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A blog by Twyla Adkins
Transitions: the only way out is through
A lot has changed and oddly enough a lot of things have returned back to their natural state.
2023: the best-worst year
I realized that a lot of shit didn’t work anymore. That the thought of not changing was more terrifying than the thought of changing.
So I changed everything.
Changing my relationship with fitness
What I won’t do anymore? Is to exercise because I hate myself.
Setting my intentions for 2023 (Astrological New Year edition)
Once upon a time, an overachieving girl began setting lofty goals every time the calendar struck January 1st. She spent the next twelve months relentlessly chasing her goals.
12 questions I use to check-in with myself
Between life’s responsibilities and unnecessary comparisons, I occasionally veer off track. When this happens, I check in with myself to find my footing again.
Self-sabotage: When the call is coming from inside the house.
Let’s face it; your brain wants to protect you.
M is for Martyr: An Ode to Being “Selfish”
This is a tale of how being selfish saved me.
Giving my body what it needs
Here’s your reminder to listen to your body today (and every day, really.)
Here’s Why I Cried Today
I know I can’t be the only one that grief has jumped in the alley. So I hope this helps someone feel less alone.
You're allowed to change your mind
The other day I was catching up with a friend about where she was in her life, and I could sense that something was off.
The Untold Story of Grief
We don’t talk enough about grief. How it changes you leaves you fractured, internally rearranged.
Why Gatekeeping Sucks
I started cycling again for the first time in over 9 years. I bought a $300 bicycle and waited until it was darker out so that they'd be fewer witnesses to me busting my ass.
4 Ways New Parents Can Prioritize Their Postpartum Health
When you're learning on the job how to be a parent, your postnatal care can be the first thing to be deprioritized.
Grieving Mindfully: How Mindfulness Can Help You Breathe Again
Grief isn't linear.
Sick of adulting? It's time to try revisit this childhood favorite
Most of us can agree that calling ourselves “a little stressed” out is a vast understatement.
7 Things I’ve Learned Since Not Recognizing Myself During Pregnancy
I don’t think people keep it 100 and talk about the “blah” feeling of pregnancy enough - not to mention the challenges of it all while social distancing.
Conversations with Naomi Clarke
Naomi Clarke is a survivor in every sense of the word. A Caribbean mother of 2 boys, she has dealt with loneliness, lived through domestic abuse, and is currently battling stage IV cancer.
My Tiny Cabin Getaway in the Woods
After my taste of nature on my spa trip to Canada, I was longing for more time surrounded by trees and like most of us, I’ve been fascinated with the idea of tiny home living.
Need to unplug? Why you should consider a visit to Spa Eastman
If someone had told me that I’d be planning and packing for a trip in three days - by myself - I would’ve thrown my head back in an obnoxious laugh and told you that you were full of shit. Yet, here I am.
Gluten-Free Buttermilk Doughnuts
These turned out so good, I was incredibly surprised that I actually made them.