Tag: health

My 55 Hour Fast

My 55 Hour Fast

Lifestyle, Self Improvement

November 12, 2018

Note: I am not an expert on fasting. If you decide to undertake this process, proceed with caution and listen to your body. Especially if you take medications or have health conditions, you may want to consult with your doctor before doing this. So, …

How to Connect Emotionally

How to Connect Emotionally

Femininity, Self-Improvement

July 25, 2018

Being emotionally connected is a key aspect of femininity. It’s a key aspect of being a healthy adult, really, but I think it is especially important for women. It is our job to be emotional leaders in our relationships and our families, but in …

My Struggle with Mental Illness

My Struggle with Mental Illness

Personal Journey

June 19, 2018

It scares me to write this even still, but I need to do it. Almost two years later and I’m thriving, but the thought that this could happen again terrifies me. In August of 2015 I was hospitalized for a psychotic break. I was “in” for two weeks. In …

How to Receive a Compliment

How to Receive a Compliment

Lifestyle, Femininity

April 29, 2018

I used to argue and protest whenever I was given a compliment. I’m not saying it would turn into an all-out brawl, but it would inevitably turn out something like this: “Oh you’re so pretty!” “I guess. I don’t …

Don't Diet, Fast (Intermittently)

Don't Diet, Fast (Intermittently)

Lifestyle

December 15, 2017

I know all of the well-intended diet advice is supposed to come in January once we’ve resolved to shed the holiday pounds, but I thought I’d come in ahead of schedule and share what I’ve been doing for the past two months. Many of …