A few months ago, I heard someone say, “You can either choose to rest or you will be forced to rest. You’ll rest either way.” I have rolled those words around and around in my mind. It seems silly now, but I had never considered this reality before. Of course it’s true: I can choose to take breaks, [Continue Reading…]
7 Practical Ways to Slow Down and Make Your Days Feel Longer
There’s a lot of talk about “seeking slow,” and “living slowly,” and “slowing down” these days. I’ve long been disillusioned with the breakneck pace of our world, so I am all for slow living. But what does that actually mean? Today I’m sharing seven practical ways to slow down, savor, and live with more intentionality. This [Continue Reading…]
My Goals for 2018
Happy New Year! I love that fresh start feeling of starting a new calendar, don’t you? There’s nothing magical about January 1st, but I enjoy prayerfully considering my goals and intentions for the year ahead. Last year was infinitely improved by personal goal-setting and intentionality! Today, I’m sharing my goals for 2018. There are a [Continue Reading…]
7 Things To Do Now To Prepare For Christmas Travel
1 | Preserve food and stop grocery shopping It can be frustrating and annoying to return home from holiday travel to a refrigerator full of expired yogurt, stale bread, rotten meat, and moldy cheese. In the days leading up to your departure, think about freezing what you can so that it’ll be fresh upon your return. [Continue Reading…]
8 Ways to Manage Your Time and GET THINGS DONE When You Work From Home
I frequently get questions like “How do you prioritize your tasks each day?” or “How do you stay motivated when you work from home?” or “What are your best time management tips?” Truth is, I’ve held off on addressing these questions because I feel unqualified. I don’t have it all figured out! However, in the [Continue Reading…]
3 Common Travel Problems and How to Overcome Them
I recently traveled to Baltimore to host my sister’s bridal shower (which I vlogged here, here, and here). Throughout my trip, I took mental notes on the travel problems I encountered and what I did to find solutions. Surprisingly, my problems were not related to the logistics of travel–this obsessive planner has those down! The [Continue Reading…]
Q&A Video (May 2017)
I hit 1,000 subscribers on YouTube (yay! thank you!), so I decided to do another Q&A video! (The first one is here!) 😉 Anyway, I asked if y’all had any questions on my Facebook and Instagram pages last week and compiled them. If you’re interested in hearing the hardest part of working from home, how I handle [Continue Reading…]
How I Gained Back 35 Hours/Week!
I’ve made two small changes this year that have changed my life in a big way. They’ve simplified and streamlined my day, given me back hours and hours of time, and allowed me to live more peacefully. Let’s jump right in! 1 | I deleted time-sucking apps off my phone I deleted the Facebook, Twitter, and WordPress apps [Continue Reading…]
Why 2016 Was Tough + My Focus Word For 2017
I already shared what you can expect from me in 2017 content-wise, but today I’m recaping 2016 and sharing what’s to come in a more personal sense. I was nervous to write this post, and the more I thought about it, the more I decided that filming was the best way to accurately convey my feelings [Continue Reading…]
What You Can Expect From Me in 2017!
Hey friends! As we wrap up 2016 and look ahead to 2017, I thought I’d fill you in on what’s to come. This past year has been full of new adventures, like launching a podcast, opening an Etsy shop, and starting a Blogger Mentorship Program. All that, in addition to blogging, has kept my creative [Continue Reading…]
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