Crying Is My Cardio. A Guide to Feeling Everything and Still Functioning

BECAUSE SELF-IMPROVEMENT IS MESSY AND LAUGHTER IS PART OF THE WORKOUT.

They say self-improvement is all about eating better, exercising, and getting enough sleep. So, naturally, I tried it all—cutting out wine, eating vegetables like it was a personality trait, walking until my legs became my best feature, and even bathing in red light like a futuristic houseplant. But instead of becoming a glowing beacon of joy, I discovered that healing isn’t a straight line—it’s a hilariously unpredictable journey.

This is not a guide to achieving perfect mental health. It’s a survival manual for anyone who’s ever cried in public, overanalyzed a text message, or Googled “why am I like this?” With a mix of raw honesty and laugh-out-loud humor.

So, if you’re barely holding it together but still showing up every day, welcome to the club. You’re not alone.