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…]
How to Have a Social Media-Free Weekend
One of my goals for 2018 was to schedule and complete five social media-free weekends this year. My long-term goal is to go social media-free every weekend (or almost every weekend), but I’m choosing to start slow. (Because slow growth is still growth!) As I’ve started completing my unplugged weekends, I’ve gotten some questions. I asked [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…]
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…]
How to Schedule a Season of Rest So You Don’t Lose Your Mind
2017, The year of travel Because 2016 was a deeply challenging year for me, I set out to travel as much as possible in 2017. We started the year with a trip to Disney. Then we went on two different trips to Austin. Next was a solo trip to Florida to visit my grandparents; after [Continue Reading…]
How Do You Load the Dishwasher?
Two different styles Here’s how I load the dishwasher: load all of the cups first, then the bowls, then the plates, then larger cooking items (like pots or pans), then utensils. I make sure every item is in the exact right position so that I can fit the maximum number of items in the dishwasher. [Continue Reading…]
Life Has Already Started
Throughout my life, I’ve often found myself feeling like life is about to start. When I was in middle school, I thought life would really start once I was in high school. When I was in high school, I thought life would really start once I was in college. When I was in college, I thought life would really start once [Continue Reading…]
My 9 Favorite iPhone Apps
Today I’m sharing my nine favorite iPhone apps! Of course, I love Instagram, Gmail, the Podcast app, etc.–but today I’m sharing some more unique ones! Let’s jump right in. 1 | Wunderlist I am obsessed with this app! Riley and I have a synced account so that we can each add items to the grocery [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…]
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