The holidays are upon us, and in many ways, it really is the most wonderful time of the year—there’s twinkling lights, decorations galore, family gatherings, and a ton of festive fun to be had. But let’s be real: there’s also a flip side to all this joyous splendor. We’re talking about the crowds, the expenses,…
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Fall Hygge: Your Guide to the Danish Art of Cozy Living
Read moreWelcome to Fall Hygge, where my love for all things cozy gets to shine. If there’s one thing I adore more than a comfy blanket, it’s creating a space that feels like a warm hug on a cold, harsh day. So, if you’re ready to transform your home into the ultimate snuggly sanctuary, let’s dive…
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Facing Fear Head-On: Strengthening Your Resilience Through Everyday Exposure Therapy
Read moreHave you ever found yourself faced with a challenge, frozen like in a bad dream, as Freddy Krueger lurks just around the corner. You want to run, or pull the cover over your head and hide, but you’re too afraid to face it? Whether it’s a tough work project, an awkward social situation, starting out…
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Boundaries: The Key to Protecting Your Peace
Read moreIn this day and age where our devices keep us constantly connected, and demands for immediate attention intrude at all hours, the tools once meant to serve us are becoming our masters. When your phone starts to feel more like an electronic ankle bracelet than your digital ally, how do you protect your peace? Enter…
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Glimmers: The Little Joys that Brighten Our Day
Read moreIn a world where stress often feels like the default setting, and people have become so dysregulated, you’d think we were still fighting off saber-toothed tigers. Seems like these days we’ve become all too familiar with the term “triggers,” and these haunting reminders of past trauma can send our nervous systems into a downward spiral…
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Got Grit? How Passion and Persistence Fuel Success
Read moreI was at a blogging conference a few years ago when I first dreamed up the idea for this blog. I was sitting at a table chatting with some of the other attendees when a woman said, “Grit, Glitter, and Glam, that’s a great name. Are you a fan of Angela Duckworth’s work?” At that…
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7 Tips to Have a Happy Healthy Morning (for non-morning people)
Read moreIf the sound or your alarm makes you cringe, you wake up thinking “noooooo, just five more minutes,” or you simply aren’t someone who loves jumping out of bed in the morning, I’m with you. I’m not, nor have I ever been, a morning person. These days I frequently rise before dawn, but in order…
