A collection of my 2am thoughts & advice for 20-somethings trying to find balance in life
In our early and mid-twenties, most of us find ourselves stuck in a whirlwind of options. We can decide to move out of our parent's house, go to graduate school, get a full-time job, travel the world, or even start a business if we wanted to. But sometimes the plethora of options leaves us feeling … Continue reading Here’s Why Saying “IDK What To Do With My Life” is a Cop-out—And What to Do About It
In 2020, when cops are still getting away with wrongful murder and the names of innocent black people are still becoming hashtags, how can you not look around you and ask “what can I do to help change this?” Our white, POC, and non-white POC counterparts can’t pretend racism doesn’t exist anymore. They can't act … Continue reading 7 Black Mental Health and Wellness Workshops to Support Emotional Well-being
Have you ever met someone for the first time and felt like you’ve known them your whole life? A good number of us have probably experienced this uncanny ability to connect with people based on initial interactions alone, and I can certainly relate. I know what it’s like to have a guy send me a … Continue reading Why Attachment Holds Us Back in Romantic Relationships
What if you lived in the same building with neighbors you could never communicate with face-to-face? No human contact. No cell phones. No communication with the outside world. Just social media. This was the premise of the new Netflix series called 'The Circle', which numerous viewers tuned in to find out just exactly what the … Continue reading How I came to Love the Netflix series ‘The Circle’
November 3, 2019 Disclaimer: I am not a dating counselor and do not hold any licenses or degrees in relationships, dating, or marriage. Over the past few years I've been swayed into altering my definition of dating. I recall reading posts on Twitter specifically downplaying the notion of dating someone with the possible intent to … Continue reading “Dating to Marry” is an Ideology that Should Be Taken Seriously
September 23, 2019 While attending university, I had the wonderful opportunity to connect with many great mentors who helped guide me throughout my four years on campus. One mentor in particular shared life-changing advice during one of the most challenging periods I faced during my senior year, both personally and academically. At the time, my … Continue reading 11 Nuggets of Life Advice I Learned in College
It's true.. life is like an iPhone. Each year around September we can expect to hear about the release of a new edition. It all started with the original iPhone, then came the iPhone 3G, followed by iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and now the latest iPhone 11 line. But when you think about the evolution … Continue reading Life is like an iPhone
I came across this article as I was reading through emails this morning. The header stuck out to me and bonus, it's only a 3 minute read! Excerpt: "After I got stuck recently, I thought of the hard truths about life I was ignoring. Once I returned to these lessons, everything improved again." - Darius … Continue reading 17 Hard Truths About Life I Ignored For Too Long
What Would Jen Say? 