26 Lessons
I turned 26 years old last week. Yes, it’s still strange to me. But what an opportune time to share 26 lessons I’ve learned in 26 years. 🙂
Category: Reflection
Anxiety & My Physical Health
I feel pooped. Anxiety might be a mental disorder, but I can’t deny the effects it has on my physical health.
As a Child of Immigrants
What happened to the “American dream”? Is it no longer for everyone?Â
I am a child of immigrants. My mom and dad came to America from the Philippines in hopes of finding a better life than the one they left behind. They’ve worked hard to give my brothers and me the privileged lives we’ve had.
A Rant on Addiction
Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease. Addiction is a disease. That means that an addicted person isn’t just someone who makes bad choices, an addicted person is someone who is ill and needs treatment.
My Mental Health
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, I thought it only appropriate to talk more about my own mental health. Not-so-fun fact: I struggle with anxiety.
Learning to Forgive
“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.”Â
― Nelson Mandela
Secondhand Clothing is Cool
Yes, I know Earth Day has already passed (the past 2 weeks have been very hectic), but I really wanted to share my love of thrift shopping and secondhand clothing! Two Earth Days ago, I vowed to reduce how much brand-new clothing I bought. Why?
Adulting is Hard: Nostalgia
I’m hardly old. I’m only 25, but here are 10 things I miss about my childhood.
Putting in Work: Relationships
It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, but we’re trying. Here’s my advice for building a healthy, loving relationship.
Everyone Gets Anxiety, Right?
Let’s get real for a second. I struggle with anxiety. You’re probably thinking, “That’s not a big deal. Everyone gets anxiety, right?”
As Told By Chasie 