I learned through all the illness in my family that confidence and wellness are closely linked. When you feel good about yourself, your overall health tends to improve. At the same time, taking care of your body and mind can boost your self-esteem. Making small, intentional lifestyle changes can create a positive cycle that enhances both confidence and wellness. Making small, intentional choices that slowly stack up is how change happens—consistently, and in ways that sha

As I calmly spoke to myself...I thought well, a good place to start is just getting to know yourself. The real you—the one who has strengths, flaws, good days, bad days, and everything in between. Pay attention to what makes you happy, what stresses you out, and what habits help you or hurt you. Sometimes even writing things down or just thinking things through quietly can help you understand yourself more clearly. And when you have a goal, don’t pressure yourself to do ev

Gallbladder removal recovery If you’ve just had your gallbladder removed—or you’re about to—you’re probably wondering what your life is going to look like now. And I get it. When I went through it, nobody really explained what would life after gallbladder surgery would look like. They tell you the basics, and really I was in so much pain I wasn't listening carefully, and they never really tell the “real life” part. So let’s talk about it the way friends do.