“Networking” is probably the scariest word for introverts because it preys on some of our worst fears: talking to strangers, new places, crowds, and small talk. The good news is that none of that is necessary when trying to develop new job leads. Generally, we’re pretty good at talking to people we know; email; smaller … [Read more…]
I’ve talked pretty openly about how I’ve been on every fad diet and detox known to man, so trust me when I say nothing is more soul-crushing than when you want to start eating healthy but face the dreaded possibility of replacing all your favorite snacks with BABY CARROTS. This post was inspired by a … [Read more…]
Relationships are tricky beasts as it is. Navigating two people’s mental health takes dedication, teamwork, patience, and love. Navigating life with another person when you neither of you process stress well and get easily overwhelmed is tricky, especially when your coping strategies, symptoms, & triggers look different from the other person’s. How do we do it? … [Read more…]
Ever since I stepped up my Instagram presence, I have learned that writing captions is an art form. I’ve read innumerable articles on what topics you should write about, how to open up and be vulnerable, how to boost engagement, etc. What I’ve seen less of are resources on the mechanics behind writing good captions. … [Read more…]
I’ve had asthma my entire life and for as long as I can remember, I used it as an excuse to either put forward minimal effort or avoid physical activity altogether. Apologies* to my P.E. coach because not all of those wheezes were real. Now that I’ve become a full-fledged adult who isn’t forced into physical … [Read more…]