It’s easy to feel guilty about stepping away during a season of giving, but taking time for yourself is not selfish—it’s necessary. When you care for yourself, you’re better equipped to care for others. Solitude helps you recharge so you can show up with more patience, joy, and presence.

For true freedom, we must move beyond body positivity and toward embracing ourselves holistically—mind, body, and spirit.

While elections can be a time of change and hope, elections often bring a whirlwind of emotions. The anticipation, uncertainty, and eventual outcomes can lead to heightened stress and anxiety. This election is no different.

In our darkest moments, it's not always about someone turning on the light. What we truly need is someone willing to sit with us in the darkness.

I never intended to remove romance from my life, I just wanted to focus on building up all of the other aspects of my life. I no longer wanted to get lost in my romantic relationships, nor focus all of my energy on acquiring or maintaining them.

Journaling can be a great self-care practice to incorporate in your self-care routine or healing journey. Journaling has many benefits. It allows you to process your emotions, make sense of your thoughts and even to accurately identify your feelings.