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7 Reasons Why You Need a Morning Routine Part 2
Morning routines are vital to my day. Back in high school, I was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed the moment my alarm clock went off. It’s a different story now. The bond between my bed, sleep and myself has blossomed to one that is unbreakable. A morning routine is a huge cockblock but truthfully it is the only intermediary to get me out of bed. It is the best solution to bridge the gap between me being pissed off my slumber has come to an end and a fantastic day. In my post 7 Reasons Why You Need a Morning Routine Part 1, I break down the first four reasons to have…
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7 Reasons Why You Need a Morning Routine Part 1
I swear by morning routines. It’s the energy booster I need to prep me for the day ahead. I began taking my morning routine seriously earlier this year and I noticed a big difference soon after. It surprises me that I went years and years without one. My morning routine is such an essential part of my day that I get thrown off when I skip it. Why Should You Have a Morning Routine? Morning routines shape the trajectory of the day’s start. A day that begins well is a good indication of how the rest of the day will go. But truth be told, a solid morning routine starts…
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5 Motivational Speakers Who’ve Changed My Life
I have an obsession with all things personal development. If there’s a book on how to think better, live better, do better, I’m getting my hands on it. I soak up those videos with the motivational captioned quotes said by a famous person, as their voice plays in the background… you know those ones with the backdrop of a mountain or a tree? Yeah, love them! When I get to see a motivational speaker in person, oh ho, you bet I’m in self improvement heaven. I admire these people because they actually live the lives they speak of (I know, it’s hard to tell since we only see a fraction…
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New Year, New Decade, New You?
30 days down, 336 to go. How are you feeling? New Year, New decade, new you. Is that true? Are you still reveling in that energy you felt at the end of last year? Are you making moves and living each day with intention and gratitude? Maybe you didn’t feel that excited going into the new decade and you’re still trying to find that thing that’ll get you out of the rut you’re in. This week’s news about the helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe Bryant, his teenage daughter, Gigi and seven other passengers sent a jolt through my system: life is precious and very short. That Kobe,…
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10 Lessons I Learned in the 2010 Decade
These past 10 years had a lot more in store for me than I anticipated. I started it in my sophomore year of high school and leaving it in my mid-20s. It feels like nothing has changed while everything has at the same time. I don’t know what the 2020 decade has in store for me but I’m taking the 10 lessons I learned in the 2010 decade to get me through. They taught me: 1. Plans change. Often. Be prepared to be flexible. Things are bound to go a different way than you planned at some point. The one thing you do have control is how you think and…
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How to Create a Nighttime Routine
A nighttime routine is a strong component for a good night’s rest. For many, the back to school bells are just around the corner and nobody wants to get into the swing of things on little sleep. This is where the magic begins! The well-rested feel, the happiness and the good vibes that gets you jumping out of bed singing from the rooftops, starts from the night before. Personally, a relaxing, wind-down routine are the moments I look forward to at the end of the day because it means being reunited with my bed! Why You Should Have a Nighttime Routine? After a day full of school, work and play,…
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Give Yourself Permission to Live Your Life!
A recurring message has been playing in my head: Give yourself permission to live the life you want! A simple idea yet one that requires a lot of self-awareness and understanding to achieve. Let me take you back to a few weeks ago: While at the beach with my family, I was working up the nerve to change into my bathing suit. Something I did many times before but this time, it would show my belly-button ring. It was a piercing I didn’t care to reveal for years. So that morning, I was preparing myself for the “oh, you have a belly-button ring?” commentary. My thoughts were racing with answers…
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Where Should You Set Boundaries?
Right now you feel like you have to agree to the way that they want your support. No my girl, you have a choice.
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Why You Need to Set Boundaries
In our personal lives, boundaries are necessary for the one-on-one time we need with ourselves to check in and recharge without interruption. In business, boundaries are necessary to prevent our jobs from dictating who we are and what we are to do. The truth of the matter is that our career doesn't reciprocate the attention and the effort we put into growing it.
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Reflecting on the 2018 Holiday Season
Count on the holiday season to test every emotion possible. I think I’ve finally made a full recovery from Christmas: I needed an entire week to get back on track but it’s New Year’s Eve and my mind is swimming with goals and dreams for 2019. Christmas. I’ve loved the idea of Christmas since I was a little girl, All of the presents! All of the smiles and belly- laughs, All. Of. The. Food Christmas songs and movie classics–Home Alone anyone? The reality of it, on the other hand, had a strong dose of mayhem which turned me into a meh- fan of Christmas. I must say though, this…
