by Lauren Dow | Jun 5, 2022 | Happiness, Self Help, Wellness
I’ve struggled with my inability to overcome resistance for a long time. Resistance likes to wear costumes. It disguises itself as shame, self-sabotage, fear, doubt, procrastination, pride, and envy. This sneaky little monster shows up bright and early before...
by Lauren Dow | Jul 22, 2021 | Mental Health, Personal Growth, Self Care, Self Help
Since I was twenty-two, fresh out of college, I’ve worked in the field of social media. I was taught in the most mediocre fashion to create content. My career endeavors took me into the world of digital marketing companies and nonprofits while I continued to learn and...
by Lauren Dow | Apr 19, 2021 | Happiness, Personal Growth, Self Help, Wellness
“With everything going on right now,” I watched my new friend lean closer towards the phone so they could truly articulate with their body the severity of what they were feeling, “I just want to know when I’m finally going to touch the ground.” New Friend is a special...
by Lauren Dow | Dec 31, 2020 | Humanity, Personal Growth, Social Justice
Everyone has been saying the words, “Death to 2020,” and while I agree that 2020 was one of the most trying years of my existence yet, it was also the year that I grew the most. It’s one of those years where I look back and say, “I learned so much, let’s not make the...
by Lauren Dow | Oct 28, 2020 | Happiness, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Self Care, Self Help, Self Love, Wellness
I’ve been waking up the last several days around 4:30 AM. Not by choice. My body just likes to do this every few months especially when it realizes winter is on its way. Especially when it’s around the time of traumatic events that have taken place in my life (the...