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Free apps & Alexa skills to help relieve stress

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 by Jessica
Flat shot of a tea cup and linens. Photo by Sixteen Miles Out on Unsplash

If I’m being honest, one of the best ways to cut back on stress is to put down the phone and reach for a book, but this is a post about apps. A lot of them (especially social media) are good for killing time but don’t leave me fulfilled. And while some provide temporary distraction, …

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Dealing with the urge to buy things you don’t need

December 3, 2021March 20, 2022 by Jessica

For years, I was an emotional shopper. Even now that I’ve adapted a more minimalist lifestyle and significantly pared down my stuff, I’ll find myself wistfully browsing Pottery Barn. I know, ultimately, that linen napkins or a new tray won’t work any better than the ones I already have (which are in good shape), but …

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Quitting social media to save your mental health

March 30, 2021March 20, 2022 by Jessica
The first daffodil of 2021

My covid breakdown hit last July: a spectacular evening meltdown that had me doubled over on my desk, wishing I could delete myself. It was born from a combination of factors: impostor syndrome, family drama, work stress. I knew I had to make drastic changes in order to continue to function. And among the many …

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When impostor syndrome strikes: dealing with that voice in the back of your head

January 14, 2021March 20, 2022 by Jessica
writing notebook and cookies

Imposter syndrome is the feeling that you’ve infiltrated your craft or field, and that someone is going to eventually realize you don’t belong there.  From talking with friends, I’ve learned this happens to all of us, no matter how long we have been in our career or how many years we have been working on …

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Little ways to be kinder to yourself every day

April 13, 2019March 20, 2022 by Jessica
Writing day with tea and avocado toast

It took me years to learn this: It’s not selfish to take care of yourself. It’s not selfish to take care of yourself! Part of taking care of yourself is treating yourself like you matter. Here are small ways to be kind to yourself throughout the day. Eat off of real plates. It only takes …

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