My husband and I were excited to exchange vows and join in marital union. But we were also excited about attending pre-marital counseling sessions. My naivete is showing, but I… Read more This is Why I Loved Pre-Marital Counseling →
When it all boils down to it, the stress that many of my peers feel when it comes to careers, finances, and success as a whole is largely in part because… Read more Chasing (the Image of) Success →
I came into this self-isolation phase with some high expectations. After I figured out how to keep myself focused while working my job remotely, I thought I would basically be… Read more Why Is Giving Yourself Grace So Hard? →
Trying to satisfy everyone at all times is hard (and unnecessary) work. Most people who fall under the category of being a people-pleaser don’t even realize it themselves. I know… Read more I’m a Recovering People-Pleaser →
“Who is leading you during this time? Who or what are you allowing to lead you?” My pastor posed this question this morning during our morning service. Like many other… Read more What I'm Discovering About Myself during the Pandemic →
I hate when it happens. I sit down at my desk (or dining room table, actually) or maybe sit down with a notebook in Starbucks. It’s early morning, I’m well-rested,… Read more Is it All in My Head?: Battling Writer’s Block →
I don’t believe any couple or set of friends that tell me “We don’t fight” or “We don’t argue”. It is virtually impossible to be genuine friends with someone without… Read more When Conversations Get Crucial: Navigating Arguments in a Healthy Manner →
We can be our own worst critic, and we can also be our own worst enemy when it comes to any type of progression. Self-Sabotage comes in many forms. Sometimes… Read more Overcoming Self-Sabotage →
