I’ve been called “extra”, “emotional”, “sensitive” all my life. People tell me I need to let things go or to loosen up. I need to just “not worry so much” or “not let things get to me”. Yeah, I hadn’t thought of that, thanks. I’m 31; I’m pretty sure it’s just my personality. And turnsContinue reading “People Tell Me I’m “Too Sensitive”–Turns Out They’re Right (and it’s backed by science)”
Author Archives: Jessica
The Heaviness of Impermanence
I’m caught indefinitely waiting. An “in-between” state, kinda. It sucks.
The Truth about Recovering from a Mental Illness
Why I’ll never be “normal” and why that’s okay.
I Tried Breaking My Phone Addiction for 10 Days
I thought breaking my phone addiction would be as easy as deleting social media apps. I was wrong.
Breaking Phone Addiction: My Plan to Stop Mindless Scrolling
I was in denial about my cell phone addiction and the negative effects of social media. Until now.
The Nutrition and Supplement Plan that Improved My Mental Health (Including No More Brain Fog)
Low mood and brain fog were taking over my life. I changed my diet to work from the outside in.
I Went to Planet Fitness for the First Time and Didn’t Die
Planet Fitness? More like Planet Awkward. It’s me. I’m who’s awkward.
My Personal Kindness Revolution
Can Small Acts of Kindness Change the World?
How Gratitude Has Affected My Mental Health
Talking about what I was grateful for had some surprising benefits.
Life Lessons I Learned When I Worked in Retail
I used to be pretty promiscuous when it came to keeping a job. I’d jump from job to job, fed-up with the toxic environment, the terrible managers, or crappy pay/hours. Sometimes all three. I’ve been fired from a few, too, but that’s another story. As a result, I’ve worked nearly 30 jobs in almost 15Continue reading “Life Lessons I Learned When I Worked in Retail”
