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Gratitude Changes Everything
If you’ve been following my journey, you already know the last two years have been rough . I’m talking about the rough that knocks the...
Kia Merrifield
Jun 12 min read


The Year of Discipline: Diving Into a Healthier, Happier Me
It’s January 2025, and as I reflect on the journey I’ve been on – 30 years since high school, 20 years out of undergrad, and heading into...
Kia Merrifield
Jan 93 min read


Reflection of 2024: Growth, Gratitude, and Embracing Change
With 2024 in my rearview and welcoming 2025, I find myself in a space of deep reflection, personally, spiritually, and professionally....
Kia Merrifield
Jan 13 min read


Finding Light in the Rain: Embracing Gratitude and Joy This Holiday Season
As I sat there on my porch, listening to the rhythmic sound of rain hitting the ground, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the mix...
Kia Merrifield
Dec 18, 20244 min read


Lessons in Perseverance: How I Survived My Second Semester as a Doctoral Student
Although less intense than summer, my second semester as a doctoral student still kicked my tail. I’m happy to report that I’ll finish...
Kia Merrifield
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Finding Joy in the Little Things (Week 3) 🍂
As Thanksgiving draws closer, I’ve been reflecting on the small but significant blessings that have made this journey even more...
Kia Merrifield
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Embracing Gratitude as We Approach Thanksgiving (Week 2) 🍂
As Thanksgiving approaches, I continue my daily practice of gratitude. Reflecting on the small blessings in each day is a powerful...
Kia Merrifield
Nov 15, 20242 min read


Embracing Thanksgiving with a Daily Gratitude Practice 🍂
With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, I’ve been reflecting on the importance of gratitude and its impact on my life. This season, I’m...
Kia Merrifield
Nov 9, 20242 min read


A Year of Growth and Gratitude: Reflecting on My Birthday
Today, I’m celebrating another trip around the sun and a deeply personal milestone: it has been exactly one year since I released my...
Kia Merrifield
Oct 26, 20243 min read


Parenting with ADHD: Navigating Chaos with Compassion
Last week, I opened up about parenting through trauma, but today, I want to dig into something that hits even closer to home—parenting...
Kia Merrifield
Oct 14, 20244 min read


Parenting Through Your Trauma
Where do I even begin? Many of us don't get the luxury of planning every aspect of our parenting journey. Sometimes, it just happens, and...
Kia Merrifield
Oct 5, 20243 min read


Embracing Gratitude: How a Health Scare Changed My Perspective 💛
Gratitude—it’s a word we hear a lot these days, but what does it really mean to embrace it? For me, it wasn’t until I faced a serious...
Kia Merrifield
Sep 26, 20242 min read


Setting Boundaries, Protecting Peace: Why Saying 'No' is a Form of Self-Care
When Good Intentions Cross the Line: How Setting Boundaries Can Save Your Peace—Even When It's Hard Introduction: We all want to believe...
Kia Merrifield
Sep 19, 20243 min read


Procrastination is My Achilles Heel!
In college, I would have a paper due in two weeks. I’d handwrite my notes and do some research 📓, but it was always in those final 48...
Kia Merrifield
Sep 11, 20242 min read


🚨 Office Declutter! 🚨
So, here I am, standing in the middle of my office, surrounded by chaos, trying to figure out where to start. I wish I could snap my...
Kia Merrifield
Sep 4, 20242 min read


When God Told Me It Was Time to Leave the Classroom, and I Didn't Listen 🙏🏽💔
There's a still, small voice that speaks to us when we least expect it—a whisper of wisdom, a nudge in the right direction. That voice...
Kia Merrifield
Aug 28, 20242 min read


The Lingering Pain of Not Returning to the Classroom After 18 Months
It's been 18 months since I last stepped foot in a classroom—the place I once called my second home 🏫. The smartboard, the rows of...
Kia Merrifield
Aug 20, 20243 min read


Unlearning Childhood Lessons: A Journey of Compassion and Growth
Growing up, we often accept the lessons imparted by our parents as absolute truths. They shape our understanding of the world, ourselves,...
Kia Merrifield
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Letting Go: A Journey Through Decluttering 📚✂️
I recently started the emotional journey of decluttering and letting go of what was left of my classroom. This has been an incredibly...
Kia Merrifield
Aug 8, 20241 min read


The Value of Inner Reflection: A Journey to Understanding
In our fast-paced, opinion-driven world, it's easy to get swept up in the tide of judgments and critiques. We hear others’ opinions about...
Kia Merrifield
Aug 1, 20242 min read
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