Springtime & Second Chances
Spring Solstice, on this day the daylight hours will be the exact same as the nighttime hours. It also marks the beginning of when the days will become longer and the nights shorter. People will start to spend more time outside because winter is finally over, and the weather will begin to warm. This is […]
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Waterfalls & Suitcases
When the emotional volcano erupts in such a way as mine did (see this post for more about that), it’s really difficult to stop the flow of lava. Sometimes your emotions become so over-the-top that you have no idea what is going on, or how you got there. And sometimes it happens in all the […]
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My Thoughts on Mental Health & Medication
July 2010. Ben and I had our first apartment together, a first floor duplex in the Fan. Someone entered our apartment from the open window in the kitchen. Luckily we had gone out that night. It was a convenient snatch-and-grab. He, she, they took our digital cameras, Ben’s laptop, my jewelry, a bowl of change, […]
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Let It Go!
Anxiety has such mixed responses in the world these days. I get asked a lot why I can't just let things go, or why I can't just move on. On the other end of the spectrum, sometimes I get looked at like I am an injured puppy. Guess what? They both suck.
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Love Yourself First
When I first decided to write this post, all I had was a fun playlist idea. I have listened to it numerous times while cooking dinner with Ben, both of us really enjoying ourselves. But when I sat down to actually write the post, I just stared at the blank page. What can I say about loving yourself that hasn't already been said a thousand times?
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Little Black Books, Journalism & CBD
I have a confession to make. I have a Little Black Book.
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Anxiety. And Excess Stuff
In my never-ending quest for living life a little less anxious, I came across the concept of how physical clutter can lead to a more cluttered mind. I started looking around my house at all the stuff I own. Thoughts immediately flooded into my head like, “You can’t get rid of that. It was a […]
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Back to Therapy, I Go
Finding a therapist is like getting thrown back into dating. Ugh!
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Poshmark
Yes, My Mom Dresses Me Everything on this page was specifically picked out by my Mom. If an item sparks your interest, it can be yours. Click on the image to see additional photos or to purchase. Use referral code “jenyolton” when you sign up for Poshmark for $5. off your first purchase.
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New Year, New You
January 22, 2018 was the first day that I laced up my tennis shoes and decided to go for a run. I made a playlist and download an interval timer. I set it for 1 minute run/4 minute walk for 30 minutes. I went out super early because I couldn’t sleep. It happens to me […]
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