How To Actually Apologize (from a Highly Sensitive Person + Chronic Over-Apologizer)
You’ve heard it thrice already before breakfast. In line for coffee. When you hold the door. An arm brushes against you unexpectedly at work. The yogi next to you scoots their mat a few inches to the right to make space. It’s a crowded class and knocks your...
Ghost Worries: The Fear of What *Might* Happen.
I am high-strung. It’s not that I’m not easygoing or that I’m quick to argue – not in the least. My high-strungness manifests in waves…or rather, in jolting earthquakes that eventually rumble themselves out. My high-strungness comes in the form of Ghost...
From Zilla to Chill-a: What To Do When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed (…By The Good Things)
Everything is going great. Nothing is going wrong. There’s so much good going on. I am so excited to get married. And, I am so. overwhlemed. I always used to wonder why soonlyweds got so -zilla’d out over wedding planning. Sure, if there are big glitches,...
Setting (Mindful) Boundaries With Family During The Holidays + Beyond
The holiday season. On one hand, it’s a time of food, fun and family togetherness. On the other hand… it’s a time of food, fun and family togetherness. Getting together with the family can bring out all sorts of emotions. No matter how close your clan is or how...
On Jealousy vs. Envy: A Primer On Wanting What You Don’t Have
We’ve known each other for over a year, WANTers. We’ve learned what it means to love fully, we’ve redefined what it takes to move forward fearlessly, I’ve even let you in on the lessons I’ve learned from a little “too much” sideboob. We’ve...
