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Do You Say I Love You to Yourself?
Hold up, it's a valid question. Have you ever said, "I love you" to yourself? If not, you're not alone. It's not something most of us think about. In fact, it's only been recently that I've thought about it. You probably say "I love you" often. To your partner, your family, your friends. So why not to yourself? Think about the last time that someone you really love said those words to you in a meaningful way. How did it make you feel? Happy, uplifted, joyous? Saying I love yo

Desiree Aquino
Sep 12, 20254 min read


Getting Out of A Rut
Tips for getting out of a rut

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Jan 30, 20253 min read


Dealing with Social Anxiety
What it is, where it comes from, and how to manage it.

Desiree Aquino
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Sunday Recs (what I'm reading, watching, buying, etc.)
Healthier Holiday Sweets I got me a wicked sweet tooth. Finding healthier alternatives to decadent and delicious desserts and other sweet...

Desiree Aquino
Dec 15, 20241 min read


The Reason for Routine
Why routines are good for you, and how to stick to them.

Desiree Aquino
Dec 5, 20245 min read


Setting Personal Boundaries
"No is a complete sentence." - Anne Lamott, American author I really want to be liked . I really want to be liked, by everyone, all...

Desiree Aquino
Nov 5, 20244 min read


Celebrate Yourself!
"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." - Oprah Winfrey [TW: suicide, suicidal ideation] ...

Desiree Aquino
Oct 17, 20243 min read


Sunday Recs (what I'm reading, watching, buying, etc.)
Skip Prime Days, Buy Local If you're in the Bay Area and want to support local small businesses, consider doing some of your holiday...

Desiree Aquino
Oct 6, 20242 min read


Fear - Part II
"How does fear become so powerful? We can't see it. We can't touch it, yet it gets its claws in us and begins to control us." - Gena...

Desiree Aquino
Sep 26, 20243 min read


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Fall/Winter Outdoor Exercise As temps drop, you may need to gear up for the colder months while getting your sweat on. Here are the items...

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Aug 30, 20242 min read


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1. If you're into spirituality, one teacher who has helped me through painful times is Matt Kahn. My best introduction to Matt's work...

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Aug 25, 20241 min read


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Fall's around the corner! Here's some recommendations to transition into the season comfortably and well. 1. You can never have too many...

Desiree Aquino
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Recs - What We're Reading, Buying, Watching, etc. (Week of September 20, 2020)
Meal Delivery Kits I've lost count of the number of meal delivery kits I've tried. It seems more and more pop up every day, tempting us...

Desiree Aquino
Mar 21, 20222 min read


Recs - What We're Reading, Buying, Watching, etc. (Week of September 13, 2020)
1. Struggling to keep a new routine? If you're trying to maintain a healthier diet, exercise or morning routine, check out this article...

Desiree Aquino
Mar 7, 20221 min read


Recs - What We're Reading, Watching, Buying, etc. (Week of August 30, 2020)
The Autumn Reading List Fall is sneaking up on us! Get ready for cozy blankets, hot apple cider and falling leaves. With days turning...

Desiree Aquino
Mar 22, 20212 min read


Recs - What We're Reading, Watching, Buying, etc. (Week of August 23, 2020)
1. As the uncertainty and despair of the coronavirus pandemic wears on, I found "The Thrive Guide to Remaining Hopeful Through the...

Desiree Aquino
Mar 9, 20211 min read


Recs - What We're Reading, Watching, Buying, etc. (Week of August 16, 2020)
Clean Beauty -- The Face I'm forever on the hunt for clean beauty products -- stuff that's organic, not tested on animals, no icky...

Desiree Aquino
Jan 26, 20212 min read


The Purpose In Our Pain
TW: Suicidal ideation. This photo of me and my son was taken about 6 years ago. It was the day after my sister's wedding, and we took a...

Desiree Aquino
Jan 11, 20213 min read


Recs: What we're reading, buying, watching, etc. (Week of July 27, 2020)
1. Invented by a Bay Area tween, the Safe Touch Pro™ handle is an anti-microbial, plant-based, US-made tool to help you avoid high-touch...

Desiree Aquino
Nov 27, 20201 min read


Recs - What We're Reading, Watching, Listening To, etc. (Week of July 13, 2020)
1. Consider pledging to #DefeatbyTweet, a campaign to prevent Trump from reelection. Every time he tweets, donations go to the Justice...

Desiree Aquino
Sep 18, 20201 min read
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