I Broke My Legs Running to the Comments (And I Wish I Hadn’t)

I don’t know when the comments section became the main event. But I see it everywhere.“I came running to the comments.”“I broke my legs running to the comments.”“These comments did not disappoint.” Except they always disappoint.In…
Josie and Jess, aka Spoonsy, Josie's Partner in Mime, jumping into the Blue Spring in Virginia.

The Partner in Mime: Why Everyone Needs a Work Bestie

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Let’s talk about the opposite of toxic coworkers, the Partner in Mime. The one who just gets you. The ride-or-die of the office. The person who can translate your eyebrow raises and eye twitches into full paragraphs. Your work bestie, your…
A bare foot painfully stepping on scattered LEGO bricks, symbolizing the agony of dealing with toxic relationships.

Cutting Ties with Toxic People: The Ultimate Life Upgrade

Cutting Ties with Toxic People: Because You Deserve Peace You ever get off the phone with someone and suddenly need a nap, a drink, and maybe an exorcism? Instead of feeling happy or inspired, you feel like you just ran a marathon, barefoot,…
A freelance graphic designer going to town on a bowl of carrots.

Crunch Time: Snacks for When You’re 99% Deadline, 1% Human

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Ah, freelancing. The glorious life of sweatpants, deadlines, and 2 PM naps. Somewhere between answering emails and pretending to be busy on Slack, you realize it’s time to eat. But who has time for a proper meal when Photoshop’s lagging…
A french mime mysteriously walking down the streets of paris clutching her beloved baguette.

Stay Zen-ish: Stress Relief Tips for the Creative Hot Mess

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Look, being creative is hard. One moment, you’re channeling your inner genius; the next, you’re sobbing because your pencil broke just so. If you’re hanging by a hand-dyed thread, here are some definitely scientific stress relief tips…