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The Intentional Budget
It’s been a few weeks of warmer weather in most parts of the world + as we are each stepping our toes back into the swing of things, I keep hearing the same thing over and over. Outside costs way more than anyone remembers lol. So I dont know if things have gone “up” in price or if it is the fact that we have been home so long not making unnecessary day-to-day purchases, but either way, now is the time to get a budget if you don’t already have one. Truth Moment: I’ve used the word “budget” very loosely pretty much my entire adult life without even truly knowing what…
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The Power of No: Know Your Worth
I have to admit something. I was last year years old when I learned what FOMO was and that I was suffering from it bad! If you dont know (like I surely didnt) FOMO is the Fear of Missing Out. The feeling that you have to act now, purchase or say yes now, or you will miss out. For the longest time I was a knee-jerk reactor, one that couldn’t pass up a sale, invite, offer and definitely the one that you could most likely get to agree to something last minute🤦🏾♀️. I chased the rush and was pretty much addicted to the “high” of the acting right away.…
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Midday Energy Boosters
We are about 2 weeks + some change removed from daylights savings and I don’t know about you, but I am STILL adjusting to the time change. Im not sure if its the shift in seasons (hello Spring) or having a much looser schedule but Ive been hitting an energy wall at about 3pm every day. There really hasnt been much change to my routine specifically since the start of the year so my only guess is Daylights savings, go figure. Since I have been hitting this midday fatigue I have been taking extra steps to find ways to add more “pep” in my afternoon. While the goal is not…
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Honor + Showup for Yourself this Week
Last week we witnessed history being made yet again. I dont know about you, but whew😅 living through all this history the last few months has been exhausting to say the least. No matter where you stand on the divide the history we experienced last week is something we will tell our children + their childrens’ children for years to come of this period of life that we have been able to experience first hand. And while there is much to celebrate, there is still so much work to be done not only in our country but within ourselves. As we embark on what feels like a new era (truth…
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4 Pillars of Consistency
We can all have the very best intentions when it comes to our health and well-being. The decisions to eat better, spend more time reading, getting outside + all the things that help us to be the best versions of ourselves. We start out full steam ahead + then, BAM, suddenly things begin to slack off. Maybe we start not eating as well, reading very much or getting enough rest. It happens to the best of us😩😩😩. Bringing on Change One of the biggest mistakes that we can make when deciding to bring change in our lives is thinking that it is an instantaneous event, as in I say I…
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3 Self Care Tips to Help Manage Stress
By now we all know that stress is something that we do NOT want, and is something we should avoid whenever possible. Continuous stress can cause issues within the body like high blood pressure, sleep inconsistencies, heart disease + if left untreated can compromise a healthy immune system. This is important right now as we continue to take steps to build our bodies immune system to fight against infection and disease. It is really in our best interest to take the steps necessary to decrease stress when we can. Now while there isn’t a way to eliminate all stress because it is a part of life, there are things…
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Permission to Celebrate 2021
Seems like it has been 100 years since the last time we were ringing in a New Year and yet it was just 365 days ago. This time last year I made a conscious decision to “Opt Out” of New Years and all the vision boards, goal mapping and “this gon’ be my year“, mentality. Truth be told, I was tired lol and I was being “called” to make space in my life to begin living outside of just checking things off of a list. What I didn’t know then, that I can clearly see now is I already knew what I needed for this upcoming season in my life,…
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Are your Routines Anchored in Intention?
Do you practice rituals my friend? Or have routines you like to follow? If you don’t you may be leaving an extremely powerful tool on the table. Studies have shown correlation in reduced stress +/or burnout in people who follow routines. There is no secret that following a routine or ritual requires a level of intention especially when done on a regular bases. Routines and rituals can be very important for various reasons depending on who you ask🤪. From levels of spirituality, ways to cope with grief, loss, anxiety or even in some cases to boost confidence, rituals + routines are here to stay. The beauty behind rituals and routines…
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An Invitation to Take Inventory
The last 3 days have been all about Gratitude (over on my IG feed) + if you are a part of the 4 Days of Gratitude newsletter series! In this short time, Ive learned 1 important thing. The easiest way to tap into inner joy is through gratitude. Something as simple as finding gratefulness in the small every day moments can cultivate an environment of abundance and presence. It is very easy to get caught up in all the things happening around us as we continue to maneuver life in this “new” normal. Things may not look how we may have pictured they would look this time last year…
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4 Pillars of Gratitude
Tis’ the season🥳! We are officially 2 weeks and 6 days away from saying farewell to 2020 + welcoming 2021 and all its possibilities. Being this close to the end of the year feels different this go round. I know I’m not the only one that feels like this has both been the LONGEST year ever + feeling like where did 2020 even go😅? During this time of year, I like to dig deep and go heavy on my gratitude. Making room for gratitude is an important aspect of my self-care rituals. My gratitude practice keeps me in check. Reminds me to not just see the big picture, but to have a…
