Tag: Mindfulness
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Caring Without Losing Yourself: Boundaries, Burnout, and the Courage to Change Paths
The Moment I Realized Boundaries Could Save Me: Lessons Nursing School Left Behind When I was in nursing school, I thought I was preparing for a career built entirely on compassion. I wanted to help people heal, to be someone who could bring calm into chaos. And then the pandemic hit. Everything I thought I…
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How Small Wins Lead to Big Transformations
We often think transformation looks like fireworks — bold, visible, immediate. We picture the big breakthroughs: landing the dream job, hitting the fitness goal, or finally feeling “healed.” But real change rarely feels like that. It’s slower, quieter. It looks more like choosing calm when you want to react, showing up when you don’t feel…
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Protecting Space to Recharge: Why Taking Time for Yourself Matters More Than Ever
Grief, responsibility, and productivity can overwhelm. Here’s how carving out time through fishing and photography helped me recharge and stay strong.
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Learning to Enjoy the Journey: Why It’s Okay Not to Have It All Figured Out
Learn why it’s okay not to have it all figured out. Build self-care habits with meditation, dog walks, workouts, and a growth mindset.
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Plants, Patience, and the Art of Letting Things Grow
From overwatering plants to overextending myself, succulents taught me that growth comes from balance, patience, and giving yourself room to flourish.
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A Meditation on Loving-Kindness and Self-Compassion
Excerpt: Meditation has a way of revealing truths we often overlook—especially when it comes to self-compassion. During a recent session, I focused on extending the same loving-kindness I give to others to myself—past, present, and future. I realized that the warmth and encouragement I receive from my partner, Jacob, have shaped me in ways I…
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Embracing Healing Through Art, Fitness, and Nature
We all have our trauma and lessons we’ve endured as we grow. Everyone’s experiences are different, and what helps them heal is also unique. I believe that if my experiences can help someone process and work through their own, that’s the reason I was put on this earth. I feel this is where I’m supposed…
In Need of Nature 