We all have days where we feel like we’re on autopilot. We go through the motions without a real plan about what we want to accomplish or feel that day. Yet, you know that by being intentional you feel much more focused, purposeful, and present. This is why when I found out about The Novel of You I was excited to give it a try. I’ve tried in the past to create a routine of starting my day with planning […]
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Consider how many thoughts a day you have about your body. Are your thoughts and feelings comfortable and self-assuring? Or do you find yourself thinking negative thoughts or even saying, “I hate my body”? Unfortunately, most women can relate more to the second statement. Yet, we know that body image is not static. It’s a shifting, changing perception that can transform for the better. Today I will explain exactly what body image is and ways to challenge negative thoughts and […]
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Are you struggling with working from home? I totally get it. When I first started working from home it was a struggle, to say the least. Two of the major things I had difficulty with were (1) feeling isolated and (2) feeling like my life was turned upside down. Coping with this was a process, but I slowly figured out ways to overcome these challenges and I want to share them with you. Because I know many of you are […]
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Pop quiz. Which of these do you agree with? I would love to get more done in less time. I would love to stop procrastinating. I would love to feel more focused. I would love to stop feeling overwhelmed about my to-do list. I can easily learn this technique (I will answer this for you: YES you can!) If you agree with one or all of these statements then you will love the Pomodoro technique. I first learned about […]
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Hi there! I hope your New Year is starting out well! I don’t know about you, but I get overwhelmed by all of the posts and emails about New Year’s resolutions. Don’t get me wrong, I do think goal setting is extremely important. Yet, I also think it’s just as important to reflect on your accomplishments and what is going well in your life. This is because as humans, we’re quick to forget about our accomplishments. We move on to […]
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Guest post by Sarah Langner, a relationship and connection coach. She serves her clients by guiding them as they strengthen the relationships that matter to them. She supports them as they discover who they are, their deeper purpose, and she keeps them accountable as they make the changes they want in order to live their life according to their deeper purpose. I get it! You want to be happier. You want to be healthier, and you want to accomplish your […]
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Guest post by Samantha Warren, a personal development and wellness blogger based in Miami, FL. She writes productivity, mental health, and lifestyle posts to help you build a life you love. Samantha wants you to be the star of your own show! Living a passive life is like writing in passive voice. It’s less interesting. It’s not impactful or memorable. When you live passively, you simply go through the motions, take care of your responsibilities, and function on autopilot. There […]
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Do you ever begin a task and almost immediately forget what you’re doing? Or maybe you feel like you’re in a cloud and moving much slower than everyone around you? Or while speaking with someone, you completely lose your train of thought? If you can relate to any of these experiences, then you’re likely dealing with brain fog. But, the good news is that there are several powerful, researched-based ways to beat brain fog so that you start feeling better […]
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Guest Post by Timea Carlo from The Healthy and Happy Community Have you ever heard the saying “Every great achiever is inspired by a great mentor”? Sounds good, right? But often we think of having a mentor as some sort of luxury, something only a privileged few are entitled to have. We tend to think they are expensive and turn out to provide not much benefit in the long run. Who needs one anyway? Definitely not us, no thanks, we […]
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In a previous post, Want to Reach Your Goals? Here’s How, I told you all about self-determination theory and discussed why it’s extremely important to set a goal and to know WHY you are choosing that goal. I’ve been thinking about that post and I want to discuss how knowing and growing your WHY can help you to evaluate and reevaluate your goals. This will help you to set a goal that is right for you. First, a quick review. […]
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