"We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us." -Joseph Campbell This is something I really struggle with. I am someone who plans constantly and because of that I develop ideas of how things should be or how things will be. Then if … Continue reading Motivational Monday
At the beginning of this year I decided instead of making typical resolutions or goals I would do monthly goals to carry out each month in hopes the would stick with me through out the year (see my January Goals here). February Goals: Bake something new: I have so many recipes that I want to try … Continue reading February Goals
"If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place." -Nora Roberts Taking risks and putting myself out there is something I definitely struggle with. I like to find a safe spot where … Continue reading Motivational Monday
Volunteering has always been a part of my life. Growing up I watched my mother volunteer and help with community events or just helping a friend in need. Then in middle school and high school we had required quarterly volunteer hours and by the time I began my freshman year of college volunteering was a … Continue reading Get Involved
"I would like to be known as an intelligent woman, a courageous woman, a loving woman, a woman who teaches by being" -Maya Angelou I wish I would have understood this at a younger age. Growing up, as a young woman especially, the media fills us with the idea that being known for our size, … Continue reading Motivational Monday
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." -Martin Luther King Jr. As we honor Martin Luther King Jr. today I wanted to share this quote of his. This year comes with a lot of change … Continue reading Motivational Monday: MLK Jr.
Last Friday I was reading a new post from The College Prepster in which she shared a link to an article titled 12 Rules for Being Beautifully Human. After reading it I knew I wanted to share it in this Monday's post. The article starts out with a beautiful quote (posted below also) about the … Continue reading Motivational Monday
With this new year will come new challenges, obstacles, opportunities, and memories. Begin this year with a positive outlook and be thankful for all that the previous year offered. I hope this New Year brings lots of happiness!
No quote for this Monday's post, instead just a few thoughts as this year winds down. During this time of year everyone is starting to think about what they want to accomplish and achieve the next year. I am all for setting goals and trying to better yourself each year. But instead of jumping ahead … Continue reading Motivational Monday
It's the most wonderful time of the year. The week leading up to Christmas tends to be a crazy one. People get caught up in last minute shopping, finding the perfect gift, preparing the house for guests, and all other last minutes touches. Just from experience it seems that we start out strong with Christmas … Continue reading Motivational Monday
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