The phrase, 'good things take time,' used to infuriate me. A voice in my head told me I could do it differently and more efficiently. That voice pushed me towards perfectionism and burnout, but I'm grateful for that because it forced me to shift my perspective on things. Good things do take time. I know that's maybe not something you want to read either if you've ended up here.

Regan ponders on Uta Hagen's first question for state of being: who am I and how far she's come since she was in school as a human being, artist, and singer

As a self-proclaimed lover of all things self-care, I never miss an opportunity to remind people it should be a non-negotiable in the daily routine, even if you feel like you don’t have time (you do).

When it's time for a Pinterest moodboard and a new wardrobe, you know it's serious... I thought the pivot out of societal expectations...

“We’re eliminating your position.” In that moment, I wasn’t scared. I was relieved. For months I’d been stretching myself thin, auditioning for opera companies, clocking into a full-time job, and trying to share my love of self-care and making things beautiful online. I was chasing balance but living in burnout. Somewhere along the way, I started mistaking survival for success.