Hyperarousal. Never heard of it? Me neither. But hyperarousal is a helpful concept to understand if you struggle with being easily excitable or have frequent feelings of restlessness, anxiety, overwhelm, and an inability to focus.
The Move
For the past year our family has lived in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment unit occupying the second-story of a duplex in Missoula, Montana. We moved there at the end of last summer during our transition into being a bi-state family.
A Simple Year and Self-Care
I struggle with the term “self-care.” What does it mean? How is it defined? How do we find the time? Does it really involve expensive supplements, hours at the gym, salt baths, crystals, and perfectly manicured nails? Without these answers, many of us, myself included, struggle to prioritize appropriate care for ourselves.
Sexy Ain’t Beautiful
Most of us want to be sexy. Many of us want to be beautiful. It’s easy to think of these terms as synonyms, but they’re not.
Minimalism
The lifestyle of minimalism is realizing what is impeding your path, then taking action.
Letting Go of My Former Self
Four years ago this weekend, I was 28 weeks pregnant with Ella. It was an unusually warm March so my former spouse, Wes, and I decided to drive our big red truck into the mountains for a hike. As we drove up a barely maintained logging road, already miles away from a paved highway and well out of cell service, the gravel under our tires became an ice rink. Instead of turning around, we decided to keep driving, hoping conditions would improve.
Minimalism Game
I’m a minimalist, but in the scope of my life, that’s a relatively new development. I’ve always had a less is more mindset, but it wasn’t until the fall of 2014 that I deliberately began minimizing — clearing physical and mental space for the priorities that I’d rededicated myself to: positive relationships, vibrant health, and continual growth. After several months of decluttering, I decided to play The Minimalist’s 30-Day Minimalism Game. The game was fun and it forced me to critically evaluate what material possessions Ella and I had, and what we truly needed.