Are you on your phone too much- girl me too. I recently talked about how I plan on creating more than consuming and how I plan on cutting back, but today I wanted to share more practical ideas- like what I want to do when I am not typing on here and don’t want to…
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Breaking Free from the Scroll
Y’all, I am so embarrassed by how much time I have spent on social media in the last couple of months—it’s honestly disgusting. I have a couple of theories about why I was spending time on Instagram like it was my left limb, but I am not about to trauma dump. Instead, I am going…
How To Stay Sane During Indian Wedding Season
It’s officially wedding season for us Desis, and it’s already got me doing mental gymnastics. Back-to-back weddings from September all the way through April is a lot to handle! Planning, prepping, and double-checking calendars is how we survive this chaotic but fun season. Its my favorite season since we get the opportunity to see so…
How to Handle “Sunday Scaries” as a social worker
While I don’t get the usual “Sunday scaries,” I feel the Friday scaries as my workweek kicks off on Saturday. The anticipation—wondering what kind of day I’m walking into, if my patient load will be manageable, or if I’ll be tracking down family members—definitely keeps me up some nights. Here are a few things I…
6 Affordable Everyday Essentials That Make Life Easier
Recently, I was chatting with friends about the little things that truly make life better, and it got me thinking: the most useful items in our day-to-day lives are often not the most expensive. Inspired by that conversation, I took a walk around my house to gather a few of my favorite affordable essentials—some I…
How To Reset Yourself For The Work Week- 3 Twelve-hour Shifts
I’m a creature of habit, and if there’s one habit that keeps my work life in check, it’s my Friday reset routine—what might be a Sunday reset for most. Think of it as a mini ritual that sets me up for success, ensuring my next three days flow smoothly both at home and at work….