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Travel journal: part 3
The joy of exploring the world is back and I couldn't be happier. I wrote my first travel journal in April of 2024. At the time, I hadn't yet realised what travel represented for me. …
Why I’m 27 and starting over (and that’s okay)
What if we're all moving too fast? Our twenties are a thunderstorm of contradictions. When we ask for life advice, these are the typical answers we'll get: Travel the world! Save your money! Invest! Find …
12 rules for friendship
I am not someone who has had a lot of friends throughout my life — I don't think I ever will be. But what I've come to learn is what authentic, loving friendship looks and …
Navigating loneliness and disconnection in your twenties
Since therapy sessions are a little out of my sad student budget, I've found myself (like many others) turning to a robot to articulate my thoughts and feelings. I'm scared to admit that it has, …
How ice baths and saunas can ease PMS and balance hormones
Six months into my regular sauna routine, I didn't think any other therapy could rival its satisfaction. It made my shoulder tension melt away in seconds. That was until one of my netball teammates introduced …
Your guide to the perfect “no-makeup” makeup routine
I wanted to aim for a skinimalism routine but, truthfully, my complexion looks infinitely better with a little bit of colour to it. And I am just so dang excited to tell you about my …
3 ways I am learning to be human again
This isn't the first time I've found myself trapped in a cycle of comparison and perfectionism. What is beauty in our eyes? What does it mean to be successful? Here is what I have learned …
Can’t sleep? Try a healthy bedtime snack
There's a delicate line we must walk when it comes to our blood sugar, hormones, and energy levels. If we aren't consuming enough protein and carbs, or we're simply not getting the right amount of …
The 5 latest K-beauty trends you’ll adore
When it comes to skincare, Korea has always led the way. From snail mucin, mochi and glass skin, to ginseng, toner pads and sheet masks. I'm here for it all. It looks like we're going …
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 …