Tag: mindful living
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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“Dear younger self, you’ve always been enough.” – Alex Elle This month, I’ll be celebrating my 39th trip around the sun (I can’t believe this will be my last year in my 30s!), and I’m beyond excited about this new chapter. More than any of my previous birthdays, I feel an increased sense of gratitude…
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“Positive self-talk can build your self-confidence.” – Stanley T. Crawford Negative self-talk is a normal part of the human experience. But for some of us (including myself), it can become a bit extreme—to the point where we begin to believe that the negative things we think and say to ourselves might be true. If unchecked,…
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“Wholeness is not achieved by cutting off a portion of one’s being, but by integration of the contraries.” – C.G. Jung We’re all broken in some way or another. But it’s how we deal with our brokenness that really matters. Learning to embrace my broken pieces (flaws, insecurities, mistakes…) is what I’m working on in…
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By now, I’m sure we all know that self-care is important, but we often get too busy to prioritize it. What I love about summer is that it’s the perfect season for slowing down and recommitting to our self-care needs. For me personally—there’s something about the warmer temperatures, longer days, and increased sunshine that brightens…
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In comparison to my 20s, without a doubt, my 30s have been my best years by far. Although I used to worry about getting older, I have to say that this has been an amazing decade, and I’m actually looking forward to experiencing what the next decade might have in store. I’m in my late…