When was the last time you felt truly peaceful? Think about it for a moment. Identify a moment when you felt present, safe, and relaxed. How long ago was it? Was it 5 minutes or 5 years ago? Most of us go through our daily lives, months on end, without feeling relaxed. I remember during…
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Motivational Quotes To Start Your Week Right
Happy Tuesday! The week is young and this is a great time to ensure that you are being productive and intentional. Yesterday I made it a priority to carve out some time for myself and plan my week so I can be a bit more intentional with my time. I used to be so good…
Always Tired? These 4 Habits Could Be Draining Your Energy
Do you ever feel drained after you hang out with a certain someone. C’mon, we all have that Debbie Downer friend who we love dearly but sometimes we just want to duct tape their mouths shut so the negativity will stop spewing out. Have you ever felt exhausted even though you got a full night’s…
7 Amazing Female Empowerment Quotes That Will Make You Feel Unstoppable
Don’t you love when you get a gift that is better than you could have expected? The kind of gift that makes you feel like somehow your loved one knows you better than you know yourself? This year for my birthday my best friend gifted me with something I will cherish forever. She got me…
Why Discipline May Be Overrated
I recently had a change of heart. There was a concept I once stood by and now I am realizing that I may have been wrong the entire time. Crazy concept, right? A few months back, I was talking to my friend about the importance of being disciplined. I said that motivation is fleeting and…
The Art Of Being Supportive
I think in life we tend to forget the importance of support. Especially these days, people are so hell bent on being independent and doing everything themselves. I remember a couple years ago it seemed as if everyone around me was constantly saying something to the effect of “you do you.” Hearing this always really…
This Is The First Step Of An Intentional Year
This time of year I always hear people saying things like “I hope this year will be good” or “let’s hope this year will be better than last year.” Upon first hearing this you may think, what’s wrong with saying that? They’re just wishing for good experiences. If you listen closely, you will find that…
Why Standing Alone Is The Way To Build Community
Alright guys, I finallyyyy finished another book. During lockdown I was reading like crazy (and loving it) but since things have opened up, my reading game has definitely been slacking. I started Brené Brown’s book Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone (months ago) and am so happy…
Catching Up: Being More Intentional and Aware
Hi all! How has everyone been doing? I hope you all have been staying safe and enjoying the holidays. I know it has been quite a hectic time for a lot of people. The holidays are in full swing and I am so happy to be finished with buying presents. I am now able to…
Getting Comfortable With The Uncomfortable
“I always did something I was a little not ready to do. That’s how you grow.”- Marissa Mayer This week I have been thinking a lot about doing hard things. Awhile go I saved the quote “you can do big and scary things” as my laptop screensaver because I wanted the constant reminder that I’m…
Self Care Saturday: Current Thoughts
“Growth is painful, change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying somewhere you don’t belong” Hey guys! Happy Saturday, I hope everyone had a beautiful week. For the past couple months I have been in such an awkward place. On today’s Self Care Saturday I want to talk about the struggle of working…
How To Practice Creativity And Expand Your Mind
Remember when you were a kid and you spent your entire day daydreaming and being creative? Whether it was creating a new game, playing with an imaginary friend, or drawing a town, you exercised creativity freely and naturally. As we grow, that creativity dwindles when we start preoccupying ourselves with more practical matters. So much…
Screw Apologizing And Start Confidently Saying “No”
If there’s anything I’ve struggled with, it’s with saying no. I hate disappointing people and I hate being unreliable. I think most of us have grown up with the notion that saying “no” is wrong and you should be as agreeable as possible and avoid confrontation at all costs. While it might seem to be…
