"Speak to make yourself happy, don't speak to impress others." This quote was printed on the tab of my morning tea yesterday and it stuck with me throughout the day. I took some time to stop and think if I speak to impress others at times. I realized that this quote can be interpreted several … Continue reading Motivational Monday
A few days ago I saw a poster that was supposed to encourage us to put down our phones and acknowledge the world around us. It had the words "Stop Looking Down" written in bold letters across the top. And while I completely understood the message of putting down our phones, it instead opened my … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Stop Looking Down
The older I get the more I think about the things I wish I would have taken more seriously in high school and college. Of course, some of these things are really "I wish I would have listened to my mom or taken her advice...". It may not seem like it at the time, but … Continue reading 4 Things I Wish I Took Seriously Before My Twenties
I mentioned in last Friday's post that while I normally like to plan ahead with my blog, that just didn't happen this past week. I told myself that over the weekend I would get caught up, but that didn't work out either. Normally this is something that would frustrate me; being behind, not sticking to … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Quality Time
As I'm sure many of you have plans to celebrate the Fourth of July tomorrow, be sure to take some time to give thanks and appreciate the true meaning of this holiday. Along with many other holidays I feel like The 4th is no longer celebrated for its true meaning. So I just want to take this … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Independence Day
I am so glad it is July, that means one month closer to Fall. Yup, I am already anxious for cooler weather, warm drinks, and cozy sweaters. To be honest it wasn't even officially Summer yet before I was thinking of all things fall. But I still plan to enjoy the days of summer that … Continue reading July Goals
It is officially summer and I decided to take on a major challenge until the official start of fall. A summer without shopping. I have never really been one who enjoys actually shopping. I quickly get bored going from store to store or looking through racks of clothes. My lack of interest in shopping unfortunately doesn't … Continue reading A Summer Without Shopping
“Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” – Unknown One thing I really struggle with is focusing on the present. Two weeks ago in Monday's post I talked about how it is important to focus on what is currently happening around you. I have the tendency to rush through … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Appreciating What You Have
I have always been interested in the blogging world and had toyed with blogging for years before I finally decided to really commit to it. There are several blogs that I read regularly and love, but when reading them I realized that I sometimes became envious of the picture perfect lifestyles that were being portrayed. … Continue reading The Purpose of Living Taylored
"It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default." -J. K. Rowling I will admit that I don't like taking risks. I live life pretty cautiously and try my best to avoid … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Failure
