Tag: life

• Beyond the Scroll: How I Use Social Media to Actually Stay Connected

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  How do you use social media?

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  We’ve all heard that social media makes us more isolated. We scroll through curated highlight reels, feel a pang of envy, and close the apps feeling more lonely than before. But recently, I decided to take a different approach. Instead of using social media passively, I decided to use it as a tool to bridge the distance between me and the people I love.

  Roughly two-thirds of social media users say that keeping in touch with friends and family is a major reason they use sites like Facebook, and I am definitely in that group.

  Here is how I use social media to turn passive scrolling into meaningful connections.

  1. DMs Over Public Comments

  I’ve made it a rule to use direct messages (DMs) more often. If a friend posts a story about something tough they are going through, or an exciting new job, I’ll send a private, thoughtful message rather than just “liking” it. It shows you care, starts conversations, and allows for deeper connection, rather than superficial interaction.

  2. “Ambient Awareness” with Instagram Stories

  I love using Instagram Stories to share small, mundane moments—a pretty sunset, a good book, or a quick laugh. It provides what’s known as “ambient awareness”, a sense of knowing what’s happening in my life without us having to talk 24/7. When I finally do call them, we feel caught up.

  3. Tagging and Sharing Memories

  Do you have that one friend who constantly sends you memes or TikToks that perfectly fit your humor? I’m trying to be that friend. Tagging friends in funny videos or sharing posts that remind me of them is a fast way to let someone know they are on my mind.

  4. Embracing Video Chats

  When text isn’t enough, I use Facebook Messenger or Instagram to make video calls. If you have family abroad, these platforms allow us to share important moments and live face-to-face, which is a huge comfort during holidays or birthdays.

  5. Curating My Feed for Joy

  Finally, I’ve become strict about my feed. If an account brings me down, I mute or unfollow them. I focus on following people I love, family, close friends, and creators who inspire me.

  The Bottom Line

  Social media is a bridge, not a replacement for real life. It’s not about how often I check my phone, but how I use it to build up my real-life relationships. By being intentional, sending a message, sharing a private moment, or initiating a video call, I’ve found that my online connections have actually fortified my real-world ones. As always I will keep on BLOOMING THROUGH IT!

  2026.04.20

• Things I’m letting go of this year

  This year isn’t just about becoming something new. It’s also about releasing what no longer fits who I’m trying to be. Growth isn’t just adding, it’s subtracting too and right now, I’m learning how to let go.
  LETTING GO OF PEOPLE WHO DON’T WANT TO BE IN MY LIFE
  This one hasn’t been easy. There’s something painful about realizing that not everyone you care about is meant to stay. That not everyone will choose you the way you would choose them. For a long time I held on. I made excuses, I tried harder, and I gave more then I had. But I’m starting to understand something important: I shouldn’t have to convince anyone to be in my life. The right people will show up, they’ll stay, and they’ll make an effort. So this year, I’m letting go of chasing, forcing, and overextending myself for people who don’t meet me half way. Not out of anger, but out of respect for myself.
  LETTING GO OF HOW NEGATIVELY I SEE MYSELF
  This might be the hardest thing that I’m working on. that voice in my head that says I’m not enough, not doing enough, and not where I should be. The truth is, it’s not helping me grow. It’s keeping me stuck. So I’m learning to challenge it, to speak to myself with more kindness, to recognize my effort and not just my flaws, and to understand that I’m allowed to be a work in progress without tearing myself down in the process. I don’t expect to wake up one day loving everything about myself, but I do expect to stop being my worst critic.
  LETTING GO OF JUNK FOOD(WITHOUT HATING MYSELF)
  This is about restriction, it’s about respect. I want to respect my body, my health, and my life I’m trying to build. I’ve used food as a comfort, as stress, as a quick fix, and while there’s no shame in that, I know I want better for myself. I want energy, balance, and I want to feel good in my own body. So I’m not chasing perfection, I’m choosing awareness. I’m letting go of habits that don’t serve me anymore, one decision at a time.
  MAKING SPACE FOR GROWTH
  Letting go feels uncomfortable, it can sometimes feel lonely and uncertain, but it always feels like space. Space for better relationships, for a healthier mindset, and for a stronger and more grounded version of me. This year I am not just focusing on what I’m becoming, I am honoring what I’m leaving behind. Because you can’t fully bloom while holding onto things that weigh you down. Here’s to letting go, with grace, with patience, and the belief that something better is waiting for me. As always I will keep on BLOOMING THROUGH IT!!

  2026.04.03

• My Current Goals ( And Why They Matter )

  Having goals in life I feel is important because they provide the motivation to move through life, no matter how big or small. Right now my life is not about getting everything figured out, it’s about blooming, slowly, honestly, and intentionally. I’m in a season where I’m planting seeds. Some days feel productive, some feel overwhelming, and some feel like I’m just trying to get through, but all of it counts. All of it is part of my growth.
  BE THE BEST PARENT AND WIFE I CAN BE
  Above everything else, I want to show up for my family in the best way I can. Not perfect, not Pinterest perfect morning or always having the right words. Just real, present, and loving. I want to be the kind of parent my child feel safe with. the kind who listens, who learns, who grows alongside them. I want to be patient on the hard days and fully present on the good ones. as a wife, I want to build a relationship rooted in understanding, support, and growth. Life gets busy, stressful, and messy, but love is something I want to nurture daily, even in small ways. some days I’ll get it right. Some days I won’t. But I’ll keep trying and that is what matters.
  GOING BACK TO SCHOOL
  Choosing to go to school is one of the biggest steps I’m taking for myself. It’s exciting but also a little scary. There are doubts sometimes, I ask questions like, “Can I really do this?” or “Am I ready?” But I remind myself that growth doesn’t happen inside comfort zones. going to school isn’t just about getting a degree, it’s about proving to myself that I’m capable of more. It’s about building a future that I feel proud of. It’s about showing my child what it looks like to chase something, even when it’s hard.
  FINDING A JOB I LOVE
  I don’t just want a job, I want something that feels right. Something that doesn’t drain me every day. Something that aligns with who I am and who I’m becoming. I’m still trying to figure out what that looks like, and that’s ok. Right now ,my isn’t perfection, it’s direction. I’m learning, growing, and staying open. I believe there’s something out there for me that will feel fulfilling and I’m willing to take the steps to find it.
  GIVING MYSELF GRACE
  If there’s one thing I’m learning in this season, it’s this:
  I don’t have to everything perfectly to be making progress. I’m allowed to be tired. I’m allowed to have slow days. I’m allowed to still be figuring things out. Because at the end of the day, I’m showing up, I’m trying, and I’m growing. This is why Blooming Through It is important to me. As always keep BLOOMING THROUGH IT!

  2026.03.24