Stress: Friend or Foe?

Stress: Friend or Foe?

Stress: It’s everybody’s favorite five-letter word, isn’t it? We all talk about it: “I’m so stressed out.” “I’m overwhelmed.” “I’m fried.” And the consequences? Real. Tears. Irritability. Burnout. Ghosting our friends. Snapping at cashiers. Harming relationships....
Take a Break. Before You Need One.

Take a Break. Before You Need One.

Lately, my days have started with deep rest and intentional slowness. A good night’s sleep. A hot beverage on the porch. Time to read, journal, and watch the sun come up. I take a short stroll to the park, kick off my shoes, and stand barefoot in the grass—a grounding...