I think back to my high school years. That girl seems unrecognizable compared to any version of my 20-something self. She lacked confidence, felt constant insecurity, and tied her worth to fleeting moments. She shopped at Aeropostle because she thought it’d make her cool. She laughed at jokes she didn’t …
I speak quite extensively about gratitude and the role it has played in my life. I explain how it’s been the foundation for my morning routine. Every morning, I write down five things for which I am grateful. Yes, every single day. It is so very important that we are …
In just over a week, summer officially concludes as students gear up for school. I’ve called the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh home for the last four years. However, this time feels different. As I enter into my fifth and final year, I find myself nostalgic. Four whole years have …
As I was preparing several posts for the week, it dawned on me that I’ve never really shared why I do what I do. Why I invest so much time into creating posts for Daily Dose’s Instagram and Facebook pages. Why I spend hours writing blogs that I’m not even …
The Time is Now It’s time — to let go, cut ties, to move on. Whatever comes to mind when reading those words, that’s your next mountain. That’s the next forward step you need to take. Letting go is both freeing and heartbreaking. Oftentimes, we must let go of something …
Recently, podcasts have become massively popular across a range of generations for a variety of reasons. They offer access to insights and knowledge that previously required extensive time and money to acquire. Perhaps the greatest advantage to this new trend is its portability. Podcasts can be listened to at the …
Can you believe that it’s already June 30th, 2019. Despite our best efforts, it’s always a surprise when June closes its doors and July walks in. We’ve made our way through six whole months and now have one-half of the calendar left. Historically, the last six months always go quicker …
Burnout. Let’s talk about it. Regardless of whether you’re a student, teacher, nurse, business professional, freelancer, or employed in a wide range of other job families, you have likely experienced the effects of reaching the point of burnout. Some of us have an acute understanding of the word as the …
What Society Showcases With the prevalence of social media in society today, everyone has a platform to voice their opinions. We are bombarded with persuasive media and easily influenced by brands, often unknowingly. Everyone has something to say and discerning wisdom from the rubble can be laborious. An especially common …
We all have Baggage. We all have “stuff”. Perhaps you tie yours up in different colored ribbon than I do with mine. Nonetheless, it is present, difficult to bear, and, if we allow it, all-consuming. Why do we work tirelessly to pretend like the hard times don’t exist? To cover …
