Category: Self Care
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I’ve never been the most naturally optimistic person. Left to my own devices, I tend to be more realistic, cautious, and serious. Lately, though, I started wondering if a slightly higher natural affect — a little more brightness, a little more ease — might make daily life feel better. I didn’t want to fake positivity…
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I have an interesting life. I recently took my daughter on a trip to London. I work in a field I care about. I have friends, a great kid, and a flexible job. And yet — I’ve been feeling bored. Not because there’s nothing going on, but because I don’t feel connected to myself in…
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Sometimes all you need is 15 minutes.When you’re a solo parent, a professional, and a person who occasionally just needs to breathe without someone asking you for a snack—15 minutes can feel like gold. Here are my favorite ways to recharge quickly when I need a reset but don’t have the luxury of disappearing for…
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There’s a particular kind of quiet that sets in at night once the dishwasher is running, the toys are picked up, and your child is finally asleep. It’s the silence that follows the chaos—and sometimes, in that stillness, the loneliness creeps in. Solo parenting comes with so many joys, but there are also moments when…
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There’s a moment, just before the day begins, that belongs entirely to me. No emails. No school lunches. No one asking for anything. Just me, my coffee, and a bit of stillness. Every morning, I wake up a little early—not because I’m naturally chipper (I’m not), but because I need that quiet time to feel…