Journal Entries
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What Atomic Habits Got Me to Actually Change—And What It Didn’t
Atomic Habits makes behavior change sound simple. In this post, I share what actually worked for me (and what flopped), and how I made habits stick without becoming a different person....
I Forgot I Loved That
We all forget. This post is about rediscovery—the moments when something clicks and you remember who you were before life got loud. And what happens when you invite that version back in....
Why Do We Avoid the Hard Conversations We Know We Need to Have?
We know the talks we’ve been dodging. This post explores the psychology of avoidance and how to approach difficult conversations with clarity, compassion, and less fear....
Sometimes It’s Okay to Be Misunderstood
We spend so much energy trying to be understood. But sometimes, growth means letting go of the need to be seen a certain way. This is a post about that kind of freedom....
No One Gets Out Unscathed: Finding Strength in the Scratch Marks
This isn’t a post about survival. It’s about aftermath. About how we grow in the marks life leaves on us, and why strength doesn’t mean healing without evidence....
Get Dressed Every Day—Even When No One’s Watching
When everything felt upside down, one thing helped: getting dressed. Not for productivity or performance—just for me. This is about reclaiming identity through small, daily choices....
Why I Stopped Romanticizing ‘High Functioning’ Anything
High functioning isn’t a compliment—it’s a mask. This post explores the hidden toll of pushing through, performing, and proving you're fine, even when you're not....
Why I Stopped Waiting for Normal to Come Back
After illness, loss, or any major shift, it’s tempting to wait for life to reset. I did that for a while. This post is about what changed when I stopped—and what I’m creating in the meantime....
What I Do Every Day That Makes the Rest of Life Easier
Some habits are loud. Others just quietly keep you going. This post shares the one thing I return to daily that helps me navigate stress, decisions, and creativity with more ease....
Rebuilding a Face, Rebuilding a Life: How I’m Designing the Next Version of Me
This isn’t just about surgery—it’s about identity. As I reconstruct my face, I’m also redesigning my sense of self. Here’s what I’m learning about resilience, aesthetics, and starting again on your own terms....