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Stories, reflections, and soft rebellions from life in motion - a mix of midlife musings, dog-mom tales, creative chaos, and gentle reminders to slow down. Grab a mug, settle in, and wander through whatever speaks to you today.
My Spicy Brain: Embracing My Quirks and Soft Rebellion
Living with a “neurospicy” brain means juggling quirks, half-finished projects, bursts of energy, and the need for deep rest. Over time, I’ve learned to embrace my chaos, honor my downtime, and lean into tools that keep me grounded. This blog is about finding balance in the mix of creativity, anxiety, and soft rebellion—and how little reminders (from planners to cozy comforts) can make life feel more manageable and meaningful.
The Many-Tabs Toolkit: My Favorite Notebooks, Apps & Cozy Tech
Tech doesn’t have to feel cold. In my many-tabs toolkit, I share the notebooks, apps, and cozy desk essentials—like noise-cancelling headphones and warm lighting—that make workdays calmer, more intentional, and a little softer.
My Spicy Brain: My Anxiety Toolkit
When anxiety creeps in, I’ve learned that having a personal toolkit makes all the difference. From small comforts like peppermint oil and a personal fan to grounding practices like the 5-4-3-2-1 method, these tools help me feel less powerless when panic rises. In this post, I share my go-to anxiety toolkit—the little things that keep me steady and remind me I’m not alone in this journey.
My Spicy Brain: Living with Anxiety - My Journey Toward Owning It
When I had my first panic attack on the side of a freeway in 2007, I thought I was dying. What I didn’t realize at the time was that anxiety would become part of my story—but not the whole of who I am. In this post, I share my journey with panic attacks, therapy, and finding grounding tools that help me live with anxiety instead of letting it define me.
Brain Tabs: Because Sometimes Your Brain Needs a Filing Cabinet
Ever feel like your brain has 37 tabs open and at least five of them are frozen? That’s exactly why I created Brain Tabs — a printable tool that flexes with you instead of guilting you with blank pages. It’s not a planner, it’s not a journal — it’s your brain’s filing cabinet, ready whenever you need it. No dates. No rules. Just pages you can print, scribble on, and actually use. Read on to see how Brain Tabs can help you organize a messy mind without the side order of shame.