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I’m a writer, encourager, and mental health and wellness advocate. I share my story and experiences to help and encourage others. Learn more about me here and read the latest below. Join my newsletter to receive updates via email. Thank you for visiting. I hope you find something helpful here today.

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Six Ways To Cultivate More Joy In Life

Given the state of the world, it may feel challenging to find something to be joyful about, but that isn’t true. There are still so many things in life to find joy in. Today, I want to share Six Ways to Cultivate More Joy in Life.

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Encouragement To Enjoy Your Life Now

“and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” - 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12

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How To Maintain Peace Of Mind

At times, the world can feel out of control and chaotic. So, I’ve learned that I must protect my inner peace as much as possible, especially as someone who experiences anxiety. This is not to say I ignore what’s happening in the world and forget about everyone struggling.

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Four Simple Ways To Improve Your Mood

Sometimes we may find ourselves feeling low and our spirits down for what seems like no good reason. We’ll feel a bit grumpy and don't want to do the things I need to do. Many factors can affect our moods, including sleep deprivation, low blood sugar, stress, diet, and hormones.

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The Wellness Benefits Of Walking

I walk for 30-60 minutes most days of the week. I enjoy how walking makes me feel, and I love that it has been proven to have many health and wellness benefits. Today, I want to share some of these benefits with you. Walking has helped me so much mentally and physically, and I believe it can help you, too.

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Five Ways To Experience Personal Growth

We’re on a personal growth journey for as long as we live. Sometimes, we make more significant progress in our growth than at other times. Today, I wanted to share Five Ways to Experience Personal Growth. I have been implementing these things into my personal growth journey and hope they can help you.

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The Mental Health Benefits Of Decluttering

I embraced a minimalist lifestyle several years ago and completely decluttered my home. At the time, I experienced high levels of anxiety and stress, and I believe having so much stuff contributed to that anxiety. Since decluttering and adopting a minimalist lifestyle, I’ve been less stressed,

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How To Read The Bible More Consistently

It’s a goal of mine to read the Bible every day. Most of the time, I do, but that only came after I created a reading habit and understood why I was reading it. Today, I want to share some tips that may help you create a Bible-reading habit and read the Bible more consistently.

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Journaling For Wellness (How To Start)

Journaling has been part of my daily routine for many years, and I have benefited mentally and emotionally from keeping one. Journaling helps me process my thoughts and feelings by putting them on paper. 

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How To Create A Sustainable Wellness Routine

When we begin a wellness journey, we want to set ourselves up for success, so we read, watch videos, listen to wellness podcasts, and more. We try to find the perfect wellness routine, eat the ideal calories, and exercise perfectly to reach our wellness goals quickly.

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How I Started Trusting God With Anxiety

Today, I’m sharing my experience with anxiety and mental health. I’ll also share how inviting God into my mental health struggles and anxiety gave me the breakthrough I needed and has helped me cope with it even to this day. This experience was one of the darkest times in my life, but it served as a catalyst for me to trust in God

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GET MY NEW DEVOTIONAL

Keep Going: 30 Devotionals That Encourage You To Keep Going Every Day Life can be challenging at times, but there are still so many things to be joyful about. I’ve experienced some challenging and anxiety-ridden times in my life, but through it all, God has sustained me and given me the strength to keep going!

In this devotional, I share encouraging scriptures, relatable stories and experiences, and reflections that I pray will encourage you to persevere through life’s challenges, find joy in the everyday, and trust God through it all. Keep going, friend!