I’d only had my menstrual cycle for a few years when I realized my period lasted longer than usual, not just for me, but just in general. Instead of bleeding for 2 – 7 days, I was bleeding for 7 – 12 days. As an adult, it’s a nightmare. As a teenager, it was torture! …
Over the last few years, my self-love reserve hit an all-time low. It could have been that staying in the house for two years changed me. Or getting older is affecting me more than I care to admit. Whatever was going on, I realized I needed to get a grasp on it because I could …
I was in my early twenties, sneaking away from work at lunch to sleep in my car when I finally decided to find the answer to the question I’d been asking myself a lot, “why do I have no energy all of a sudden?” It started with some yawning during the day, and then it …
Having a positive body image is critical for mental and emotional well-being. There have been times when I’ve fallen into a spiral of negative self-talk and comparison. Journaling has been a lifesaver and an incredible tool in helping me to have a greater appreciation for my body and all it does for me.
Over the last few years, self-love journals have helped me to make great strides in the way that I love myself. Through regular prompts and exercises, I began to embrace my strengths and learned to prioritize myself. It took a lot of commitment and intention, and it was so worth it! I’ve always journaled, though …
I’ve really needed some affirmations for body image lately. It’s been several years since my last child, and as soon as I started getting used to my postpartum body, my 40+-year-old body started throwing me curveballs. Like a lot of moms, I frequently put the needs of my family before my own. I’m constantly juggling …