Stress is a funny thing. We all know that life brings different seasons—some highs and some lows—but we learn very early on that hardships are just par for the course. We know how it works so clearly and yet, we complain so much when those difficult seasons are upon us.

Social media can definitely take over our lives. As we prepare for the holiday season and spending time with loved ones, I’m working on being more intentional with my time. The first step: Get my Instagram scrolling in check.

When you begin the adventure of living on your own, you’re often greeted by a rush of excitement before the weight of fear and anxiety comes in blazing hot.

Our lives are a journey. We aren’t supposed to have it all figured out right away. In fact, maybe the secret is that the adventures along the way are the real destination.

As I approach the one year anniversary of when I up and moved to Des Moines on a “you’re laid off” meeting’s notice, I am overwhelmed at how fast time passes. I’ve officially been living in this new city for a year, so I wrote about the things I’ve learned while loving and growing.