How to Avoid Acting on Impulse/Cravings

Hi lovely readers, Happy Saturday. I'm in recovery, meaning I am an addict who is trying to refrain from using drugs. I have many negative impulses, but the worst for me are my cravings. When you're early in recovery, you frequently have periods of obsessively thinking about what it would feel like to use, what …

How to Become an Early/Earlier Morning Riser

Hi lovely readers! This morning I woke up at 6:30 am. For me, that's absolutely insane. To be fair, my parents are sick and were coughing at 5 so I wasn't completely resting when I decided to get out of bed, but I also know this is because I have been pushing myself to move …

How to Pack Effectively for Vacations

Hi lovely readers, At present, I'm in Jamaica! Negril specifically. It is so beautiful here! I used to be a serious over-packer, and I still kind of am. But I've figured out a few tips to limit the number of things you bring and wonder, "what was this supposed to go with?!" or "what weather …

February Favourites

Hi lovely readers, Today I'm going to share a brief collection of favourite items from this month. The first one is my planner! I got it from Indigo bookstore and it's got enough space allotted for everyday that I can plan things in detail. I use it everyday. It matches all of my school supplies …

How to Find Your Confidence

Hi lovely readers! Happy Monday. Today I'm going to share some tips for something I never thought I could - confidence. I have talk about self-love before, but confidence is a whole other spiel. I was in a phase of growth where I was capable of saying things like "I am a good daughter" and …

Updated Everyday Makeup Routine

Hi lovely readers! Two posts in one day! Insane, I know. There's a severe weather warning here in Toronto so I literally can't leave and do anything, so I figured there was no harm in working on my blog today. I'm going to share my new everyday makeup routine. I used to do really heavy …

Effective Studying

Hi lovely readers, I'm in my fourth year of my B.S.W. at a university in my city, and I love studying. That sounds crazy, but I genuinely do. I used to hate setting aside time to sit down and stare at a textbook for hours, but since I've figured out the most effective and time-saving …