Every year around this time, I get this weird sensation that I must fix everything imperfect in my life by New Year. I am sure it has to do with the desire to "start fresh", but this just adds an exorbitant level of stress to a season which is already arguably the most stressful. Well, why is that? Is it the pressure to find the "perfect gift"? Is it the financial burden that comes with buying every person you have known since third grade a gift? Probably both, but I am not a

This is one way I manage my anxiety and stress. This article takes you step by step through the candle making process.

Anxiety can creep up out of nowhere, especially when life finds you across the world without your support system or a job. The quiet days at home, the lack of a structured routine, and the constant inner dialogue telling me to find my "productive purpose" all contributed to a growing sense of self-doubt and anxiety. This post shares my personal (still ongoing) journey through these obstacles, the steps I am currently taking to regain control, and how I am able to find my peac