Hi, I’m Christine!
I started my journey of healing to figure out why I was experiencing anxiety and overwhelm every day. Then I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety, postpartum depression, and early stage breast cancer.
My Story
Before my diagnoses, I was experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, autopilot, GI issues, muscle spasms, and many other stress related issues, on a daily basis. Yet I couldn’t admit to myself that I had problems because of the cushy life I was leading. I mean, who was I to complain when I had my family, food, a job, and a roof over my head.
To deal with my health issues (and hope they would go away), I tried distracting myself with television, bingeing on Netflix, expensive trips, shopping, and endless scrolling through social media & the internet. It didn’t make my problems go away and actually made them worse. Still, I kept persisting with the status quo.
I tried self-help: daily gratitude, positive affirmations, mirror work, occasional cleanses, thinking positive, meditation, and mindfulness. They worked for a bit, only to come back stronger than before.
Then came the triple whammy of diagnoses. PPD and GA were bad, but nothing like a cancer diagnosis. It turned my world upside down. The treatments that I did were surgery and chemo.
After the shit show of treatments, I felt like a typhoon landed on me and left behind a disaster area. Despite this, a little voice inside gave me a hopeful suggestion: follow your bliss.
I knew that in order to heal, I had to listen to it. So I did, and began my journey of recovery and healing.
So far, I learned that:
- You need know who you are and what nurtures your body, mind, & spirit, if you want to heal & thrive.
- You need to prioritize & take good care of yourself if you want to stay healthy and better serve others.
- You need to have a strong purpose in life that is aligned with your values to help you through life’s ups & downs.
- You need to accept yourself for who you are and where you’re at in life if you truly want to feel alive.
- You have to love your so called “bad” parts as well as your good parts if you want to stay present, humble, and compassionate.
Thus, this blog evolved into what it is today. A place to help you heal and thrive in mind, body, and spirit, as well as gain a strong sense of self, understand your thoughts & emotions better, and love yourself unconditionally. I hope my tools and tips help you the way they have helped me.
Fun Facts:
- I love libraries, bookstores, small cafes, and gardens.
- I’m an introvert and love quiet, cozy spaces.
- In my spare time, I do watercolors and play my piano.
I Am A:
- Certified Health & Wellness Coach
- Registered Dental Hygienist
- Associate of Science, Dental Hygiene
- Bachelor of Arts, History
I’ve Been Featured In:
What I Love Most Is…
Finding new & interesting places & spaces to explore and eat with my family.
Articles To Get You Started:
- How to start a self-discovery journey with 5 powerful questions.
- 30-day shadow work prompts for self-discovery and growth.
- 35 fun and creative ways to fill an empty notebook.
- 9 ways to find your true identity and discover who you are.
- How To Start A Basic Self-Care Routine.