Hi! LIFE UPDATE! It’s my last week working for People Magazine! After 7 years at the job I made the very difficult decision to end my time there. It’s been the most transformative, coolest job ever and I’m so freaking grateful. Truly the end of an era! So why the change? To put it simply- I’m taking a break from full-time work to focus on my mental health. I’ve had a rough year. My anxiety and brain fog were out of control. Spotty vision, anxiety attacks and and at my worst, it was extremely dark. I would say things like “I can’t live like this” because of how unbearable the anxiety was. Really scary stuff:( As I search for answers, I know a couple things to be true: I have absolutely overworked myself and have given myself chronic stress. I recently did some hormone testing and my doctor said my body IS in a state of chronic stress. Which is comforting knowing this is temporary and fixable?? This summer I barely had a day off of work, since I was juggling several jobs. When I do finally get a rest, my brain is stressing about work or trying to get more work 😵💫 Hence, the decision to take some things off my plate and re-wire my brain to learn how to RELAX. Secondly, I’ve had mental health issues bubbling up for years, unaddressed. I finally came to terms with my addiction to alcohol and can proudly say an INCREDIBLE thing that came from this year is that I no longer abuse alcohol. I never thought I would see the day where I didn’t crave booze at the end of the day. It took a lot of effort, and sometimes I feel like I’m “no longer cool or fun” when I set boundaries, but I’m insanely proud!!! So I’m finally taking my mental well-being seriously. I’m going to take a few months off to rest, travel and form healthier habits! I’ve been doing daily meditation, journaling, yoga, I’m starting EMDR therapy for trauma, and a bunch of other things which are helping! I’m already feeling better but I know this is a journey. Soooo anywhoo that’s a ramble but I’m so hopeful and excited about the future – something I couldn’t have said a few months ago. Lots of love to everyone. I know it can get tough but we have to keep fighting. Always know I’m in your corner 💕
Packers game in London? Say less 💚💛
Will forever be thinking about this Iceland trip. It came at a time when I needed a break and I found myself feeling so free and happy. I will always cherish petting the beautiful Icelandic horses and chillin in the hot springs. Take 👏🏼 me 👏🏼 back 👏🏼 📸 all pictures by the insanely talented @svenoreo
Will forever be thinking about this Iceland trip. It came at a time when I needed a break and I found myself feeling so free and happy. I will always cherish petting the beautiful Icelandic horses and chillin in the hot springs. Take 👏🏼 me 👏🏼 back 👏🏼 📸 all pictures by the insanely talented @svenoreo
Will forever be thinking about this Iceland trip. It came at a time when I needed a break and I found myself feeling so free and happy. I will always cherish petting the beautiful Icelandic horses and chillin in the hot springs. Take 👏🏼 me 👏🏼 back 👏🏼 📸 all pictures by the insanely talented @svenoreo
Will forever be thinking about this Iceland trip. It came at a time when I needed a break and I found myself feeling so free and happy. I will always cherish petting the beautiful Icelandic horses and chillin in the hot springs. Take 👏🏼 me 👏🏼 back 👏🏼 📸 all pictures by the insanely talented @svenoreo
Will forever be thinking about this Iceland trip. It came at a time when I needed a break and I found myself feeling so free and happy. I will always cherish petting the beautiful Icelandic horses and chillin in the hot springs. Take 👏🏼 me 👏🏼 back 👏🏼 📸 all pictures by the insanely talented @svenoreo
Will forever be thinking about this Iceland trip. It came at a time when I needed a break and I found myself feeling so free and happy. I will always cherish petting the beautiful Icelandic horses and chillin in the hot springs. Take 👏🏼 me 👏🏼 back 👏🏼 📸 all pictures by the insanely talented @svenoreo
Will forever be thinking about this Iceland trip. It came at a time when I needed a break and I found myself feeling so free and happy. I will always cherish petting the beautiful Icelandic horses and chillin in the hot springs. Take 👏🏼 me 👏🏼 back 👏🏼 📸 all pictures by the insanely talented @svenoreo
Will forever be thinking about this Iceland trip. It came at a time when I needed a break and I found myself feeling so free and happy. I will always cherish petting the beautiful Icelandic horses and chillin in the hot springs. Take 👏🏼 me 👏🏼 back 👏🏼 📸 all pictures by the insanely talented @svenoreo
May was so lovely 🥰 🌸
May was so lovely 🥰 🌸
May was so lovely 🥰 🌸
May was so lovely 🥰 🌸
May was so lovely 🥰 🌸
first solo trip activated and for now just chillin in Iceland 🧊
first solo trip activated and for now just chillin in Iceland 🧊
first solo trip activated and for now just chillin in Iceland 🧊
