This time last summer I was frantically planning my backpacking trip across Europe. There were so many countries I wanted to see that I couldn’t possibly fit all of them into my trip of just over two months. Whenever I would ask friends for advice on which countries were a must-see, there was one I…
If you’re reading this, you’ve most likely been here before, too. At some point or another, you lost the ambition and motivation to do what once made you happy. You’ve found yourself stuck in a rut and can’t seem to pull yourself out. It could be a case of writer’s block or a loss of…
You’re constantly day dreaming of packing your bags and hopping on a flight somewhere far off from your daily routine If you’re finding it hard to focus on your every day life and are constantly slipping away into a dream-like fantasy of traveling the world how you’ve always imagined, maybe it’s time to stop imagining and make that…
As my 24th birthday approaches, my thoughts weigh more heavily on my life. Am I where I should be in my 20’s, is this what I’m supposed to be doing? Is it time to start thinking about my future? Should I get a “real” job already? These, and many other questions have played through my…
Pursuing a dream is hard. It takes commitment and long hours of pouring yourself into your goals. Pursuing a dream that leads you to a road rarely traveled is even harder. Along with your own self-doubts and fears, there are outsiders who will remind you of how unrealistic and far-fetched your dreams are. Maybe you want to…
I choose what I post on social media each day. When I wake up, I consciously try to show my best self, my happiest memories, and my proudest moments. In my ongoing journey to love myself, I’ve not always been honest with social media. I have left out the not so picture perfect moments, fearing…
“You are growing into consciousness, and my wish for you is that you feel no need to constrict yourself to make other people comfortable.” -Ta-Nehisi Coates I have always been a yes person. I would say yes to everything. Yes to the job I knew I didn’t want but thought I needed. Sure to every task or favor I was…
“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson When we graduate school, we’re often expected to get right into working in our fields and create a career for ourselves. We should have it all figured out, right?…
Happy September everyone! I still find it hard to wrap my mind around there only being four months left before the New Year. Here’s to the beginning of a new school year for those in school! I’ve been feeling incredibly inspired to set goals that will help me manifest my dreams, and I feel that September…
Happy first day of Fall! It’s officially finally Autumn, so I’m just going to ignore the fact that it feels like nearly 30 degrees outside today. Don’t get me wrong, I love summer, but I feel as though it’s time for a change. I’m really looking forward to the many changes and the energy shift…