Do you ever look at your to-do list and feel the panic set in because there’s too much to do and not enough time to do it? You’re not alone! To eliminate overwhelm, people swear by productivity hacks, prioritization strategies, and making big tasks bite-sized. Don’t get me wrong, these can all be helpful – but they will treat the symptom of overwhelm, not the root cause. Let’s talk about a few other ways you can manage your overwhelm so you’re rocking your life and it’s not rocking you. 1. First thing first: welcome your overwhelm I know this sounds counterintuitive, but hear me out! Usually ..read more

Every time I walk into yoga class with my favorite teacher, I know I’m gonna learn something good. She’s in her early forties and has been practicing since her teen years, and I sit there on my yoga block at the start of class and soak in all the juicy goodness that comes out before we head into our flow for the evening. If you’ve been following me for a while now, you probably know how I feel about hustle culture. I’m not a fan of hustling and willpowering our way through to get the results we want. But at the same time, I recognize that a lot of the results we want in life require focus and ..read more

How you can use playlists to create better habits and guide your most productive week. “First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not.” – Octavia Butler That quote is only one of the many such words of wisdom that remind us that habits are the foundation to success. A daily routine will reduce the clutter in your mind so you can be more creative in your work. Yet still, that’s easier said than done. I don’t know about you, but habits have been a constant struggle in my life. I read the Power of Habit and Atomic Habits and 7 Habits o ..read more

It might sound cheesy to say this, but choosing a theme for each season of the year has changed my life. My summer theme was “vibrant girl summer” a spinoff from the “hot girl summer” phenomenon. For me, this meant that I was feeling alive that summer – doing lots of fun and new things, and living on purpose. I decided to go all in. I created a playlist, decided to only read books that felt like they fit the “vibrant girl summer” energy, watched upbeat shows, painted my nails vibrant colors, and created a fun bucket list. While I didn’t check off every single thing, the summer was exactly what ..read more

Gone are the days when you need to have your life figured out before you’re 30, yet, there’s still societal pressure to nail down your career, get married, buy a house, have babies, and settle down – before you turn thirty. But come on now. We’re in 2022 – and being in your thirties is still young. I turned 30 last year and discovered Brittany Allyn of ThirtyWaves and felt so connected to her story, her love for travel, and her coined term of “MeMoons” aka a honeymoon to celebrate your love for you. So we chatted with Brittany all about her mission and why she’s living her best life in her mid ..read more

Hello there! I’m Krystle Church, a Copywriter, Consultant, and the CEO of The KC Copy Studio, a boutique copywriting agency crafting research-back sales messaging for industry leaders and luxury brands.  I started the first arm of the KC Brand in 2020 after quitting my 5th-Grade teaching job with just a broken keyboard and no Plan B. The business grew quickly to 6-figures in just 14 months thanks in a large part to using Day Rates to reduce my client workload.  In 2021, I retired my partner from his job, moved us to Mauritius, our dream island in the tropics, and expanded our offerin ..read more

If you’re new to Life Goals In Progress, it’s our personal growth podcast with 15-minute or less episodes. It’s published almost daily with the intention to motivate you as you go after your life goals. Follow along with me, the founder of Life Goals Collective, as I navigate my own personal growth journey and share the tips and tricks I’m learning as I work on becoming my best self. Because the podcast is published multiple times per week, there are a lot of episodes to navigate! It’s always been a bit of a struggle for me personally to figure out where to jump in on new podcasts I discover w ..read more

When it comes to creating goals and plans for ourselves, it’s important to figure out whether or not they actually align with who we are, and the live we personally want to live. We grow up and tell our parents that we want to be astronauts or teachers, and when everything is a possibility, we try things on and figure out what resonates. But as we get older, it all becomes so much more real. We recognize that we have to choose what to prioritize and focus on – and it can be hard to figure out what that should look like. I’ve found that goals are the most rewarding when they’re in line with our ..read more

Hot girl summer is out and vibrant girl summer is in. At least, I’m trying to make it a thing for myself and if you want to join me, here’s what I’m doing to make summer the most intentional season of the year. You know how it’s a common thing to create a word for the year? I think the same can be done on a seasonal level – and the vibe I’m going for this summer is vibrant. The reason I’m choosing vibrant instead of “happy girl summer” like the other alternative I’ve seen going around is that I don’t think I need to be completely happy all summer. Happiness is a temporary feeling, and I don’t ..read more

Hey, I’m Ashton! I am the CEO and Founder of The Awakening, a platform dedicated to helping women in business build intentionally so they can leave a powerful legacy behind.  After graduating from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration, diving into entrepreneurship in 2017, and building a brand with global impact, I know what it takes to build a business from the ground up. I love to infuse business strategy with intentional lifestyle so our clients can build a business that is sustainable, aligned, and impactful. Through my simplistic approach to bus ..read more