For years, I centered my purpose around others’ expectations. The weight of being successful, attractive, and on top of things had been so deeply ingrained in my psyche, that I couldn’t detect that it wasn’t me. Only recently did I realize I didn’t want to spend my life chasing external achievements. I redefined true success:…
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A Week Of Growth: Better Time Management And Genuine Rest
Spring has ushered in the feeling of newfound potential. The sun has reemerged, tulips have sprung up from the ground and trees are full of beautiful blossoms. New beginnings are in the air. As much as I love the slow, restfulness of winter, I am excited for change. I am ready to break out of…
11 Easily Avoidable Sewing Mistakes that Beginners Make
Learning to sew was one of the best decisions of my life. I went from struggling to shop for my size, to designing clothes that were made for me.
As sewists, we want our creations to look polished. Not necessarily mass-produced like we see in stores, but not handmade-looking either.
The truth is, you can make your garments look 10x more professional with a few simple tricks.
How to Become the Most Peaceful Version of Yourself
This post contains affiliate links, and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through my link. See full disclosure here. You will find peace not by trying to escape your problems, but by confronting them courageously. You will find peace not in denial, but in victory. J. Donald Walters Can you recall the last…
How to Finally Start Waking Up Early Without Feeling Tired
This post contains Amazon affiliate links, and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through my link. See full disclosure here. There is something truly sacred about being the first one awake in your home. It’s calm and quiet. You can sip your coffee in peace while admiring the colors of the awakening sky….
How to Enjoy Your Own Company When You’re Alone
This post contains Amazon affiliate links, and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through my link. See full disclosure here. Growing up, I remember deeply enjoying the oasis of my inner world. Solitude was my happy place. Years have passed, and since then I have found it increasingly difficult to spend quality time…
75 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress Every Day
This post contains Amazon affiliate links, and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through my link. See full disclosure here. For years, I’ve enjoyed reading Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach. The book has thoughtful essays for every day of the year, covering topics on self-discovery and savoring life. An essay I find…
Does Your Identity Hold You Back? – How To Define Yourself For Success
This post contains affiliate links, and I may be compensated if you make a purchase through my link. See full disclosure here. Who am I really? is an existential question that we have pondered for ages. We’ve developed personality classes, behavioral types, and relationship styles, all in hopes of aiding our search for identity. The…
How I Found Freedom And Hope After Being Trapped In Self-Pity
We all have experienced being our own greatest enemy before. When faced with our negative qualities, self-pity is an easy trap to fall into. Despite this, we have the potential to be our own greatest allies. The determining factor is our ability to exchange old habits with new beliefs. The reason we dwell in self-pity…
Entering a New Month Dedicated to Self-Acceptance and Joy
Somehow, here we are with only three months left in 2023. It’s been a beautiful, crazy year, with so much life change that I never would have anticipated. The wonderful, hectic summer is behind us and life seems to have settled. While a theme of this year has been radical change, some of that change…