“Pause to respond, not react.”
This dose of Monday Mantra motivation has been brought to you by an inspirational chat with my momma, who is essentially my sage of wisdom besides being my blossoming photog, best friend, dressing room laughing…
View Post11 Happy Tips for 20-somethings
What’s something that we’re far too good at doing? Complaining. And another thing? Being our own worst mental enemy. It’s not exactly a Monday mantra, but I’d say we could all use some extra happiness…
View Post“Fail forward.”
You know this whole “lean in” thing, right? Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and general #bosslady, wrote a book of that title inspiring women everywhere to re-think how we think career, motherhood, feminism – the…
View Post“Get comfortable being uncomfortable.”
What’s more uncomfortable than a Monday? I’m all about that Namastay in Bed mantra, as I’m sure most of the entire population of humankind is too, but a Monday is just *particularly* ripe for staying…
View Post“Quit worrying about tomorrow like it’s promised.”
What a way to start the week, right? I saw this gem on Pinterest the other night and literally gasped: “We worry about tomorrow like it’s promised.” Heavy, right? And true. So comes this tidbit…
View Post“Keep going. You are getting better everyday.”
WOOOOO MONDAY! Who’s excited?!?! My guess is everyone, since today will likely be full of barbecue-ing and beaching and not being at work. #rejoice. But just like Christmas, please for the love of all that is ‘Murica,…
View PostFrom “Why me?” to “What now?”
Sometimes, s*** hits the fan. Whether it’s a seemingly simple bad day, a string of unwanted mishaps, or a drastically unfortunate cloud that’s bigtime raining on your parade, there’s bound to be a time where you…
View PostI’m sick of getting C’s.
You know what starts with C? College. You know what happens sometimes in college (hopefully not just to me at Wharton)? C’s. C’s when you were a straight-A, Type A Valedictorian is not an easily…
View Post“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise”
I think it’s due time for another mantra, because who couldn’t use more inspiration on a Monday? This one is near and dear to my heart – and timely – for a few reasons. “Even…
View Post‘What if I fall?’ ‘Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?’
This is the most ironic post I’ve ever written. Why? Because I’m in an airplane, flying as I type. How appropo, right? Even better is the fact that I’m typing on my iPad, and my…
View Post“You are enough.”
Good morning, roses! I had a totally different post scheduled to come out this morning, but things change, flexibility is key, and sometimes anxiety gets the best of me. I’ll publish that original post tomorrow…
View Post“Actually, I can.”
After getting an awesome response from you on how much-needed and much-appreciated some Monday pep talks are, I’m going to making this a semi-regular series, where a fun, empowering, motivational mantra will be shared…
View Post“I own today.”
So you wake up on a Monday morning, groggy and maybe still hungover from Saturday night with the girls (although let’s hope not…). The last thing you’re feeling is on top of the world. If…
View Post“You’ll get there.”
You have no idea the degree to which hearing this phrase used to drive me straight to Nutsville. “You’ll get there.” As if somehow, magically, you’ll just get there. Get where, even? The boyf used…
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