Inspirational

The older I get, the more I read. When I’m happy? I reach for an inspiring book. When I’m not happy? I reach for an inspiring book. The end result? I tend to feel energized and surprisingly fulfilled for someone who lives relatively simply. I associate the act of reading with some of the best…

I just finished reading the cutest, furriest, most adorable- and enlightening- book about finding happiness. About a mouse* on a fact-finding mission to discover what makes other wild animals happy. Yes, the main character is a mouse*. (*Okay, it’s actually a rat, but I just can’t handle that- so to me, Lucky is a sweet…

A few months ago, I made it a personal goal of mine to spend at least one hour outside every day. I felt a little pathetic having to make it a point to do something so easy and natural, for such a short amount of time every day, but it seems like we get so…

I’ve mentioned before that I go through various phases from time to time, and honestly, I think we all should. I tend to get into a hobby or new interest (very heavily) for a year or so, then move on and invest my time in something new, and eventually I’ll circle back to an old…

Every person has had something happen in their life that changed them forever. I’ve had a few life changing moments at this point, but the very first one, the one that I believe set all the others into motion, was going to college. A degree isn’t for everyone, but for someone like me, the classes,…

I’ll admit it. I live for burgers, tacos, and anything chocolate, despite my yoga-loving ways. However, I’m a big believer in moderation. I was raised by smart parents who taught me the  importance of living a balanced life. Essentially: work, play, relax, spend time alone, and don’t overdo any one thing. I still take that…

Bigger isn’t always better. For a while I’d been considering moving into a two-bedroom place, and saying goodbye to my studio apartment. However, I knew that if I went bigger I’d end up paying a lot more and most likely buy more stuff to fill that space (I know my triggers, so I try not…

I’ve heard variations of this phrase a few times from different books, and I love the simplicity and truth behind this particular one. ‘It’s not failure, it’s experimentation.’ Many people have failed a test, experienced a breakup, got a bad haircut, tried their hand at different career paths through internships and part-time work. And as…

Back in high school, my journalism teacher had us write our New Year’s resolutions each January after winter break. We’d put them in an envelope, give them back to her, and she’d give them to us the following January (if that seems confusing, here’s some clarification- I took Journalism I, II, and III in high…