Two Lessons in One Day: The Story of Coincidence and Compassion
Debunking Therapy Myths Part 2
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
What is the Scientific Connection Between Your Brain and Anxiety?
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?
3 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Struggle with People-Pleasing
Alright, LFT family. I'm still on a journey of discovering why I'm such a people-pleaser, and I've made a lot of progress since my last blog about it a couple of months ago. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a work in progress in my attempts to choose myself over others, but I've learned so… Continue reading 3 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Struggle with People-Pleasing
Are Words of Affirmation Just BS?
I always heard that with anything you want to learn in life, repetition is key. I've also always heard that the best way to feel good about yourself is to either say it to yourself out loud or write it down somewhere. Naturally, you'd think that repeatedly saying words of affirmation or writing it in… Continue reading Are Words of Affirmation Just BS?
3 Things I Learned About Myself Socially Thanks to Therapy
I've been struggling with balance, y'all. How does the saying go? "Life be life-ing" or whatever the young kids say these days 😂. It has been so tough trying to balance my personal life, work life, and social life in recent months. Now, most people would just combine their social life with their personal life,… Continue reading 3 Things I Learned About Myself Socially Thanks to Therapy
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