Angel Ianakiev

By now, many people are already whispering,  “ Well… that didn’t last long.” The gym routine slipped. The planner went untouched. The goals you felt so motivated about on January 1st now feel heavy and if you posted it on your socials- maybe even a little embarrassing. Here’s the truth: failing at your New Year’s resolutions doesn’t mean you failed yourself. It means you’re human. What matters more than the resolution itself is the reason behind it. Most resolutions are surface-level...

December is full of lights, colorful decor, family gatherings and being merry. But when you’re grieving, this season can feel painfully out of sync with your heart. While the world seems to be celebrating, you may be carrying loss, longing, and quiet sadness that feels invisible to everyone else. If the holidays feel harder than usual, you’re not broken and you’re not alone. Grief doesn’t follow a calendar, but the holidays tend to magnify it. Traditions highlight who is missing. Familiar...

You know that feeling after Thanksgiving dinner? Where you are just kinda miserable because you put too much on your plate? The holiday season is here and it can be easy to say yes to all the activities and fun events. Taking on too many responsibilities often starts with good intentions. You want to help, to contribute, to show up for the people and causes that matter to you. But when every “yes” comes at the expense of your own peace, something has to give. Overloading yourself with...