I'll admit that I've struggled with this lately. Especially thinking that a life completely free of anxiety or depression is realistic. However, I'm still learning that if I constantly think that reaching these goals will bring me happiness, then I'll never be happy at all. Yes, goals are important, but what's also important is being realistic and being grateful for what we have now. No life is 100% free of...

It’s crazy to me that my insecurities are starting to fade away. What’s my secret? Well…there isn’t one. I’m no different than you when it comes to those self-conscious thoughts. I’ve looked in the mirror many times before and picked out the many things I dislike about my body. "I'm too skinny." "I still have cellulite." "I wish my teeth were straighter." Once I truly realized that nearly ev...

Am I the only one who hates phones but knows I couldn’t live without it? Lol seriously I find myself getting lost in my phone more than I do life sometimes. I really try to shy away from having it out when grabbing food with someone or being around family, and admittedly, I do a pretty good job now. However, when my social anxiety turns on, my phone still comes out and I know that's something I need to improve on. In gener...

Being the first to say “I love you” terrified me. Some, I’ve said it to friends…some, I’ve said it to romantically…and some, I’ve said it to with a mix of both. “What if they don’t say it back?” “What if they think I'm weird?” “What if they reject me?” Those were all thoughts I’ve had and I’m sure you’ve had them too. After years of working on myself, I’ve realized this...If I’ve gotten to the point where I feel a need t...

I wish I could relate to the top one more. I was so used to putting in countless time, effort, and care into any relationship I entered. It didn't matter how much that person gave back. If I'm in a relationship, I'm giving it my all and that's just me. Little did I know that each unhealthy relationship I entered only set me up for more unhealthy relationships in the future. I'd think "why can't...

I don't know your life. You don't know mine. Socially Awkward PAST: I could not talk to guys my own age for a majority of high school. CAUSE: I was sexually abused by a male that I trusted as a kid. Commitment Issues PAST: I struggled to learn that my feelings matter in a relationship. CAUSE: My first emotionally abusive relationships taught me that a girl's feelings always mattered more than mine. Insecure PA...

I am selfish. Although I hate the word, “selfish”, and the many sh*tty people I associate with it...to be selfish AND mindful of others is the way that we DESERVE to live life. Forget what you know about the word “selfish” and tell yourself this: “My life isn’t meant to be lived pleasing others at every moment. My life is meant to be lived the way that I want to because it's MINE. As long as I’m kind and respectful of othe...

I haven’t missed posting on social media. I haven’t missed trying to grow my Instagram page instead of trying to grow my relationships in real life. That’s why I took a break. I lost what made posting on social media, fun, and to be honest, the only thing that kept me going was you guys. You are why I strive to be as honest on here as I can be. You are why I will always talk about what is real despite what everyone else po...

Believe it or not, I’ve given some social media “celebrities” a LOT of real estate in my head these last few years. I’ve followed people that make me feel bad about myself. I’ve looked at someone’s misleading post and gotten worked up about it in my head. Not anymore. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These negative thoughts from somebody that I don’t even know isn’t worth the time. I’m always surrounding myself with positive people in my l...

Working out should be meant for only one thing: to make yourself feel happier. Whether you’re rehabilitating, trying to look better for you, trying to feel healthier, or just doing it for a mood boost; happiness should be your end result. I’ve spent most of my life pushing my body well past the acceptable limit with my invisible illness. What I wish I learned sooner is that I don’t need to hate my workouts, I don’t need to d...