What’s one habit that has improved your life the most? Taking a break. Constantly being productive isn’t healthy. Especially when you don’t give yourself enough time to relax to breathe.
Tag: self therapy
July Foods
As I get through the grocery-shopping sprints, I’m also going to break down a few things throughout the month. Since my blog has always been a lifestyle journal, I’ve been slowly realizing that I adopt an operational model for my writing style. Granted, I do enjoy article writing when it comes to nonfiction. Speaking of… Read More July Foods
Healing Decision Fatigue
Yes. Without a little chaos, life would be boring. Sometimes that small amount of chaos is what keeps us sane and able to get through the day. Being too orderly removes many sources of joy. While also being too orderly creates a sense of crippling paralyzation to be perfect. Where trying too hard to be… Read More Healing Decision Fatigue
Vacations Ends Cycles
What’s a lesson you’ve learned recently that shifted your perspective? In all due respect, to myself, I should plan yearly vacations. I’ve started plenty of times I don’t recall ever going on a true vacation my whole life. I went to school all year round. Jumped straight into work after college. I been struggling with… Read More Vacations Ends Cycles
It’s the little things that matter.
Apparently, I got my July funds a day early, so I was able to start paying off bills a day early. Given that, I also took the opportunity to start the initiative I outlined in my Plan with Me for July 2026. This was buying tools to help me clean, and slowly purchasing items to… Read More It’s the little things that matter.
A Pen for Your Troubles
In the moment, don’t act on them. For me, talking out loud as I have these thoughts tends to make them manageable, to the point that it’s easier to breathe the more I talk my way through them. Hence why I blog and write a lot. This is my way of processing negative thoughts in… Read More A Pen for Your Troubles
Getting back on track 
It’s been a while, and I have been avoiding it, but I have gained weight. My lowest weight was in February at 223.8 lbs. After that, I’ve been struggling in the 224-227 lb range for a few months. And as of late, I’m back in the 230 lb range.  I truly have been struggling with… Read More Getting back on track 
One moment at a time
What’s a common misconception people have about happiness? Being happy means you have a good life and everything is working out. Sometimes it’s just the little moments of happiness that helps, instead of trying to reach a level of happiness every single day.
Plan with me. July 2026 Plan
As I get ready to sit down to plan my expenses for July (2026), I review my budget sheet for the second half of the year. The same sheet I created for the whole year, but split into 2 to make it manageable. I already completed and tracked the budget for January through March, which… Read More Plan with me. July 2026 Plan
You Only Live Once
If you’re going to YOLO, just do it safely. I could tell you to save money, create a plan for your future, and not be afraid of mistakes, but I would be lying to myself if I didn’t admit I don’t want to hear that either. So live your life to the max, just do… Read More You Only Live Once