We are often our own harshest critics. We berate ourselves for the same things we respond with compassion to in others. Instead of doing the best we can, we often “should” ourselves into shame and paralysis. So for today, practice being as kind to yourself as you are to others. For today, give yourselfContinue reading “Give Yourself Permission”
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Guest Post: The Best Relationship You’ll Ever Have
By Adriana Verdad You Should Date Yourself After failed attempts at dating, and developing feelings for someone who had none for me, I decided I really should try dating myself. Yes, I’d read about it, multiple times, on the internet, in your typical articles geared towards single women. Honestly, at first I thought it soundedContinue reading “Guest Post: The Best Relationship You’ll Ever Have”
The Single Best Thing I’ve Ever Done For My Mental Health
And for my fellow introverts, here’s an open letter to share with the extroverts in your life.
My Restorative Introvert Cave
I’ve always been drawn to small, enclosed spaces. As a child, I would play (and sleep) in appliance boxes that I decorated and filled with blankets and pillows. I’ve felt very over-taxed and over-stimulated this school year and could tell that I needed to get serious about my self-care. I have a dormer in myContinue reading “My Restorative Introvert Cave”