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 | May 17, 2021 | Eating Disorder Recovery, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Self Care
Sundays are usually the days since I’ve moved to Tampa to go over to my mom’s house and give her a day of emotional rest. See, my amazing, incredible, strong, powerful, faithful mother is also a wife to a man who was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago. Being a...
by Lauren Dow | Mar 22, 2021 | Happiness, Personal Growth, Self Love
What is it about failure that causes us to feel so debilitated? The concept of not meeting the expectations we ultimately set for ourselves based on society’s standards. The “ladder” which has been defined by the white man since our constitution and overall...
by Lauren Dow | Dec 21, 2020 | Mental Health, Personal Growth, Self Care, Wellness
Have you ever had a conversation with yourself? I mean a real, honest conversation. “No, I know you’re ‘fine’ but how are you really doing?” I sat down on my orange yoga mat, crossed my legs, closed my eyes, and started to breathe. In and out, I counted each breath...