A Fresh Brew of Ideas for Real Living
“May” didn’t begin how I hoped. Life got messy, emotions ran high, and burnout knocked louder than usual. But somewhere in the chaos, I found a gentle reminder… Sometimes, growth looks like showing up a little late—but still showing up. Okay, I’ll admit it—I blinked,…
Midlife Blog crises and Burnout plus Broken Things: A Love Story? Maybe! Because who really needs emotional stability when WordPress is throwing errors, Google decides you’re irrelevant, and imposter syndrome becomes “you are” your most loyal coworker? Definitely not me. Nope. I’m thriving—if thriving means…
Spring is in full bloom, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to refresh, reset, and step into growth. April is a month of transition—a time to shed the weight of winter and embrace the energy of longer days, warmer weather, and new beginnings. It’s…
March is a month of unfolding—of letting things take shape in their own time, without force or pressure, just trust. You can do this any month. I feel like I’m going slowly month by month just to take myself accountable but if you’re starting to…
When the Friendship Fades Finding Peace in GOODBYE! I’ve always been the kind of person—even as a kid—who hesitated to speak up, afraid of offending someone. Friends, family, coworkers, strangers… that fear of being too much or saying the wrong thing never really left me.…
January was all about resetting and pushing forward, but February? February is about deepening the things that truly matter. After celebrating my birthday, I realized that growth isn’t just about chasing big goals—it’s also about appreciating where I am, prioritizing what makes me happy, and…
I’ve asked myself countless times—what does not good enough even mean? Why do I feel this way before I’ve even started something as if I’m already bracing for disappointment? Why do I push myself so hard? So many questions, right? It took me years to…
What is January Reset? January is a time to breathe deeply, reset your focus, and set the tone for the year ahead. It’s not about massive overhauls, but about making small, intentional changes that add up to a big difference over time. This month, I’ve…
I’ve been meaning to write these journal entries every week, but truthfully, I just couldn’t. The past 30 days have been heavy, and I had to step back and focus on healing—physically, emotionally, and mentally. It started with a mild flu that drained me more…
Here I am again—another year, another attempt to start a new blog. It’s become a bit of a ritual for me, this fascination with new beginnings. New Year, New Me type of situation. Maybe it’s a coping mechanism, a way to stay inspired, or a…
