Tag: lifestyle inspiration

  • Scriptures for Encouragement: How to Choose Peace Over Worry

    As someone who’s naturally an overthinker, reading soothing bible scriptures for encouragement and hope is imperative for me. Meditating on God’s word helps shift my mindset from fear to faith during moments of uncertainty. Life is often unpredictable. And realizing that many circumstances are beyond our control can leave us feeling powerless and anxious. Concerns…

  • Important Things I Want My Daughter to Know About Life

    This article, “Important Things I Want My Daughter to Know About Life,” was originally published on 04/01/23 and has been updated. Tomorrow, we’ll be celebrating my daughter’s 17th birthday (WOO-HOO!) And even though it’s a joyous occasion—I’m going through a range of emotions as I write this post. I’m torn between loving the beautiful young…

  • Famous Quotes to Inspire You to Succeed in Life

    No matter how motivated we are to achieve our goals, we will become discouraged at times. Reading famous inspirational quotes from notable people can inspire us to succeed and help reignite our paths. As I navigate the process of growing my blog and pursuing other personal goals, feeding my mind with positive, motivational thoughts has…

  • How to Declutter Your Mind and Regain Peace

    “Declutter your mind, your heart, your home. Let go of the heaviness that is weighing you down. Make your life simple, but significant.” – Maria Defillo For many people, including myself, spring cleaning is a yearly tradition for embracing the new season and giving our homes a fresh start. But this spring, I’m not really…

  • The Best Instagram Accounts to Follow for Inspiration

    “Highlighting 10 Awesome Instagram Accounts to Follow for Inspiration and Positivity” By now, we all know about the negative side effects of social media. From obsessive scrolling habits to excessively comparing ourselves to others—social media can take its toll in a number of ways. For those reasons and many others, I avoided the use of…

  • What Self-Love Means to Me, And Why It’s Important

    With the rise of social media, “self-love” has become an often-discussed topic in our society. But what does it really mean? And is it really worth all the hype? Depending on whom you ask, some may say that the concept of self-love is overrated. This article doesn’t aim to prove anyone right or wrong… But…

  • New Year Affirmations: 24 Powerful Phrases to Inspire You

    The new year is the best time to set new goals. Whether you’re hoping to improve your health, finances, relationships, or life in general—daily affirmations can inspire you to succeed on your journey. Fortunately, affirmations don’t have to be fancy to be effective. When practiced regularly… short, positive phrases can increase your confidence and help…

  • Holiday Stress: How to Celebrate the Easy Way

    “When holiday stress hits you all at once, remember that you don’t have to do it all.” For me, the holidays bring mixed feelings… This is a season of excitement, joy, stress, and anxiety—all mixed up together. While I do enjoy the astonishing decorations, classic movies, and homemade goods, the holiday season has definitely taken…

  • My First Year of Blogging: Tips for Growth and Success

    It’s my blogiversary!!! WOW, it’s such a relief to finally say that! To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I’d survive my first year of blogging. Although I didn’t officially launch my blog until earlier this year, it was this time last year when I purchased my domain and nervously published my first article. Writing…

  • Perseverance: How to Build Patience and Resistance in Life

    Life is good—but let’s be honest—life can be hard. Maintaining perseverance through life’s ever-changing seasons is an art we’re constantly trying to master. For each of us, life consists of highs, lows, ups, and downs. Certain seasons of our lives may be beautiful beyond words. But other seasons of our lives may be a little…