My Summer Bucket List

My Summer Bucket List

Happy HUMP, friends! We leave bright n’ early today (like, T-minus an hour) for a lil’ trip to Maryland, then I’m back for a bachelorette weekend for my bestie, then off to the Jersey Shore with…

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Becoming Mentally Tough – 12 Tips for Developing Mental Toughness

Becoming Mentally Tough – 12 Tips for Developing Mental Toughness

Let me ask you a question…are you mentally tough? Now, as YOURSELF that Q…Am I mentally tough? Chances are, I think a LOT of us have quite a bit of room to grow in the…

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What Makes You Happy

What Makes You Happy

I’ve been working on “finishing” Marie Kondo’s The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up for friggin’ ever. I think it’s been hard for me to sit my ass down and just do the dang thing because a.)…

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“It Gets Better.”

“It Gets Better.”

Ayyyyoooo, Monday. How was your weekending? My weekend kicked off with a bridal shower for one of my best friends, then segued into front row at a Justin Timberlake concert (!!!), and today was full…

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How I Avoid Burnout (Signs, Causes, + How to Battle Burnout before it’s Begun)

How I Avoid Burnout (Signs, Causes, + How to Battle Burnout before it’s Begun)

Ahhhhhh, burnout. What a Monday topic amiright??? Battling burnout was a specific request from y’all on my reader survey back in the day (BTW, I loveloveLOVE when you guys request topics you wanna see –…

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“I Will Carry On.”

“I Will Carry On.”

By Friday morning last week, I think I had seen 52 (no joke) tweets, Instastories, emails and blog mentions from everyone and their mom having had THAT KINDA WEEK. This. week. has. been. long. I’m…

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20 Life Lessons I Learned from my Nana (Happy Birthday, Nana!)

20 Life Lessons I Learned from my Nana (Happy Birthday, Nana!)

Happy FriYAY, fri-nally! This morning I hit snooze approximately 7 times against all of my better judgment, solely because the window was open and it was cool + rainy and HOW CAN YOU NOT SLEEP…

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The 8.33% Rule – Dealing with the Judas in our Lives

The 8.33% Rule – Dealing with the Judas in our Lives

I’m baaaaaack! MAN, it feels like FOREVER since we last chatted. Mainly ’cause the last few days have been a complete #whirlwind of travel + activity, and now I’m home after a long weekend that…

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10 Things I’m Practicing + My Favorite Spring Outfit

10 Things I’m Practicing + My Favorite Spring Outfit

Happy HUMP! I’m off to the Big Apple this morning for a fun day of meetings, but of course stopping by here first to say hello before hopping into the post. Short n’ sweet intro…

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“Give Yourself Grace.”

“Give Yourself Grace.”

Back at it again with a MONDAY MANTRA. Woo woo! I was woken up this morning by an INSANE downpour…when it rains, it pours, I guess? It’s mornings like these when I’m EXTRA grateful for…

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7 Easy Ways to Get Inspired Again when you’re in a Funk

7 Easy Ways to Get Inspired Again when you’re in a Funk

Happy Monday from Tennessee! J and I spent the weekend with two of our dearest friends on the planet (Christina + her hubby, Pai), and we’ve got one more packed day before heading back up…

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Brain Dumping 101: What, Why, When, + How I Brain Dump Effectively

Brain Dumping 101: What, Why, When, + How I Brain Dump Effectively

Happy MONDAY. How was your Easter weekend??? I hope it was relaxing + rejuvenating, full of blessings + reminders of God’s immense lovelovelove for you. 🙂 (ICYMI, we talked about Coming Up Thorns to prepare!). I’ve…

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24 Personal Goals for my Golden Birthday Year (It’s my Birthday!)

24 Personal Goals for my Golden Birthday Year (It’s my Birthday!)

IT’S MY BIRTHDAY! Or, it’s about to be…tomorrow I turn 24. And even better…it’s my golden birthday. TBH, I had no clue what the heck a golden birthday was until a few weeks ago, so I’m…

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My Totally Backwards Way to Get More Done

My Totally Backwards Way to Get More Done

I attempted to knock out this post last night while watching a Disney Channel movie on Netflix thinking This is totally background noise and I won’t be actually watching. HA. You guys, Cadet Kelly + popcorn…

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“Enlarge your Territory.” – Lessons from Luke 5

“Enlarge your Territory.” – Lessons from Luke 5

Hey girl hey! Monday already?! I spent the weekend at a faith retreat, and I *truly* feel like a new woman heading into this week. God worked some wonders in my life, and I’m just sitting…

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10 Ways to Get Lucky on Purpose

10 Ways to Get Lucky on Purpose

The month of LUCK is upon us, friends! IDK how on earth it is, ’cause I swear it was Christmas a few weeks ago, but either way, here we are. The month of luck, the…

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12 Ways to Become a More Outgoing Person

12 Ways to Become a More Outgoing Person

A quick Google search for “how to be more a outgoing person” brings up a casual 6,440,000 results. So if you’ve been wishing + wanting to up your outgoing factor…clearly you’re not alone. 😉 A…

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“Cut the Noise.”

“Cut the Noise.”

Aaaaaaaand Monday, we’re back at it again. How was your weekend?? ICYMI in last night’s CURation (get the CURation by signing up here!), yesterday we did an Escape Room! Have you done one before? I HIGHLY…

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How to Beat Comparison on Instagram

How to Beat Comparison on Instagram

Social media is not real life. I heard this online not too long ago and friggin’ loveloveLOVED it with a burning passion, similar to that which I lovelovelove pizza and Cabernet and ice cream sandwiches.…

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“It is what it is.” – Dealing with Conflict in Relationships + Advice from THE 9/11 Widow,

“It is what it is.” – Dealing with Conflict in Relationships + Advice from THE 9/11 Widow,

I’m baaaaaaack! Happy Monday, friends! It feels like it’s been *ages*, even tho it’s just been a long weekend essentially. New York Fashion Week can just feel like an eternity sometimes. 😉 Either way, SUPER…

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