I take medicine daily, and unfortunately the side effects cause restless sleep and strange dreams. For months, I would often wake in the...

I texted a friend of mine to learn details about life in her 40s. I wanted to know what she was experiencing in this new decade I am...

My friend gifted me the book Notes on a Nervous Planet. In it, author Matt Haig opens his heart and shares his struggles with anxiety....

Do I feel like doing IT? That little question isn’t always the best, but I ask it often. Especially before starting a workout. Do you...

My husband had to quickly stop into a store for a few minutes, so I waited in the car. With no specific purpose, I picked up my phone and...

When I was school age, I often heard my teachers say something akin to: You are the next generation: you are the next set of teachers,...

I am an adult. At least I hope I am. Apparently, laws aside, no one agrees on the definition. For fun, I did a little research, but it...

I admit, I encourage my friends (bless them for putting up with me) to write or type out their frustrations. I think it’s helpful to...

Online shopping has lost some of its dazzle for me. While I constantly order from Amazon, it’s just not the same experience as browsing...

My husband cracked me up with a meme the other day that essentially said (paraphrased): Having kids makes you realize how stupid your...

I love that adulting is often about exposing ourselves to new viewpoints, which can in turn bring healing. When I was a little girl, I...

As I age, I’ve noticed how fun it is to learn from those younger than me. I have a little friend Ann, who is five years old, and she...

I was the youngest in my family. On top of that, I didn’t grow up around many young children. I didn’t baby-sit much, and if I did, the...

I recently heard a podcast by The Minimalists. On this particular episode (#202), they interviewed Tara Button, founder of Buy Me Once...

Why do we keep torturing ourselves with the lie that other people have it all together, have it easier, or have it much better than we...

I stumbled on this fantastic quote someone had pinned on Pinterest: I won’t let pain turn my heart into something ugly. I will show you...

Please note: I had a rough time composing this blog. I think because I don’t want to sound cliché, but I do want to remind myself and...

One of the most discouraging aspects of fighting anxiety: it’s rare to experience an instant victory. During intense panic, we can do the...

When I was recently visiting London (before the quarantine) I got a chance to lay eyes on a really neat sculpture in Hyde Park. You can...

I got a Marco Polo message from a friend of mine who was having a rough day. She was feeling a little down and very frustrated with her...