The blog

Lessons in love
It's hard to go through pain and trust that it's meant for you. It's even harder to let go of something that felt so real – something that felt like home. But what's the hardest …
My favourite books of 2024
This is becoming one of my favourite yearly traditions – aside from the self development reflections, of course. I'm learning what the perfect balance is between fiction and nonfiction. My favourite books of 2024 were …
Saturated fat – a misunderstood macronutrient
If you type "is saturated fat good for you" into Google, I bet I could tell you what you'd find. The simple answer – it's bad. As someone who has always been a huge fan …
Dear, long distance best friends
Dear long distance best friends, I miss you. 2024 was a chaotic year for me, to put it lightly. Please do read all about it. The hardest transition when moving home was leaving all of …
A reflection of 2024: My intentional life of chaos
I've come to the realisation that I may subconsciously attract chaos into my life. We all feel the magnetic attraction to the New Year – the opportunity for change, new beginnings, a fresh start. A …
Are infrared saunas better?
Recently, a new sauna opened up in my local Leisureplex. My boyfriend had been dying to take me there, but I'd always preferred using an infrared sauna (which this one wasn't). Unable to tell if …
My holy grail skincare products of 2024
I've discovered some absolute keepers in the skincare and beauty world this year. I attribute it mostly to the endless hours I spent on YouTube, but what else is one supposed to procrastinate with when …
Make it happen
There aren't many feelings that suck as much as not having control over your life. I know I don't speak alone when I say that I not only struggle to know what I want, but …
The 7 types of rest we need
In usual Monday fashion, I was telling my friend at work that I was tired, despite going to bed early. That was when she asked if I'd heard of the 7 types of rest. And …
Everything you need to know about vitamin C
Up until a week ago, I thought I'd found my holy grail skin brightener. I'd always used a vitamin C serum, but none quite as transformative as this one. As it turns out, there are …
Are soulmates real?
I tend to be a bitter person when I'm single. All that spoon-feeding that couples do; hands interlocked under the dinner table. It makes me ill. I like to think it's because I genuinely enjoy …
My favourite healthy breakfasts
Breakfast, as you may know, is a time that I rarely forget. Since moving into a share house, new routines have called for new breakfast ideas. If I had to choose, I'm definitely a sweet …
This supplement cleared my hormonal breakouts
I've always struggled with my skin and hormonal acne breakouts. Being on the pill helped me for years, but when I came off birth control 4 years ago, I started to break out again. I've …
Changing careers in your twenties
How do you change careers when you've never really had one? In usual fashion, my biannual crisis found its way to me. Except this time, amidst all the chaos, I finally found something. After months …
The four phases (seasons) of our menstrual cycle
When I first started learning about my cycle, it was hard to remember all of the different types of hormones and what fluids came out of my body at what times. Your cycle is so …
3 beauty products I can’t quit
Since starting my corporate job in July, I've been thinking a lot more about makeup. I enjoy taking a slow twenty minutes in the morning to mindfully apply my skincare and beauty products. To make …
How to slowly shift your mindset
I've been so focused on taking care of my physical health and nutrition lately that I've forgotten about my mental and emotional health. I've gone through big change after big change the last few months …
The importance of early morning sun
After barely seeing the sun for about 9 months, the start of spring in the southern hemisphere is warming my soul. Okay, slightly dramatic, but the change of seasons I experienced after moving from Europe …
Honey – my new favourite skincare ingredient
Masks aren't usually a staple in my skincare routine. I used to float between one or two when I had some extra time for self care, but never used any consistently. I gravitate towards hydrating …
Follow your curiosity
When I got really into podcasts in 2022, I listened to an Oprah's Super Soul episode that featured author Elizabeth Gilbert. I'd heard of her before – I love Eat Pray Love and Big Magic. …