So what is #SelfLove all about? I’ve definitely embraced the bubble baths and candles that smell like warm pancakes trend- and that’s great because creating spaces where we feel sacred and treated as the divine beings we are is an essential part of loving ourselves. But just like there is far more to friendships than just girls nights out and much more to loving a partner than fancy dinners, there has to be a lot more involved in true self-love than simply treating ourselves

Boundaries are great. A quick Google search will result in dozens of inspirational quotes and memes about the importance of setting boundaries – and for good reason. Boundaries serve as basic guidelines that establish how we want to be treated by others. But we can set boundaries all day and still feel like shit at work or in our relationship or with family members. Why? Because we’re forgetting the most important part of boundary setting: ourselves. We are setting boundaries

A few months ago I went to see Lizzo in concert. It was a Tuesday night and I saw that she was playing in Detroit the next day. I decided to book an Air BnB, purchase tickets to the concert, and drive to Detroit in the morning. I attended the concert - AMAZING! But, as I was driving home the next morning, I couldn’t shake a feeling of disappointment. I went on an adventure - I love adventure! I went alone - I love doing things by myself. I drove to a city I’d never been to be

I have been creative my entire life. When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being an artist. When I was in high school, I was always coming up with the most out-there, colorful ideas during art class. In college, I fearlessly explored different creative outlets. But somewhere between college and a few years ago, I lost that creative freedom. In fact, I was so caught up with jobs, break-ups, bills, student loans, goals, and everyday life, that it wasn't until a few months ago