“Settle for More.” (+ WIN $500 to Nordstrom!)
Back at it again with Monday, so a new Monday Mantra is only fitting amiright?? I heard a quote recently that ended up being inspiration for a book by the same name, and I legit…
View Post“Have Some Fun Today.”
The world can be a really sad, depressing place sometimes. When you turn on the news, it’s either bad news or worse news – the good, sweet stuff rarely makes headlines, and if it does,…
View Post“Be kind today.”
Yesterday in church, the sweet old lady in front of me turned around, put her hand on top of mine, looked me square in the eye and so warmly said, “You have a beautiful voice.”…
View Post“I am worth more than my self-doubts.”
When Monday hits ya like a sack o’ bricks, it can easily feel like the bricks are made of everything but sunshine and rainbows. When the entire week is looming in front of your face…
View Post“Do less, receive more.”
What’s up, Monday Mantra? This is one of my own personal favorite series on CUR, and I hope you love it justasmuch. While I usually end up feeling more motivated after writing, I hope you…
View Post“Broken, still Beautiful.”
Monday Mantra, you be lookin’ good. Happy MONDAY, friends + peeps. In case you’re new to these rosy parts, let me clue you in: Monday Mantra is a series every few Mondays, with a saying, affirmation,…
View Post“I am all kinds of awesome.”
Monday Mantra once again on CUR, and I’ve got a hard-hitting, totally serious question for you. Why do we have such a hard time just admitting to the fact that we’re awesome? I don’t mean…
View Post“Faith it ’til you Make it.”
I’m a big fan of “fake it ’til you make it.” In fact, I’m such a fan that I can say with 96% confidence it’ll be a future Mantra around these rosy parts in coming…
View Post“I am prepared to perform.”
Somehow, we never think we’re “ready.” We never feel truly ready to shine – never feel 100% confident in pulling back the red curtain and stepping into the limelight. We get sucked into the “trying”…
View Post“Give up Guilt.”
We hear all the time that shaming is bad. Body shaming yourself or others – shaming anyone for something, really – isn’t exactly encouraged practice. Shame is this intense feeling that you yourself are bad;…
View Post“I don’t try. I DO.”
“Try” is an awful word, really. “I’ll TRY to do better.” “I’ll TRY to make it.” “I’ll TRY to think of a better solution.” “I’ll TRY to get up earlier.” “I’ll TRY to quit smoking,…
View Post“What are you waiting for?”
I’m gonna cut right to the chase: you’re holding yourself back. A few Monday’s ago, we chatted about taking action steps towards your dreams and goals. Being able to say to yourself, “But what…
View Post“What are you gonna do about it?”
Happy. Monday. Rosy. People. Who’s excited about this brand spankin’ new week??? For those of you awesome folks on the CUR Sunday newsbreak, this lil’ Monday Mantra might feel a bit familiar. (; But y’all…
View Post“Today is no ordinary day.”
Merry (few days after) Christmas and Happy (few days before) New Year’s! I hope your holidays have included amazing, exciting, relaxing, and fulfilling times with family and friends galore. Now this week…this week is rough.…
View Post“Succeed on purpose.”
“Succeed on purpose.” Well, that’s a no-brainer, right? Of COURSE you want to succeed, and you’ve got faith in yourself to know that if you succeed…hopefully it ain’t an accident! But why do you want…
View Post5 ways to Eliminate Unnecessary Stress right now
I don’t know about you, but the word “Monday” being tossed around like it’s a common occurrence is enough to get me a little stressed out. Ha. Oh wait. Whether it’s another Monday or something…
View Post“I will choose joy.”
I had a whole other post planned for today, but it’s getting really good and real and personal and deep, and it’s better suited for closer to springtime. So I guess you’ll have to…
View Post“Get a little gritty, darling.”
Grit. It’s this word that seems a little vague, more fitting for a fun coffee mug than a Monday mantra. But today I’m wearing my favorite combat boots and I’m feeling edgy and daring, so…
View Post“Be weird. Break the averages.” (Shawn Achor + The Happiness Advantage)
ICYMI: I’m in Seattle. And the whole time zone difference thing is throwing. me. off. How do West Coasters wake up knowing they’re already three hours behind a good chunk of the country? I…
View Post“It’s an opportunity to grow, or an obstacle to keep you from growing.”
“It’s either an opportunity to grow, or an obstacle to keep you from growing.” As I was sipping some really, really good coffee this morning mulling over today’s Monday Mantra, I came across this quote…
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