Digital Detox, Emotional Reset, and What’s Really Causing That Rash

Oct 31, 2025

🌙 On Transitions and Finding Light in the Dark

Some changes knock gently. Others show up uninvited and rearrange everything.

I’ve been in one of those seasons lately. The kind that stirs up your sense of identity, purpose, and direction. What’s helped me most? Something simple: picking up my guitar. Not to write, not to impress—just to play. To strum. To sing. To let sound move through me instead of keeping everything inside.

When life feels uncertain, creativity can be a kind of medicine. You don’t need to be an artist. You just need to give yourself permission to express—no judgment, no outcome.

Maybe that’s journaling. Maybe it’s sketching. Maybe it’s humming in the kitchen while you make coffee.

That act of expression—however small—can soften the edges of change. It reminds us that even when everything feels uncertain, we still have the power to create something from nothing.

✨ This week’s reminder: You don’t need to fix what’s changing. You just need to stay open and let something beautiful move through you.

→ What’s your outlet when life shifts beneath you?

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🧼 Chemical Sensitivity: The Hidden Trigger You Might Be Living With

If you’ve been dealing with mystery symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or rashes—it might be something hiding in plain sight.

I’ve been chemically sensitive since birth.

That means things like scented detergents, perfumes, or even the wrong cleaning product can trigger everything from migraines to itchy skin to full-body fatigue. And the wildest part? Most people have some level of sensitivity—they just don’t know the source.

You might think your seasonal allergies are acting up. Or that you’re randomly more tired than usual. But sometimes, it’s not the pollen or the stress. It’s the synthetic fragrance in your laundry detergent. The air freshener in your car. The cleaning spray you used on your counters.

Chemical sensitivity isn’t always loud. It’s sneaky. Subtle. It shows up as rashes, sinus pressure, brain fog, irritability, or even anxiety.

A few things to check if you’re curious:

Try going fragrance-free for a week (detergents, soaps, etc.)
Read ingredient labels on household cleaners
Ditch synthetic air fresheners and candles
Use a HEPA air purifier if you’re in a small or poorly ventilated space
Pay attention to how you feel after you clean, wash, or spray anything

You don’t have to live in a bubble. But tuning into your environment might explain a few symptoms you’ve been chasing for years.

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📱 10 Tiny Tech Tweaks to Make Your Phone Work for You

Our phones can either drain our focus or help us thrive. A few small changes can turn yours into a tool for calm, clarity, and actual wellbeing.

Turn off most notifications — Keep only calls, texts, and reminders. Silence the rest.
Limit email on weekends — Protect your downtime; work can wait until Monday.
Declutter your apps — Delete what you don’t use. Less clutter, more clarity.
Prioritize helpful apps — Move health, learning, and mindfulness tools to your home screen.
Bury distracting apps — Hide time-wasters on the last page to discourage mindless scrolling.
Delete and reinstall addictive apps — If you can’t resist them, make access intentional.
Disable in-app review requests — Fewer interruptions, more flow.
Set a Night Shift schedule — Cut blue light in the evening to support better sleep.
Use Do Not Disturb mode — Create tech-free zones, especially before bed.
Turn off ad tracking — Reduce distractions and reclaim your attention.