Is it possible to relax without feeling guilty? As someone who has dealt with mental health issues (particularly anxiety, depression, and ADHD) for most of my adult life, it has always felt impossible to relax. Even when I’m exhausted mentally and/or physically. Or when my to-do list is done. And even when I know I…
Anxiety & Depression Coping Strategies You Need to Adopt
Do you have good coping strategies? One of the hardest things about getting through depression or anxiety is figuring out how to deal with stress when it pops up. If you aren’t equipped to cope, then a good day could easily be turned bad if something even minorly stressful happens. If you’re stranded on a…
Is your physical health worsening your depression?
Did you know that our mental health and physical health are like… super linked to each other? Okay, you probably did know that. But do you know HOW much they’re linked? And do you know that when we’re trying to heal from depression or anxiety or other mental conditions, often targeting our physical health is…
8 Cozy Hobbies to Embrace the Hygge Lifestyle
How cozy are your hobbies? The thing about embracing the hygge life is that there’s always room to make things cozier. One of the easiest ways to inject a little more cozy into our lives is by having hobbies that fit this lifestyle. When I think of hygge hobbies, I think of hobbies that give…
6 Nighttime Routine Habits to Avoid
We’ve talked about habits you should add to your nighttime routine, but what about nighttime routine habits you should avoid? Part of creating a cozy & happy life means getting good sleep. A good night’s rest can be the difference between a bad day and a good day, being grumpy or being happy, feeling depressed…
How to Design a Morning Routine That Supports Mental Health (and Actually Lasts)
If I had a dollar for every time I wrote out my morning routine goals only to quickly abandon them a couple of days later, I would be a very very rich woman. My intentions are always good- start using a morning routine to better my mental and physical health, create structure in my life,…
my cozy monthly faves- January edition
Hi friends! Each month I’ll be sharing my monthly favorites- all the things that helped me have a cozy January. I hope you find something on this list that helps you helps you find a bit of coziness too ♥♥ This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase…
An Honest Review of Visible Wireless (After 1 Year of Service)
Visible Wireless advertisements are everywhere these days. The company advertises phone service equal to that of Verizon, but for a muuuuch lower cost per month. So, is it worth the hype? If you’re thinking about switching to Visible Wireless, this post is for you. After 1 year of having Visible, I’m giving my honest opinion. …
8 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Fresh for Spring
As the flowers begin to bloom, and days start to get warmer, and everything starts to look brighter, the urge to shed off our theoretical winter coats and get a fresh start becomes overwhelming. And while the outside world around us may be welcoming spring, our indoor spaces might need a little push. So how…
How to clean when you’re unmotivated
Are you in that rut where the mess around you is only worsening your depression and anxiety, but cleaning when you’re unmotivated feels next to impossible? Yeah, I’ve spent a lot of time in that rut. Like…. a lot of time. And it’s the worst. Like I know the mess around me is only making…