When you think about energy givers and energy takers, relationships are probably the first thing that comes to mind. However, hobbies, daily activities, and lifestyle choices can have a significant impact on our quality of life, too.  There are people who are rays of sunshine, infusing nothing but light and joy into our lives. While other people feel like hovering dark clouds that rain on our parade every day.  We can control the positive relationships we foster and invest time into, as well as the negative relationships we create distance from. But what happens when you’re unaware ..read more

Living a simple life in a modern world is more appealing as I grow older.  I’m a 90s kid. This should clear up a lot. I grew up during a time when social media didn’t exist and we were tipping into the era of cordless phones and dial-up internet that wasn’t worth the hassle or the time. As a teen, I’d never imagine that I’d be hoping for the downfall of smartphones and technology as an adult.  I often reminisce about the times where there was more human interaction, and things weren’t as accessible in our homes or at the palms of our hands.  What if apps, smart TVs, smartphones ..read more

Do you know anyone that’s perfect? Everyone has toxic habits to give up in their lives; some of us, more than others. What toxic behaviors or poor lifestyle choices do you need to get rid of? It’s important to reflect on areas of your life in need of improvement. Your personality traits, attitude, and poverty mindset may need to change. Yes, some things are beyond our control, but we pick up bad habits from the environments we grow up in and the people we’re in proximity to. Poor habits, such as overeating, smoking, drinking, and promiscuity, are learned from their environment.   Whe ..read more

Learn how to get back on track after the holidays with five simple productivity tips. I’ll share the go-to strategies I used to prevent the back to work scaries.  You’ll be able to ease back into your weekly routine in no time. Have you ever struggled with getting back to your daily routine after a holiday vacation?  Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. The days leading up to your first day back at the office are usually the most challenging. After partying hard and rejecting healthy eating habits, your energy level may be low.  I used to be exhausted and depressed when the holida ..read more

Are you ready to plan the ultimate self care weekend? Everything that makes your heart smile will top the ultimate self-care weekend, I promise. We all need time to reflect, to reconnect with ourselves and others we’ve been too busy for.   When the weekend comes around, people usually sleep in, pig out, or party their life away from Friday until Sunday morning. Well, I assure you that our self care weekend plans will be more intentional goal-friends.  Who says you can’t relax, rejuvenate your mental health, and have a blast at the same time? Yes, you can do all of this and more ..read more

Is it just me, or does anyone else have the urge to understand what their purpose is in life once they turn a certain age? The older I get, the more I ponder what the heck we’re doing down here. As soon as I turned thirty-years old, living with intention became very important to me. Goals in life for a woman should align with her purpose. Some people find purpose in raising their children, changing their community, or using their talents to help other people in life. Whether it’s through song, acting, comedy, teaching, or art, we are all gifted with a skill that allows us to affect the world ..read more

Is journaling one of your goals this year? If so, then I’ve got you covered with an ultimate list of journaling prompts for beginners.  Sometimes, developing a habit to journal every day can be difficult. It’s one of the many things I struggled with as a beginner. I found it hard to remain consistent, and when I was ready to reflect on my day, I couldn’t think of what to write about.  My journaling routine turned into diary entries with no focus, rhyme or reason for completing the exercises other than to get my thoughts out of my head and down on the page. Responding to the same prom ..read more

The only thing better than leaving 2020 behind is living intentionally in 2021. My word for the new year is clarity. This year I’d like to be intentional and clear in my approach to goal setting, lifestyle changes, spirituality, what I dedicate my time and energy to, and the relationships I choose to nurture and grow.  Intentional goals are created with your why in mind and have a deeper meaning connected to your life’s purpose. These goals are harder to abandon or throw by the wayside, because they’re significant to your personal growth and milestones you’d like to reach in life ..read more

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through my links. Please see my disclosure for more information. The journey to simple living doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be just that – simple. With guidance from long-time Minimalism practitioners, or ordinary people like you and me who have made a conscious decision to live simply, it’s certainly possible with simple living books we can use as resources.  I even created a 31-Day Simple Living Challenge you can download to jumpstart your simp ..read more

What is a weekly review? A weekly review measures progress towards our monthly goals and can also serve as a self-care check that aids in relieving stress and anxiety from the hectic week before.   We’ve all experienced those crazy, slow weeks where we’re looking forward to Fridays.  And, unfortunately, they’re often more common than not.  Leaping into the weekend without assessing what went well and what went wrong will most likely lead to mentally draining weeks to follow. Let’s normalize the prevention of burnout at all costs, shall we? To offset spiraling in the comin ..read more