Less than a week before my daughter was due, I was camping in the middle of the desert at Burning Man. Spending the final weeks of pregnancy living in an RV, covered in dust, and sweating through 100+ degree days probably sounds crazy to most people, and with good reason. But one thing I’ve…
wellness
One Day At A Time: Living With Anxiety and Depression
I spent an entire day in bed last week. I didn’t even put on clothes. Clothes are for people who have lives. Places to be, people to talk to. I often feel I don’t have any of that. It’s just me, my thoughts, and my feelings. Sometimes I get a sense of an inner stillness. A joy that’s…
Find Yourself By Finding Fun
“Fun is the purest form of enjoyment and happiness. It’s for workaholics and dream chasers, it’s for curious kids and responsible adults. It’s for all of us.” When was the last time you did something for yourself? Like, just for yourself, to make you smile and feel happy? Mine was this morning. When I woke…
I Quit Using Anti-Depressants and My Life Has Never Been Better
I was twelve years old the first time I tried to kill myself. I had been amassing a stash of various over-the-counter pills in an economy sized bottle from Sam’s Club for over two months. I even stole a few bottles for my stash from the cabinet of my dad’s new house the afternoon he…
Official Rules of the 30 Day Fun Challenge
Do at least one fun thing every day for 30 days, no matter how awesome or terrible you’re feeling. It can be something simple or really go for it and step out of your comfort zone. Take a photo and upload it to Facebook and/or Instagram with a caption “Day X of #30dayfunchallenge” Add…
30 Days of Fun
I’ve been doing something that I hope will change the world. I have been pursuing fun as my main goal in life. Having a good time and enjoying myself is my number one priority. And you know what? It feels pretty good. I’ve always been an outgoing, bubbly person when I’m around other people. I…