Just on my heart to share this today! Please, please, please don’t settle for your life friends! It’s okay to be afraid, but do it anyways!
Author: Solen Aref
My Seesaw Journey with Anxiety
If it’s true that it has to get worse before it gets better, I’m living proof of it. My anxiety’s taken me to some real dark places, and I’m so thankful God saw me through the worst of it.
My 2024 New Year Resolutions!
I love doing news years resolutions because it feels like turning a fresh, crisp new leaf every time. I’m so excited for this year, and I hope to God I’m not being naive in expecting things to go smoother this year.
2 Years of Blogging: A Reflection
A part of me can’t believe I’ve been blogging for two whole years because it was the most difficult journey getting this blog up and running! Here’s a look back on how it all started and why blogging’s been one the best decisions I’ve made yet!
On Self-Worth and Productivity
I wrote this during the pandemic when I realized so much of my self-worth came from productivity. It took me years after writing this blog post to let go of that mentality, but here’s the thoughts I had about it in 2020. #fromthearchives
Outgrowing your Hometown Friends…Why you Don’t Need to feel So Damn Guilty
I’m a person who feels guilty for every damn thing I do, and outgrowing some of my hometown friendships was definitely one of them. It took me a minute to realize people grow and change at different rates, and that’s okay!
5 Small Steps to Live Healthier & Happier Part 3
A weekly series where I share five small things to add to your life for health & happiness (:
My Dry January Favorites
If there’s anyone who’s qualified to give you n/a recommendations, it’s me! I made the decision years ago to not drink for religious reasons, so I’m always on the hunt for the next best drink that’s fun & fresh (and sober of course!)
Two Books that Changed my Life this Year
This year, the books I did read really taught me a lot and two of them left an impact on my life that I truly consider life changing- and that’s not just me being dramatic.
Why I Highly Recommend Interning in College
College is THE time to try out different jobs like you’re trying on sweaters. I’ve worked about 12 different jobs since I was 16 and each one’s taught me something new, but most importantly each job’s showed me what I want- and don’t want in the future.