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Feb 3, 20236 min

Heartfelt: Showing True Compassion

Happy February! Valentine's may only be a day, but we tend to associate the month of February with themes of love and hearts. For that...

Jan 6, 20235 min

Finishing What We Start

If you've been following this blog long enough, you may know that it has its ebbs and flows. I will be the first to admit that I haven't...

Dec 29, 20229 min

Creating Effective Habits through Small Changes

*Originally published February 12, 2021* My husband and I have been taking some time to re-read Atomic Habits by James Clear. The first...

Dec 29, 20227 min

Is it All in My Head?: Battling Writer’s Block

*Originally published February 17, 2020* I hate when it happens. I sit down at my desk (or dining room table, actually) or maybe sit down...

Dec 29, 20228 min

When Conversations Get Crucial: Navigating Arguments in a Healthy Manner

*Originally published January 17, 2020* I don’t believe any couple or set of friends that tell me “We don’t fight” or “We don’t argue”....

Dec 28, 202211 min

Lasting Affects of Purity Culture: Takeaways from Linda Kay Klein's "Pure"

TW: The book I'm discussing contains stories centered on abuse, rape, other forms of sexual violence as well as graphic medical detail...

Dec 28, 20224 min

The Importance of Connection with "Everyone Communicates, Few Connect"

I've been told that I'm a great communicator. This statement isn't to brag, but it's something that is spoken over me from friends,...

Dec 28, 20224 min

Understanding Myself and Others w/ 'Personality Plus'

I'm one of those people who really likes personality quizzes. I like them especially when I end up with something that highlights all of...