I've avoided writing this post because it's about something that's still a work in progress. Typically, I only like to share things after I've conquered them, because isn't that just what feels a little bit more safe? It doesn't always feel good to admit that you're haven't hit the mark that you've been aiming for... That you're still not there yet. But generally, that's the place we exist in. There is always something that we are working on or working towards. In this season, I've had to really ... View the Post
At-Home Habits I’m Ditching for Productivity
I get crazy this time of year. Crazy in the sense that I love fresh starts and new goals and productivity. My planner has been like my best friend lately, following me around to every coffee shop, meeting, or even when I'm just chilling in bed, as if it's saying, think of all the possibilities. But in order to choose new goals, I figured it would be a good idea for me to take a little bit of time to also point out what's not conducive in my life. Normally, I focus on the positive and ... View the Post
My Goals for 2017
It's that time of year. The gyms are filled with heavy resolve and goal lists and planners abound. The new year is a great opportunity to step back and examine our lives and decide what bad habits to weed out and what new activities to adopt. I honestly love this time of year just for this reason. It's total permission to start over and develop new life practices. Everyone wants to better something in their life, so to provide inspiration, I am sharing a few things I am working on in myself and ... View the Post
Present Over Perfect + 10 Ways to be Present this Fall
I went over to the conference book table and let my eyes fall on each title propped up against a stack of spines. I saw books with pretty covers that sounded entertaining. I saw books that sounded reasonably helpful for women my age. When I saw this book though, I got a feeling. Or rather, a big mixing bowl of feelings. Feeling number one came because my word for the 2016 year is Present. How apt to find a book written on my word for the year! Being "present" had been going really well for me at ... View the Post