with love, c.p

  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People If you’ve ever seen The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People sitting on a successful person’s bookshelf and thought, “Is this giving productivity… or personality?” because same. Stephen R. Covey’s classic self-development book… Continue reading

    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
  • The Lifestyle Benefits of Fasting: What I Learned From My First Daniel Fast

    At the beginning of this year, I tried a Daniel Fast for the very first time. Going into it, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I knew it would require discipline, intentional eating, and a lot of self-control but… Continue reading

    The Lifestyle Benefits of Fasting: What I Learned From My First Daniel Fast
  • Five Major Benefits of Working Out (That Go Way Beyond the Physical)

    Let’s be honest: some days, the hardest part of working out is just getting started. The alarm goes off, motivation is low, and the couch looks very inviting. But movement has a way of giving back far more than it… Continue reading

    Five Major Benefits of Working Out (That Go Way Beyond the Physical)
  • The Benefits of Herbal Tea: A Simple Ritual for Everyday Wellness

    There’s something comforting about a warm cup of herbal tea. Whether it’s part of your morning routine, a midday pause, or a wind-down ritual before bed, herbal tea has a way of slowing life down. Beyond its soothing nature, herbal… Continue reading

    The Benefits of Herbal Tea: A Simple Ritual for Everyday Wellness
  • Snowy Monday

    There’s something about fresh snow that slows everything down in the best way. When the world outside turns white and quiet, it feels like an invitation to lean into the season instead of rushing through it. This snowfall was one… Continue reading

    Snowy Monday
  • Chicago

    There’s something special about visiting a city for the very first time. When you are seeing it with fresh eyes, without expectations, and letting it surprise you. Chicago did exactly that. From the moment I arrived, it felt layered, soulful,… Continue reading

  • The Spirit of Christmas

    The Spirit of Christmas: A Gentle Joy That Wraps the End of the Year in Light There’s something unmistakable about the spirit of Christmas. It arrives quietly, almost like a soft snowfall. One day you’re sipping an ordinary cup of… Continue reading

    The Spirit of Christmas
  • Finding Strength in the Hustle

    Staying Positive While Juggling Two Jobs and School Life has a way of testing us, and lately, mine has been a full-on challenge. Between two jobs, school, and trying to carve out a little time for myself, the days often… Continue reading

    Finding Strength in the Hustle
  • From Fall to Winter

    Embracing the Magic of December: From Fall to Winter There’s something quietly transformative about December. As the last leaves fall and the crisp air settles in, the world seems to pause, just for a moment, giving us a chance to… Continue reading

    From Fall to Winter
  • Vlogging… Again?

    Finding My Way Back to Vlogging It’s funny how life has a way of circling back to the things that once made us feel alive. For me, that’s vlogging. If you’ve been around for a while, you might remember when… Continue reading

    Vlogging… Again?