I Let Myself Be When I’ve Hit a Creative Block. Here’s Why
There are days when words don't arrive. They hover around just out of reach, like dust caught in sunlight—visible but untouchable. I sit with the stillness, my fingers resting on…
The Unexpected Joy of My Side Project vs. My 9-5
I've worked as a graphic designer for years now. It pays my bills, funds my grocery runs and allows me to treat myself to overpriced brunch on some weekends. My…
6 Easy Sunday Habits That Set the Tone for the Week
Sunday habits used to be something I treated like a lost day. Half-recovery from the week that just happened, half dreading the upcoming week. I would either try to cram…
I Didn’t Wait for 30 to Realise Friendships Change—Here’s How Mine Did
I used to think friendships were like souvenirs—you collect them, you keep them and they stay just as they were. But somewhere in my mid to late 20s, I started…
When Mindfulness Means Sitting with the Mess, Not Fixing It
Every time someone mentions mindfulness, the first image that comes to mind is sitting quietly in the middle of a jungle, surrounded by the insects singing, without a single thought…
The Value of Solitude in a Connected World
In an era where connection is constant—where our phones buzz with notifications, timelines scroll endlessly, and even moments of rest are often accompanied by background noise—solitude can feel like a…
30 isn’t a Deadline
Personal growth didn’t come up much when people talked about turning 30. Growing up (or even to this day on some occasions), I often heard people around me—family, friends, acquaintances—talk…