
Let’s talk about therapy
My senior year of college I broke my ankle. I was being my normal playful self and slipped while running in the rain. The experience was intense and genuinely scary, but I was thankful to my friends who rushed me to the hospital. Throughout the first semester, my leg...

Here’s How I Created an Affirmation Card Deck from Scratch: My Step-by-Step Process
Here’s my step-by-step process for creating an original affirmation card deck. Hey there! This is Justin and I’m a writer, artist, and designer that makes fun things for the internet. And today, I wanted to share my process of developing the Joy Bombs...

A friendly reminder to commit to your dreams
When it comes to your dreams…If it doesn’t come immediately, that should not be used at as a sign that you should move on. That should be your sign to commit to your growth and see what happens. Every journey comes with trials and tribulations because the universe...

Permission to do nothing
Here’s your permission to do nothing. To stop the hustle. To stop the busyness. And at least for a little while to just be.

Redefining hope in times of trouble
A meditation on hope Hope is not just a feeling, it's a choice you make. It's the belief that things will get better, that you have the power to make a difference. When you choose hope, you open yourself up to new possibilities and the courage to take action towards...

Here’s how affirmations literally changed my life
Breaking news: Affirmations aren't just for hippies and dreamers. Even though I’m kinda a hippie and definitely a dreamer. Here’s the story behind why I made an affirmation card deck. I’ve always struggled with self-confidence. I somehow can simultaneously feel like...

How to find your perfect morning routine
Ah, mornings – the battleground where dreams of productivity and wellness collide with the snooze button. In this article, we'll discuss how to start and commit to a perfect morning routine. There was a time when I always found myself waking up and already feeling...

Nice vs. Kind
We live in a world of people that are always nice. Nice is boring. Nice is fake. Nice is saying what people want to hear instead of what they need to hear. Kindness is different. It takes meaningful effort. And it doesn’t always mean you’ll be liked. What if you...

Sometimes seeking clarity is a tool to procrastinate.
Often times seeking clarity is just a tool to procrastinate. We say: “I don’t know what to do.” “I can’t decide between this and that.” “I’m just not sure.” But deep inside, we know. If we quiet the chatter in our brain enough, we’ve always known. And if...

A message for the procrastinating creative
People don’t talk a lot about the discipline it takes to be a successful creative. It’s showing up every single day to make something. It’s promoting your work regularly. It’s showing up for your community. It’s building, launching, refining. Over and over again. Even...