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May 6, 2020

The Best Self-Help Books for Women in their 20s

The best self-help books inspire and motivate you, but also give you the steps to apply what you’ve learned. The worst self-help books are the ones that over simplify with quote-worthy language. “Just be positive! Don’t worry about what other people think! You are in control!” Okay, but how do I do that? I am a self-proclaimed personal development junkie....

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April 5, 2020

6 Types of Self-Care for Navigating Uncertainty

In times of uncertainty, like COVID-19, you may be feeling ALL the things – and that’s okay. Emotion is what makes us human. You can learn to identify and move through through these feelings with self-care principles by taking three simple steps.

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March 23, 2020

The “Joys” of Homeownership

Have you seen the move “The Money Pit“? In the film, a couple played by Tom Hanks and Shelley Long buy an old “fixer upper” home. To summarize the plot line – essentially every small project turns into a nightmare. If you need a visual – here’s how most of the movie went: via GIPHY I’m sure most of you...

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February 17, 2020

How to Set Yourself Up for Success in Seasons of Stress

Since we started the home buying process and then the renovation process, I’ve gotten discouraged, fallen into old unhealthy patterns and at times just felt burnt out. Whether you started a new job, bought a house, or are going through something tough, there are all kinds of reasons (good and bad) that your routine may need to shift. Big life...

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February 4, 2020

6 Tips for Clearing Your Mind and Getting to Sleep

I don’t have to tell you how important it is to get enough sleep. The research is undeniable – 7-9 hours of sleep is critical and the kicker? You can’t just “make up for it” on the weekend. There are countless articles about how to get better sleep – turn off your phone, create a nighttime routine, and spray your...

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January 6, 2020

The No Spend Challenge: 7 Tips for Financial Wellness in 2020

For the month of December I embarked on a “no spend” challenge. Why would I do such a thing? Well, for one we are buying a house and if I’m being totally honest, my Amazon Prime addiction has gotten a little out of control. Plus, December is the season of giving, so it felt like the perfect time to spend...

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December 31, 2019

NYE: Why I’m Staying in Tonight

As I sit here waiting for my best friends to arrive for a cozy New Year’s Eve in — I can’t help but reflect on how NYE has changed for me over the years. Back in college, one year I got stuck working on New Year’s Eve. As a waitress, there are certain dates you can’t request off and my...

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December 23, 2019

The Holidays Aren’t Happy for Everyone

The holidays aren’t happy for everyone. Many are fighting a battle we know nothing about. For some, this is the first holiday without a loved one, or a reminder of a strained relationship. Others still are working to make ends meet and wondering how they’ll put presents under the tree. Keeping this perspective in mind helps me remember how lucky...

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January 29, 2015

A Letter To My 16-Year-Old Self

Looking back on my high school and college years there are a lot of things I wish I had known. I wouldn’t say I have any regrets from my past, because I believe mistakes make you stronger and you grow the most out of negative experiences. However, I think there are things I would do differently if I could go...

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January 14, 2015

2015 Priorities and Goals

In my last post, I talked about New Year’s Resolution bashing and the fact that I think goal setting for the year is a really important practice. Now, I thought this week I would share some of my goals for 2015, to help me keep my word on them. I used Nicole Antoinette’s “Screw Your New Year’s Resolutions” Template from...

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