Jun 16, 20212 minThe Unexpected Trick to Conquering My Social AnxietyIf you've known me for more than five minutes, you probably think I am a massive extrovert. It's not uncommon to see me in the middle of...
Jan 20, 20215 minHere's to 10 Years of The EnthusiastI woke up this morning to an email from LinkedIn, congratulating me for 10 years as Founder of The Enthusiast. Wow. I've been doing this...
Sep 11, 20201 minWays to Help During the California & Oregon WildfiresThe two states closest to my heart are California and Oregon. A Southern California girl living in the PNW, my heart is hurting with the...
Jan 1, 20202 minMy 2020 Focus WordToday we enter a new year and a new decade. Wow! I’m so excited to be bringing in the new with all the good stuff from 2019. 2020 is...
Apr 24, 20195 min24 Things I Did Before 24It’s my last day of being 23! It seems like just yesterday I was blowing out the candles, but this time tomorrow I’ll be a full-fledged...
Mar 20, 20192 minThe One Therapy Trick that Helps My Daily AnxietyI have been going to therapy since I was 18. I have seen 4 different therapists and have been diagnosed with general anxiety disorder,...
Jan 16, 20192 minWhy I Deleted All of My Dating AppsWhile this platform is the one place where I feel able to express myself freely, there are certain things I don’t share. Whether from...
Sep 10, 20182 minAn Enthusiastic Life Update: I’m Alive!As I sit here in my bed, with a barely charged laptop and the soundtrack to Love, Simon playing, I realize I’ve been out of the blogging...
Apr 25, 20184 min22 Things I Learned at 22The older I get the more I realize that I haven’t figured out life yet. As a kid I thought by 18 that everything would make sense. As I...
Jul 12, 20171 minThe Yellow Brick Road of Mental HealthHello all! As you may notice, this is not a regular blog post. I am taking a little “me” day because my mental health needs a little love...
May 29, 20173 minA Change Has Come {And Why It Was Needed}There is a chance that if you are reading this you are noticing that The Enthusiast looks different today. Actually, it looks very...
Apr 24, 20173 min21 Things I Learned at 21Well, Enthusiasts, I made it to 22. And it’s been quite the year. If you’ve been following me on this journey, you will know that every...
Apr 3, 20173 minAn Enthusiastic Day in the LifeOne thing I love about being in my early twenties is that my life is constantly changing. A year ago I was in school, living with a group...
Mar 29, 20173 minFemale Seeking Brunch BuddyAdulthood is weird. You have to work to live, you have bills, your metabolism is now a laugh, and making friends is hard. Unless you have...
Mar 22, 20174 minWhat is High-Functioning Anxiety?Do you feel constantly overwhelmed, even though you’re getting plenty done? Do you feel like you can never achieve success, even when you...
Mar 8, 20173 minYour #InternationalWomen'sDay Book ListToday is International Women’s Day, and I am so proud to be standing side-by-side with so many amazing women in this world. Everyone...
Feb 27, 20173 minThe Pros & Cons of Anosmia {lack of smell}You know how we all have those quirky things about us? Mine is that I can’t smell. Ever since I was little, scent has never bothered me....
Feb 1, 20172 minWhat It's Like to Be the High Maintenance FriendWe all have that one friend, the friend who is just a little bit more than a casual hangout 90% of the time. It doesn’t what you’re...
Jan 16, 20173 minI Want to Be More Like Hermione Granger And You Should TooAt the ripe age of seven I was introduced to the world of Harry Potter. And 14 years later I am still enthralled in the magical kingdom...
Jan 11, 20172 minMy Nightly RoutineThey say that the secret to success is to get a good night’s sleep. And to get a good night’s sleep is to have a routine that relaxes you...