I force myself to take a deep breath. It doesn’t help. The adrenaline is still pumping through my body at high speed. My heart is racing–I can feel it beating in my ears. I’m nauseous, flushed, and shaking. Am I dying? No. Sick? Nope. I’m…
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As much as I struggle with anxiety and depression, I’m really bad at consistently practicing self-care and self-love. I go through phases where I’m really motivated (usually after a bout of panic or a really bad day) but then I also go through phases where I…
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10 October is marked as World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organization, so I thought I’d take some time to write yet another post about mental health! Many people I talk to about my mental health are generally well-meaning. But it’s just hard…
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Being a woman, especially one who travels, is rife with contradictions. Traveling as a female can be liberating. But it can also be terrifying at times. There are times when, solely because I’m a female, I get catcalled. Or stared at. Or called out for…
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I have anxiety and depression. And standing before you, you might not guess it. You see, mental illness is often invisible to the outside world. On a good day, it’s a distant memory of my past. On a bad day, it’s attacking my mind and…
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International Women’s Day is a yearly worldwide celebration of the achievements of women around the world. While it recognizes the progress that women have made each year, it also serves as a reminder of just how far we have until we reach full equality. With…
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1 in 3 adult Americans is either anxious about flying or afraid to fly. (source) I am one of those Americans. It’s OK if you are too. If you are anxious about flying or have severe flight anxiety, you’ve come to the right place. For…
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I’m weird. I’ve never had a ton of friends. I don’t like to go out. I don’t love the taste of alcohol or the way it makes me feel and would much rather spend my time drinking tea and reading/watching Netflix or hanging out with a…
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I can’t believe that 2017 is almost over. I feel like I say this every year, but 2017 really flew by. I officially moved to NYC, moved apartments, started a new job, traveled to three places and so much more. This post is a monster,…
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Every once in a while, I feel very uninspired when it comes to my blog and other creative outlets. Feeling uninspired is perfectly normal from time to time. But it’s always important to know what inspires you so you always have something to turn to…
