by Justin Shiels | Oct 10, 2021 | Journal
Anytime I’m gearing up to do a task that I don’t particularly want to do, my first inclination is to turn on a podcast. This entertaining experience, often times feels like you’re having a conversation with a few of your close friends. And it opens you up to... by Justin Shiels | Oct 3, 2021 | Journal
Tired of swiping right on the wrong people, I decided to take a bit of a dating sabbatical. My goal was simple–to realign my expectations with the intention of figuring out what I want in a relationship. But also I needed a chance to do some thoughtful research... by Justin Shiels | Sep 25, 2021 | Journal
There is nothing more human than the need to belong. Everyone needs that close knit community that both supports you, but also that you can support. Recently, however, it feels like more and more people are struggling with loneliness. So today I wanted to answer the... 
by Justin Shiels | Sep 15, 2021 | Journal
You deserve a day to yourself–a chance to focus only on you and your mental health. And a reboot retreat is a small way to invest in your greater well-being. Pick a day and schedule a time. Add it to your calendar, take the day off work, and decide that... 
by Justin Shiels | Sep 10, 2021 | Journal
My personal Instagram account has been all about celebrating the concept of #blackboyjoy. But when someone asked me what it meant, I thought it was worth doing a deep dive in thinking about what black boy joy means to me. Black boy joy is about challenging...