Seriously, if everyone was as nice as the girls I run into drunkenly in the bar bathroom, my self-esteem would be through the roof. But it's not. It's not for most of us. We are constantly trying to live up to what we see on the magazine covers or on the popular Instagram pages. We…
There is something really inspiring about seeing everyone get outside and be happy and healthy after the year we've all had. I'm going to play a little dumb and pretend that all of these people are vaccinated and are doing what's best for the overall population, so bear with me. The state of New Jersey…
The longer I work in a corporate field, the more I realize that I define success much differently than some of the people around me. I've always known that I view life a little differently than most people. Growing up, my parents were sticklers for good grades, for me going to college, and for me…
I think the pandemic took something from everyone. For some, it may be worse than others. But no matter what it is, it’s valid because 2020 through 2021 has just been a hot mess. For me, I’ve recently begun to see what the pandemic had taken away from me. And that was just pure, unworried,…
Continue reading ➞ How The Pandemic Made Me Lose A Part Of Myself
Burnout is a reaction to prolonged or chronic job stress and is characterized by three main dimensions: exhaustion, cynicism (less identification with the job), and feelings of reduced professional ability. - source I've experienced burnout at a job before. I just got to a point where I would attend meetings with my eyes glazed over,…
A huge part of entering a new relationship is the feeling of "wow, I've never felt like this before." It's a blossoming love that doesn't compare to your old love or old relationships. That's why you wanted to commit, that's why you wanted this person to be your partner, because they are special. But are…
If you’re on TikTok, you might see this trend making its way around about how none of us have ever had an original thought. There is always going to be someone else who is thinking the same weird shit you’re thinking. And that’s exactly where I heard the phrase destination happiness. “It's the notion of…
"Love yourself as much as you want to be loved" - the first time I read this quote, I thought it was so beautiful and so true. Self love is so important. But when I looked at it again, I realized what a challenge that could be. Everyone wants a big love. I don't care…
Continue reading ➞ Love Yourself As Much As You Want To Be Loved
We all change, it's inevitable. We grow up, we experience new things, go through phases, meet new people. We take every little experience and slowly it changes us into a different person over time. Sometimes we anticipate change, sometimes we're thrown into it head first. Something that will definitely change a person is heart break.…
“You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” I think we’ve all heard this quote. And while it may not be true for every individual, I think it can find its place in many facets of life. I have a lot of places that have felt like home…
