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Grown Woman Era: Work-Life Balance Essentials.
This month officially marks 90 days since I started my new big girl  job in public health! ✨ If you’ve been following along with my...

Xiara F.
2 days ago5 min read


Your Essential Guide to Prioritizing Mental Health in 2025.
As we are now well into Q1 of 2025, I hope that the year is off to a wonderful start for you. For me, last year was my Year of Transition...

Xiara F.
Feb 164 min read


Public Health News: How I Stay Informed and Balanced.
As an avid public health girlie , staying informed about the latest public health news isn’t just a habit—it’s essential. With recent...

Xiara F.
Feb 43 min read


10 Reasons Why I'm Grateful For A Year That Tested Me.
In this end-of-year reflection, I share my journey through the triumphs and transitions of 2024—a year I’ve come to call “The Year of...

Xiara F.
Dec 30, 20245 min read


20 Cozy Gift Ideas For The Wellness Girlie.
Tis’ the season for wellness and self-care! With the holidays around the corner, finding the perfect gift for the wellness girlie in your...

Xiara F.
Dec 17, 20246 min read


Elevate Your Home Office with These WFH Essentials.
As a dedicated Work From Home (WFH) enthusiast, I know firsthand the importance of crafting a workspace that blends productivity with...

Xiara F.
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Master Your Mornings: Essential Tips for a Productive Routine.
If there's one thing that post-grad life has taught me is that I need routines. In fact, I thrive when I have a routine or plan for the...

Xiara F.
Nov 20, 20244 min read


6 Black-Owned Wellness Podcasts That You Should Know.
In recent years, the importance of wellness and mental health has gained much-needed attention, with more people recognizing the value of...

Xiara F.
Oct 13, 20245 min read


Q4 Essentials: 4 Wellness Habits That You Should Know.
Happy October and the start of Quarter 4 (Q4)! I always find it baffling how time is never on our side - my, how quickly the year 2024 has...

Xiara F.
Oct 6, 20244 min read


3 Lessons Learned While in My Post-Grad Season.
The infamous post-grad life - a season of new beginnings, endless opportunities, and/or the unfortunate unknown. After posting my likes...

Xiara F.
Sep 22, 20244 min read


8 Things That I'm Doing to Prepare for Chapter 28.
In my doctor era. Wifey era. Content creator era. The list goes on.... Chapter 27 has definitely been a journey for me as I've embraced...

Xiara F.
Aug 11, 20246 min read


10 Public Health Fall Internships That You Should Know.
Hi, my fellow public health girlies! As someone who's been in school for 10 years (Bachelors, Masters, and now Doctorate), participating...

Xiara F.
Aug 5, 20246 min read


Crying in the Waiting Room.
An essential guidebook to navigating new seasons + pushing faith pass frustration. Girl, where have you been? Well, friends... As the...

Xiara F.
Jul 28, 20247 min read


Settling into the New Year + Virtual Vision Board Tutorial.
In this blog post, I'll discuss why it's essential to take your time when setting your intentions and goals for 2022. Also, let's talk...

Xiara F.
Jan 11, 20226 min read


Therapy ain't for me... or is it?
I get it. You're probably thinking, how in the world can I let a stranger inside of my mind? Why should I open up to someone who doesn't...

Xiara F.
Aug 1, 20217 min read


Beware of Destination Addiction.
Do you often find yourself wanting to accomplish your next goal before executing your current goal? Or rather, are you so consumed with...

Xiara F.
Apr 17, 20214 min read


5 Essentials that I've Learned from Blogging.
Happy One Year Anniversary, friends!!! What a joyous occasion it is to know that we are celebrating our fabulous wellness community known...

Xiara F.
Feb 1, 20216 min read


Feeling SAD?
An essential guide that brings awareness to Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to adjust to seasonal change. Have you been feeling...

Xiara F.
Nov 15, 20205 min read


Generational Trauma: Let's Talk About It.
Hi, friends! I know that it has been a while since my last blog post but to be frank... ya girl was going through some thangs . As of...

Xiara F.
Oct 31, 20208 min read


#SelfCareSunday Essentials Guide: Feat. Atomic Skin, Black-Owned Skincare Company.
To know me is to know that I love a good #SelfCareSunday. Indulging in self-care activities has always been a joy of mine, no matter the...

Xiara F.
Aug 30, 20205 min read
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