THE LIGHTHOUSE

Here’s a sobering statistic: the average person taps, swipes, or clicks their phone over 2,600 times a day. That’s not connection—that’s compulsion. And the science is clear: excessive phone use is linked to disrupted sleep, higher anxiety, lower productivity, and even reduced ability to focus on complex tasks. In other words, your phone may be giving you the world at your fingertips while quietly stealing your ability to actually live in it. But here’s the good news: you

We need to talk about habits. Not the cute kind (like your dog’s habit of giving you a paw when he wants a treat) or the gross kind (like biting your nails when nervous). I’m talking about the Big Life-Changing Habits, the ones productivity gurus promise will transform you into a millionaire with abs and a 5 am meditation ritual. You know the ones. Wake up at dawn, drink lemon water, journal your goals, do yoga, cold plunge, write a chapter of your book, read 10 pages of

Most of us have struggled at some point with the question: Am I being too selfish? Or am I giving too much of myself away? We live in a culture that often praises selflessness and shames selfishness. But real life is rarely that black and white. People-pleasers burn out. Helpers grow resentful. And those who dare to say no often carry a quiet burden of guilt. What’s missing in this conversation is a third option: self-fullness - a way of relating to ourselves and others that

Ever found yourself ghosting a perfectly decent human being who brought you soup when you were sick, just because it felt “too nice”? Or maybe you received a sudden influx of cash—from a refund, an unexpected bonus, or grandma’s guilt money—and instead of saving it, you impulse-bought an alpaca-patterned bean bag chair and a dozen varieties of gourmet hot sauce you’ll never actually use?

In today’s hustle culture, it can feel like the only way to earn more money is to work longer hours, take on more responsibilities, or turn your side hustle into a second full-time job. But what if you could increase your income without sacrificing your mental health, your relationships, or your peace of mind?

We’ve all had those days when emotions sneak up on us like uninvited guests at a dinner party—anger, sadness, frustration, guilt, stress. You’re not alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, worn out, or just weighed down by something you can’t quite name, the truth is: emotions need somewhere to go. Instead of stuffing them down, pretending you’re fine, or letting them explode at the worst time, there are healthy, kind, and even fun ways to discharge negative emotions so yo