5 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 PostHow to find the right Side Hustle for YOU.
Remember NYNB? ICYMI for all of 2015, New Year, New Blog is a series I’m doing with this gal to tackle a different blogging topic every month to just teach you the stuff you need…
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…
View Post“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 Post26 Tips you Need to make your Long Commutes Awesome
*This long commutes post has been sponsored by Amtrak and Her Campus Media. As usual though, all thoughts, opinions, and sass are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Coming Up…
View Post18 (More) Bible Verses on Anxiety & Stress
By now, many of you probably know that I’ve had my fair share of struggles to beat anxiety. In figuring out ways to stop it in its tracks, though, I haven’t had much luck outside…
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 PostIt’s time for some major TMI
*This post has been sponsored by MONISTAT®. As always, all opinions and thoughts presented are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Coming Up Roses! Alright, chicas. It’s time for some…
View PostBlog Conference Highlights
*This post has been sponsored by Amtrak and Her Campus Media. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Coming Up Roses! Ever since the infamous Amtrak accident this past year, you could say I…
View PostHow to Start a Boutique: Interview with WNBA’s Candice Dupree
*Thanks to the sweet gals at Apricot Lane Boutique for sponsoring this post. As usual, all opinions and thoughts I express are my own. If you were about to retire from the WNBA (after nine successful…
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 Post19 (more) ways to know you’re from Reading, PA
Because this first slue of ways went viral. Literally. I was totally floored by the excitement over round 1 of things you know if you grew up in Reading/around Berks County parts, so round two…
View Post19 Bible Verses on Anxiety & Stress
Instead of one motivational mantra today to get you geared up for the week ahead, I figured something even better was in order: a whole slue of ’em. And better yet? A slue of ’em…
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 PostMy Beauty Story
**Thanks to CVS, Dove, and Global Influence for sponsoring this post. As usual, all opinions and thoughts are entirely my own! I guess I got it from my mama – and she got it from…
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