Well, 2020 has been quite a hectic year thus far (to say the least)! If the pandemic wasn’t enough to make us feel anxious and overwhelmed, try planning a wedding on top of it! It’s been an emotional, never-ending rollercoaster ride that many of us experienced this year. All of the uncertainty and fear of…

I have to admit, when I first learned of COVID-19, I thought that it would quickly blow over. My initial perception of COVID-19 brought me back to 2009, when Swine Flu was the biggest flu pandemic I’ve ever encountered. Well, that changed rather quickly. The harsh reality of COVID-19 escalated into horrid behaviors of people…

We are at the end of what felt like the longest month in history; and let’s just say, it’s been rather emotionally challenging. Going into 2020, it felt universally as if we could conquer all of our resolutions and goals with ease. It’s hard to find motivation to achieve the resolutions and goals we set…

30 Trips around the sun. It’s really hard for me to fathom that I have been on this earth for three whole decades! I’ve heard that your 30s are better than your 20s, which would be great to consider since my twenties were filled with anxiety, stress, and a whirlwind of emotions (except for 29,…

In the words of Marie Kondo, “What sparks joy for you personally? And what doesn’t?” These questions are great for the initial process of decluttering and tidying, but this also applies to mental health. If we find relief after getting rid of things we don’t need in our lives to create new space in our…

Is January the month of igniting change? It seems like yesterday that we were flooded by the constant “New Year, New Me,” posts, New Year Resolutions, and now the “How Hard Did Aging Hit You Challenge”… So what’s next? I often internalize goals for wellness and self-change, but I rarely ever act on the goals…

As the holiday season is approaching, I start to think about what I am most thankful for. At times, this can be difficult, simply because I have not felt like myself in a long time. I have been open about my experience with Crohn’s disease, but this year has been the most challenging (both mentally…

I wanted to take time to write about an important topic that correlates with my experience dealing with Crohn’s Disease: Mental Health. May is Mental Health Awareness month. Most people may not realize that chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases can potentially lead to mental health issues. People who suffer with a chronic illness, autoimmune disease,…

How many times has fear, doubt, and what-if stopped you from doing something life changing? Personally, too many times for me to count. If I had a dollar for every time I didn’t take a chance because I was afraid, anxious, or worried of the possible outcome, I’d be on the Forbes List. Facing my…

It seems that summer flies by more quickly with each year that passes. I don’t know if that is because I am getting older, but I would appreciate for the summer months to last longer– rather than experience the dragging months of winter. I hope you all have taken time to enjoy summer by doing…