I can’t believe how fast 2022 flew by! And in all that busyness, I can’t thank all of you enough for your support of my blog. Time is precious & there are many writers out there, so I am honored that you have chosen to spend some of your cherished reading time with me.

To reflect back on the past year, I wanted to share my top 10 blog posts, ranked by popularity. Take a stroll with me down memory lane, maybe read one you missed, and leave me a comment below on which blog post was your favorite!

1. 5 Positive Affirmations for a Joyful Winter

As is common for most Januarys, we were all inspired last year to take charge of our health. 5 Positive Affirmations for a Joyful Winter was my most popular blog post last year! These affirmations were designed to help with mental health during those dark winter months. You can read the full blog post & download the free printable affirmations here.

2. 50 Fun Activities for Your Adult Summer Bucket List

Before we know it, the warmer months will return. Here are 50 fun activities to do this summer.

3. Assateague Island: Maryland’s Hidden Weekend Getaway

This was such a fun trip! My mom & I went on a girl’s trip to Assateague Island, which, despite living in Maryland my entire life, I had never been to! You can read about our adventures & get ideas for your next trip here.

4. Pittsburgh Weekend Trip: Mental Health, Music & the Monongahela Incline

Joseph surprised me for my birthday with tickets to go see Imagine Dragons in Pittsburgh! It was a bucket list goal of mine & a dream come true. And, of course, we made a weekend trip of it. You can read about our adventures & get ideas to plan your next trip to this historic city here.

5. 10 Helpful Tips for Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

If you find you are struggling with feelings of sadness this season, give this blog post a read for 10 tips that may help you improve your mental health.

6. Why I’m Running the New York City Marathon

Running the New York City Marathon was a bucket list dream for me, & I got to do it alongside my team members at Charm City Run. Read about my running journey & what inspired me to run this race here.

7. 5 Easy & Healthy Salad Recipes for Lunchtime

Need some easy lunch ideas for work? This blog post has 5 easy & healthy salad recipes that will keep you feeling satisfied all afternoon.

8. 7 Simple Productivity Tips for Busy People

Do you struggle with staying motivated, procrastination or finishing tasks? Maybe you’re feeling burnt out from a busy work schedule or overwhelmed with out-of-work responsibilities. Here are 7 simple tips to help increase your productivity, so you can spend your free time doing the things you actually want to do.

9. North Carolina Weekend Trip: Hiking, Zip Lining & Delicious BBQ

For Joseph’s birthday, I gifted him a weekend trip to North Carolina! Read about our adventures hiking up Chimney Rock, visiting the town where The Andy Griffith Show was filmed, going zip lining, & more in this throwback blog post.

And watch Joseph’s awesome vlog from our trip here.

10. 10 Fun Ways to Stay Cool in the Summer Heat

Summer months can be brutally hot. Here are 10 ways to stay cool once the warmer months return.

What was your favorite blog post last year? Let me know in the comments below!