“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 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…
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 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 Post“Just focus, and keep aiming.”
I’m really digging arrows lately. Maybe that sounds way too I-haven’t-had-my-morning-coffee-yet, but hear me out. The symbolism behind arrows just rocks my world, and I can’t think of a better way to literally fly into…
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…
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