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Stories about trail running, adventure, mental health, and my career
Emotional Superpowers
When you embrace negative emotions, your gratitude will deepen for positive emotions. You can develop emotional superpowers when you allow your feelings to propel you to love and create.
Why I Fight to Destigmatize Mental Illness
The fight to destigmatize mental illness requires effort from everyone. Let’s change the negative perspective society has placed on mental illness by removing the stigma, normalizing human emotions and prioritizing mental health.
9 Ways to Manage Irritability in the Moment
It’s human nature to experience irritability, but sometimes our reaction to this negative emotion can result in an irrational outburst that we regret later. Instead of reaping these consequences, we can learn how to manage irritability and anger during a heated moment.
California Campervan Road Trip | Part 3: San Francisco and Napa | Sister Inspiration & Solo Closure
This is a special series in honor of my 16-day solo campervan California road trip. Part 3 includes Half Moon Bay, San Francisco and the Bay Area, Napa, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Mount Tamalpais State Park.
California Campervan Road Trip | Part 2: Morro Bay to Monterey to Yosemite | Pure Magic and an Independent Female Soul
This is a special series in honor of my 16-day solo campervan California road trip. Part 2 includes Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Big Sur, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Yosemite National Park. Read for a monologue of pure magic from the perspective of a solo female traveler.
California Campervan Road Trip | Part 1: A Proud and Reflective Solo Traveler | San Diego to Ventura
This is a special series in honor of my 16-day solo campervan California road trip. Part 1 includes San Diego, Los Angeles, Malibu, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Channel Islands National Park.
Why I Began My Zero Waste Journey
It’s hard to make any kind of change if you don’t feel emotionally propelled to do so. I didn’t start changing my lifestyle to live more sustainably until I felt angry and sad. My zero waste journey was inspired by shocking statistics about plastic. Here is what fueled my fire and where it led me.
Nature Therapy Activities for Anxiety and Depression
The natural environment provides mental health benefits to those who suffer from anxiety and depression. Here are eight nature therapy activities for mental health!
9 Healthy Ways to Handle Jealousy and Envy
Though feelings of jealousy and envy derive from logical evolutionary reasons, they can be uncomfortable and lead to resentment, narcissism, greed, mistrust, and dissatisfaction. Discover how to deal with jealousy and envy with these nine tips!
Grow by Practicing Radical Honesty
I’ve noticed that when I’m unapologetically honest and raw, others share their truth right back. Practicing radical honesty and letting go of society’s ill-advised expectations can lead to more love and compassion.