Book Review: Redefining Anxiety by Dr John Delony
I had a very rare impulse to read nonfiction, so I picked up one of the random nonfiction books that I’ve had for forever but never read. Redefining Anxiety by Dr John Delony is an extremely quick read that I read in maybe 2 hours. I agree with most of the sentiments/judgments about how anxiety […]
The Disproportionate Power of Individual Words
I am an eternal student of literature, and my upcoming career involves manipulating words into an influence. I believe in and admire the power of words, especially when they are strung together in an intentional, masterful way. But I also recognize that it presupposes the idea that people have to be receptive towards those words. […]
Little Update: Text-to-Speech
*highlight the text for you to hear it as audio* Someone recently requested text-to-speech capability for my blog, which I’m so grateful to that person for doing. I hope this site is more accessible now for those who are visually-impaired or have reading disabilities. Or for people who would just rather listen. I have added […]
Let Me Linger Here: A Poem
Let me linger here; recall the beauty of breathing. I stare out your window at the autumn aspens among the green; Old Blue creeping slowly up gravel crunching lightly under its tread. I pat Old Blue’s dash whisper, “You’re doing great, sweetie” struggling up this mountain. I internalize the compliment, turn my face so […]
10 Gift Ideas for your Book-loving Friend
Can’t decide what to get your book-loving friend for Christmas? Need last-minute ideas? I got you. I’ve compiled a list of 10 gifts that your bookish loved one will enjoy. 1. Your favorite book that you know your friend hasn’t read. Gifting your favorite book to a friend is a beautiful thing; you are sharing […]
Strange Positive Affirmations
In honor of the ending of May, Mental Health Awareness Month, here are some not-so-ordinary positive affirmations. In case you’re unaware, positive affirmations are a kind of cognitive therapy, where you repeat statements (think “I am” statements like “I am worthy”) and try to rewire your brain to think positively. The idea is that if […]
Benefits of Finding Your Perfect Organizational Journal System
I remember when I was a freshman or sophomore in high school and I had a tiny little planner with tiny little entries and I about burst with frustration. It was just too small and it made me feel like I couldn’t think properly. I was stuck at boarding school so I couldn’t just go […]
Fabricating Tragic Beauty: A series of poems
Over the past decade or two, people have made a lot of progress in de-stigmatizing poor mental health, but it’s had the unfortunate consequence of sensationalizing mental illness, particularly depression. Now, depression is often portrayed as tragically beautiful, as a personality trait, or even as trendy. This can lead people to think that they need […]