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Stories about trail running, adventure, mental health, and my career
Slow Down, Love | Married Life and a New Chapter
A reflection on burnout, sensitivity, and my decision to choose a gentler rhythm in a world that constantly urges me to push harder. This one is for the highly sensitive, high achievers — those deeply attuned to their inner world, profoundly affected by their environment, and whose nervous systems were never meant for the relentless grind, yet who still push themselves to keep up.
Healing is Not Linear | Fall Reflections
This blog post is a mental health update reflecting on the past five years of treatment and the seasonal, cyclical nature of the healing journey.
How Structure, Simplicity, and Community Balance My Mental Health and Fear of Uncertainty
This blog post includes updates within my career, life, and mental health journey. Read how I am incorporating structure, simplicity, and community in my life to balance my mental health and cope with my fear of uncertainty.
Everything I Love About My Writing Career as a Freelance Writer, Blogger, and Novelist a Year After I Quit My Engineering Job
It’s been over a year since I quit my engineering job to chase my dream career. Here is an overview of my writing career, as well as my favorite things about being a freelance writer, mental health blogger, and novelist!
Oregon Road Trip: A Story About Mindfulness, Minimalism, Letting Go, and Roughing It
My boyfriend and I spent 8 days roughing it during a beautiful Oregon road trip. Amidst the hiking, trail running, biking, and camping, we experienced themes of letting go, minimalism, and how to embrace the present moment. Read this peaceful story set in Bend, the Oregon Coast, and Crater Lake.
Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our Planet | Earth Week in NYC and at Home
During Earth Week 2022, I attended Bonnie Wright’s Go Gently Book Tour in New York City! Read about this incredible experience and other actions I took for the planet this week.
How to Maintain Inner Peace (While Still Taking Action) When the World is in Chaos
Amidst tragic global issues, it’s easy to feel so overwhelmed that you fail to take action. Guilt feels heavy when you know others are suffering while you live separate from the tragedy. But your wellbeing is just as valid as the next person’s. Here’s how to maintain inner peace in a chaotic world.
11 Magical and Transformative New Year's Resolutions to Cultivate Peace in 2022
Cultivate peace in your life by changing your mindset and forming healthy, transformative resolutions for growth. Whether you’re searching for New Year’s resolutions or a whole new mindset, I’m here with peaceful suggestions for you.
I Followed My Dreams This Year and Proved My Doubts Wrong!
I followed my dreams this year. The kind of dreams I always said “one day” to. I quit my engineering job, traveled the country, experienced vanlife, chased my dream career of being a writer, and moved out West. I followed my dreams so hard, and I want to share how I’m doing now!
12 Ways Anxiety Has Helped Me Live a Fuller Life
Fun fact: Anxiety is normal and beneficial. In fact, anxiety has increased my compassion, gratitude, and fulfillment! Here are 12 ways anxiety has improved my life.