TW: This post talks about EDs and body dysmorphia Let me start out by saying that I have never been what’s considered “obese”—not even close. At my heaviest, I weighed 125 lbs., which, at 5’5, is considered underweight, according to doctors and studies. But that didn’t stop me from thinking that I was fat—nor did…
So, you went on a date. You wore your fav outfit, ordered food you couldn’t pronounce, so you just pointed to the dish on the menu to avoid butchering the pronunciation and even managed to crack a few decent jokes that made your date laugh. But, after all that effort, you get a text (or…
There‘s a good chance you are familiar with the saying, “Before you can truly love someone else, you must first love yourself.” Whether you heard it in a movie, read it in a self-help book, from your therapist, or your mom doesn’t matter; although it’s cliche and maybe a tad overused, it doesn’t make it…
‘Quiet quitting’ is a new buzzword that’s recently been on everyone’s tongues and thoughts. If you’re unaware of the internet’s new favorite term, it basically means that people will stop doing work and investing effort into people, places, and things that don’t invest those things back. While people are most often quiet quitting in situations…
Being the bigger person isn’t easy, especially in a marriage. Sometimes, you may feel justified in your emotions, but being right doesn’t necessarily make for a happy marriage. Then there are times when you feel you should keep your mouth shut to avoid conflict. But, unfortunately, that’s not always good because often, the hurt lies…
Sometimes, we get into a relationship, and, for one reason or another, we become insecure. If you have a pattern of insecurity in relationships, you may feel tempted to blame it on your partner or a previous relationship. Also, if you were raised in an environment that fostered insecurity, it might be challenging to build…
What Is a Karen? First, we need to define it to determine if you are one. A Karen is a pop culture term used to describe an annoying lady who, unknowingly (or knowingly), thinks of herself as entitled. The name mainly describes white, middle-aged American moms. So, a Ken is a male who harbors the…
Self-improvement is a never-ending journey. There’s always something new to learn and new ways to grow. To be our best selves, we need to constantly work on ourselves. In this article, we will discuss some tips for self-improvement. We will talk about how to stay motivated, set goals and achieve them, and become more optimistic.…