Books, Music, and More to Brighten Your Day

That’s right, it’s a Skip the Small Talk recommendation masterlist!

BlogAllison ScharmannApril 10, 2025books, queer books, self-help books, book recs, music, self-help, mental health, podcasts, movies, movie recs, podcast recsComment

Why am I lonely?

Taking the time to get to the root of those feelings just might be the key to casting them away.

5 Daily Questions for Self Care

When it comes to taking care of yourself, it’s the little things that count. Here are some check-in questions to help.

Tips for Bad Brain Days

Remember that bad days are bad days, not all days.

BlogAllison ScharmannMarch 20, 2025self care, motivation, mental health, mental health day, rest, restfulness, mindfulness, relaxationComment

5 Podcasts About Friendship

You know what they say: Relationships may come and go, but friendships never will.

Affirmations for Difficult Times

Pause, take a breath, and check in on yourself.

10 Tiny Ways to Treat Yourself

Give yourself a break and a pat on the back. You deserve it!

BlogAllison ScharmannFebruary 26, 2025self care, self love, treat yourself, relaxation, rest, mindfulness Comment

10 Questions to Ask Your Best Friend

Now wave those Valentines goodbye, because it’s Valen-time to show some love to your BFFs!

How to Get in Touch With Your Inner Self

Spend some time in the backstage of your brain and see what you find.

BlogAllison ScharmannFebruary 6, 2025meditation, affirmation, affirmations, inner self, manifestation, self care, self love, self help, journalingComment

What is Media Fatigue?

If your brain is feeling broken, this could be why.

Is It Time To Quit Your Job?

Is it time to quit? Read the signs and you tell me…

BlogAllison ScharmannJanuary 23, 2025work, job, work life balance, work culture, self care, self love, happiness, lifestyle, work-life balanceComment

10 Quotes to Inspire You

You may not have the words for how you are feeling, but chances are, someone else does.

BlogAllison ScharmannJanuary 16, 2025inspiration, poems, poem, self-care, motivation, encouragement, quotes, quote Comment

10 Questions to Ask Yourself in 2025

New Year’s Eve and has come and gone and left in its place a bright and shining 2025! And what is the new year if not a fresh start?

How to Make Good New Year's Resolutions

If you're a habitual resolution-giver-upper, this is your sign to stay the course! Follow these steps and you'll be achieving your new-and-improved New Year's Resolutions in no time.

BlogAllison ScharmannJanuary 2, 2025new year, new years resolutions, new year 2025, tips, accountability, goals, goal-setting, self-improvementComment

10 Tips for Family Holidays

If you find yourself in a room of loved ones with no idea what to do, this is the holiday activity list for you.

5 Ways to Spend the Holidays Alone

If you’re flying solo this season, read on for five ways to make your own holiday cheer.

BlogAllison ScharmannDecember 12, 2024holidays, stress, christmas, winter, winter blues, loneliness, lonely, family, friends, self care, self loveComment

15 Fun Thanksgiving Icebreakers

Jump-start your table talk with some classic Thanksgiving icebreakers, and some silly ones, too.

Allison ScharmannNovember 27, 2024Comment

5 Poems for When You're Feeling Lost

Sometimes the cure to feeling stuck isn’t to hide from the world, but to see the world in a new light.

BlogAllison ScharmannNovember 21, 2024poetry, poem, inspiration, inspirational, poems, loneliness, sadness, art Comment

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