She Blooms Blog

PMDD, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, is a reality for some that significantly impairs their work, relationships and daily functions. Think PMS's big angry evil sister. PMDD affects roughly 1 in 20 women in their reproductive years.

Cultivating gratitude in the midst of grief sounds impossible. And sometimes, you need to sit in your grief, experience the pain, and allow yourself to mourn. Please hear that you have permission to skip out this year. You have permission to pass on the gratefulness platter. Be kind to yourself. 

The pursuit of "good enough" often sounds like the antithesis of success. We are constantly bombarded with books, blogs, and videos that champion "overcoming" and "boss babe-ing" mentalities, leading us to believe that settling is unhealthy. We promise ourselves we'll never do it. We meticulously crop our photos and videos to hide the laundry piles and messy desks, creating a facade of having it all together. However, there is a profound sense of liberation in accepting what