Wow - long time no see! It’s been almost two months since I actually published a blog post so this will serve as an update on what’s been going on with me since I’ve been away. It’s been a wild ride but I’m hanging in there!
Read More
We did it! We worked our butts off in June and July to get most of the downstairs done for an engagement party we were throwing at the end of July. See the list of to-dos here. The one thing I didn’t really touch was the kitchen and I’ve since started work on that. So here’s a peak at what the living room looked like before we started and how we’ve transformed it into what it is now!
Read More
Affirmations are all the rage these days. Have you tried them? I can understand why someone would hesitate to stand in front of a mirror and talk to themselves, but there is a lot of evidence in favor of giving it a shot. Affirmations allow you to consciously rewrite neural pathways with what you want to experience more of. Hearing things over and over helps you integrate those beliefs into your life. But not every affirmation is created equal.
Read More
It is so easy to get caught up in day-to-day life and not think much about how we’re living. Are you doing things out of habit or obligation? Are you prioritizing the things that are most important to you? Are you enjoying yourself? Here are some tips on how to have more fun!
Read More
During this last season of business, I realized that when I’m short on time (and a little stressed out) I often forget to see the miracles that are right in front of me. In order to combat that, I decided to revisit my list of all the amazing manifestations I’ve created in my life over the past few years and I thought I’d share a few of them with you. I’d highly encourage you to make a list of your own because we often forget how far we’ve come. Reveling in your wins is an easy way to get the good vibes flowing.
Read More
The beautiful thing about self-awareness is that it’s easy to notice when your thoughts, habits, or attitude starts to make a turn for the worst. Recently, I let myself get so busy with house projects that I forgot to prioritize myself and my health which resulted in negative thought loops, more frequent low vibration emotions, and increased anxiety. When these things kick up, I know that I need to press pause and evaluate what’s going on so I can turn things around. Here are my top tips for reversing a downward spiral:
Read More
I love a good thought-provoking question. I especially love thought-provoking questions when discussed within a group of close friends – a safe space for deep conversations. I have a game filled with these types of questions that I pull out sometimes when we have friends over and one of the questions I’ve asked most all of my friends is: what does success mean to you? Let me tell you, the answers have been fascinating.
Read More
I am content. I honestly didn’t know what else to write. I am busy and a little overwhelmed with all the things I want to get done but in the best way possible. I have so much content I want to create to help guide other people to be their best and design an incredible life for themselves. I LOVE coaching and I’m running full speed ahead with it. I’ve been heads down for the last few weeks just getting as much done as I can while at home and spending my time off really being off.
Read More
Last week we talked about self-sabotage and how it’s almost always routed in fear. Well what do you do to beat the fear and stop self-sabotaging? You kick it in the face.
Read More
It feels like forever ago that we decided to pivot and do a smaller scale fix-up to the downstairs instead of the full renovation like we’d planned! I’m calling it version 1.0 and I’m actually so happy we decided to go this route. Honestly, just the sheer amount of painting and small projects is overwhelming so I’m not sure I could’ve handled a full renovation just yet.
Read More
It’s been a year since I quit my job. It also coincidentally almost coincides with my birthday which makes the reflection factor high. In case you need a recap, in the spring of 2018 I was seriously considering what I wanted to do with my life. I was tired of people asking me, “how’s work?” and only being able to reply with, “it’s fine.” By all accounts I was in a successful career that suited my strengths, but there was something missing. Finally, Seb and I decided that we had enough savings that I could quit and figure it out. Boy am I glad I did.
Read More
Have you ever heard of self-sabotage? Have you ever considered whether you have self-sabotaged before? I can almost guarantee that you have. Self-sabotage is exhibiting behaviors or creating problems that are contrary to your long-term goals.
Read More
Back again with the LOA how-tos! I know that there are a few areas of our lives that feel like a “big deal” compared to others. Things like career, money, and love. Today, I’m touching on the love topic - finding a partner! I’m so grateful for such a strong relationship that grounds me and I know others are seeking that as well. I fully believe that my energy around my relationship status (aka being happy alone while still expecting to be married eventually) helped me attract Sebastian and here’s what I have to say on how to start attracting your ideal partner:
Read More
I have spent what feels like hours sourcing rugs for our living room and bedroom so I thought I’d share the wealth of what I’ve found. I previously had a West Elm rug in our living room that I loved but it just wasn’t durable enough for a high traffic area with pets and I didn’t want to put that much money into another rug that would get beaten up. But I think I found the perfect solution!
Read More
Most of our Western culture teaches us to look outside yourself for the right answers. Go to the college that has the best reputation. Pick the career that mentors or parents think you will excel at. When you’re struggling, ask others what they did when they were in a similar situation. Not that I think seeking advice is completely wrong, I just think we have the model a little backwards. Instead of researching and deciding for ourselves, we look at what has worked for others and make the same choices.
Read More
It was recently brought to my attention that while I have a few seasonal bar cart posts, I haven’t actually done a post on a year-round bar cart decor! I totally get that most people don’t want to bother with swapping out decor quarterly so here are my tips on building a bar cart that will look great year round.
Read More
This is your official warning that if you see me this summer, there’s a 75% chance I’ll be wearing this outfit. Don’t mess with a good thing, right? This gingham linen button-up is perfect for when it’s sweltering and I finally found a pair of shorts that doesn’t squeeze my thighs to death when I sit - praise be!
Read More
After last month’s bummer of an update, I’m happy to report that I’m feeling much better! I think in many ways that low was what I needed to let go of some of the things I was holding too tightly to. I’ve had quite a few breakthroughs recently and I know the two are related.
Read More