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
" I walk slowly, but I never walk backward." -Abraham Lincoln I was planning on writing about something else for this Monday's post, but when I stumbled upon this quote it seemed fitting to write about. Clearly this quote is meant to encourage us to not focus on the past. I completely agree that we … Continue reading Motivational Monday
"If you see something beautiful in someone, speak it." -Ruthie Lindsey I immediately loved this quote when I first heard it. I cannot count the number of times that a simple compliment or statement from a friend, loved one or even a stranger has made a difference in my day. Growing up we are often told … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Seeing Beauty in Others
I feel like I say this every month, but honestly this past month FLEW BY. I was working on my post schedule for the next few weeks and realized that I needed to work on my list of goals for June. Or in other words, think about whether or not I actually did my May … Continue reading June Goals
I'm not really a fan of this saying... "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade". So maybe its a little hypocritical to use it in a motivational Monday post when I don't fully love it myself but bear with me, I have a reason. This past weekend (well this past week really) was a busy … Continue reading Motivational Monday: When Life Gives You Lemons
"If you want the respect of others you must first respect yourself." -Unknown This quote was printed on my tea bag tab and I loved the quote so much that it has been stuck with me every since. (I drink Yogi tea, every bag has a quote or saying and it is such a nice way … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Respect Yourself
"Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company." -Booker T. Washington I wish I had understood this quote several years ago. Even though I had great friends and roommates in college there were times when I felt pressured to make friends with someone due to … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Relationships
I don't know about you but my morning routine seems to set the mood for the rest of my day. For me this is why it is so important to make sure that my morning is filled with all things good and peaceful. On the days that I don't follow my usual morning routine I … Continue reading 5 Tips For a Better Morning
Happy May Day! Woah, its already May. Seriously how is it already so close to summer?? I can't believe we are already 5 months into the year! I have loved doing these monthly goals. At the beginning of the year I decided to set monthly goals instead of resolutions. They have been such a great … Continue reading May Goals
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