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SETTING GOALS THAT GET RESULTS IN 2022
As we are heading into the last month of the year, you are probably being inundated with posts and emails all about how to set goals for the new year. Well, surprise… here’s yet another one of those posts. But, there’s ONE THING I need you to know about your New Year’s goals + resolutions… They don’t matter. Now, hear me out… I’m not saying that you shouldn’t have goals to shoot for in the New Year. But, it’s not actually your goals that matter…
2021 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Need some inspiration on what to get the mom, kiddo, or runner in your life? I’m sharing my FAVORITES this year to help you knock out that Christmas list in a pinch! Plus, something I think you would + need, and things for you to wear + read!
HOW TO STOP WASTING TIME + BE MORE PRODUCTIVE
When I first started my business, I had one goal… To get my time back. At the time, I was working 40+ hours a week as a Physical Education + Health teacher, I was coaching (which added an extra 10+ hours per week to my schedule), and I had an hour round trip commute every day. I was burning the candle at both ends already, so why would I decide to add a business on top of that?! Well, friend… because it was something that I desperately wanted.
37 THINGS I LEARNED IN MY 37TH YEAR
Tomorrow is my 37th birthday… and as I get closer + closer to 40, I feel like I’m learning so much more about MYSELF. I remember LOVING being 27… I had just had our first child and I felt like I had everything in the world life could ever offer me. Little did I know that my 30s would be a whole new life experience, where I’d go through depression, anxiety, loss, harassment, etc…
HOW TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR TIME
Do you ever feel like your life is out of control? Or like you’re one of those “hot mess” moms who just can’t seem to get herself together? You want to be able to work out, start a side hustle or business, clean your house, AND still have time for your family. Plus, working full time or running a business, it’s just not easy, is it?! Here are my 3 tips for creating a schedule that works for YOU…
HOW TO PLAN YOUR DAY TO FIND BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE
Do you ever feel like your life is out of control? Or like you’re one of those “hot mess” moms who just can’t seem to get herself together? You want to be able to work out, start a side hustle or business, clean your house, AND still have time for your family. Plus, working full time or running a business, it’s just not easy, is it?! Here are my 3 tips for creating a schedule that works for YOU…
REVISITING YOUR HABITS + ROUTINES
I’ve had some new habits + routines in place for a few weeks, so it’s time to go back + revisit to see how these are actually working for me. I wanted to walk you through what I look for when it comes to adjusting my habits + routines so you don’t have to give up or quit when something might not be working for you…
HOW TO CREATE A BACK TO SCHOOL ROUTINE
It’s that time of year again… Time for the kiddos to head back to school. Once I learned a few things about my routine and what would help me get things done + out the door on time - WITHOUT yelling at my kids - everything changed. I want to share with you the 3 things to help you create a routine (morning, evening, etc.) that works for YOU…
20 BOOKS IN 2021: WE'VE HIT THE HALFWAY POINT
I set a goal in 2020 to read 20 books. Unfortunately, I came up shy of that goal. So, in 2021, I decided to try again, but this time, I’m forcing myself to read the books I already have before I can buy or borrow any new ones. Halfway through the year, I’m on track to hit my 20 book goal!
3 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN SETTING YOUR GOALS
Ever set out to achieve a goal, but feel like a failure or are made to feel “less than”? We focus so much on achieving our goals that we forget about the things that are ACTUALLY important. Here are 3 things to remember when you set your goals…
HOW TO DO A MID-YEAR GOAL REVIEW + CHECK-IN
So, you wrote out goals in January… but you haven’t looked at them since?! Whoops! I feel ya, which is why I schedule in a mid-year goal review so I can see the progress I’m actually making toward my goals. And it’s probably not as bad as you think! Here are 4 questions I ask myself at the halfway point of the year to review + re-evaluate my goals…
THE ENNEAGRAM 101
I learned about the Enneagram about 2.5 years ago and the more I have dug into it, the more I have learned about myself and have been able to GROW because of it. It’s changed the way I respond to things and has helped my understand myself at a much deeper level. I’ll dive into the basics of the Enneagram, as well as share some resources with you to help you learn your type and get to know yourself better!
OUR SUMMER BUCKET LIST 2021
While our summer looked a little different last year, we are thankful we still were able to travel + enjoy the summer as much as possible. We don’t feel like we need to make up for anything we might have missed last year, but that’s not going to stop us from wanting to do some things that we didn’t get to do last summer! Here’s our 2021 family summer bucket list…
3 HOUSE RULES WE ARE IMPLEMENTING THIS SUMMER
I’ve been wanting to implement Summer House Rules for awhile now, but just never could stick with it or get anyone else on board with me. But, I decided this summer was going to be different. We’ve created 3 Summer House Rules that we started implementing from Day 1. Here are the 3 Summer House Rules we’ve set for the summer…
8 THINGS TO DO AT THE START OF EACH MONTH
I LOVE the start of a new month because it means getting to start over - especially with a new plan of action! I like to spend time at the beginning of each month doing these things because it helps me get refreshed, refocused, and ready to conquer the month ahead. Here are the 8 ways to start your month off on the right foot...
DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WORK AT HOME MOM
Ever wonder what a mompreneur or WAHM does all day long? No, we don’t sit around watching Schitt’s Creek and drinking wine all day. (I know, it’s shocking, right?!) I’m giving you an inside look into what a typical day looks like for me as a mompreneur with 2 kids in school full time.
MY FAVORITE PRODUCTIVITY APPS THAT I USE DAILY
As a busy mom who runs a business from her computer + phone (aka mompreneur), it can be REALLY hard for me to shut my brain off at the end of the day. I feel like I’m constantly thinking about my business, what to do next, and all the things I need to get done. While I’m not perfect at my time management + productivity, these apps help me to stay focused + get more done in my day.
ALL ABOUT TRACKING MACROS
My main goal here is to share with you the BASICS of what I am doing and the resources you can use to help you get started if counting macros is something you’ve been thinking about doing in order to lose weight, fat, or fuel your body for athletic performance. Here is my breakdown of what macro tracking is + what it looks like for me...
FINDING YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE
I've been struggling a lot lately with what my purpose is in my life. I have (and have had) multiple businesses that I run, and I just never really felt like I understood why God called me to create these businesses. Here are 3 journal prompts my mentor gave me that help me get clear on my purpose + calling. Grab a notebook and let’s dive in!
HOW TO HAVE A MORE PRODUCTIVE MORNING
I like to think that I have it all together all the time, but in reality, there are A LOT of mornings when I lose my crap on my kids. And it’s totally not their fault. It comes down to my morning routine and how I’m actually setting up my day to be my most productive. Here are 5 steps to have a more productive morning…