On Being Thoughtful

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I try to think of myself as being unstoppable and positive, but I saw this little “warning” message today and thought to myself, “Did I fill my day with any negative, cynical thoughts today?” I really try to stay as positive and happy as I can, and more often than not, I think I succeed in just that… but if I really think about it, I do let some negative, and sometimes cynical, thoughts creep into my mind. And I’ll even admit that sometimes I even speak those thoughts. It reminds me of that saying, “If you don’t have anything […]

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Sunday Inspiration: Where’s the Pause Button?

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Sometimes a Sunday can feel like an albatross around your neck, especially if you aren’t looking forward to your Monday. So, where’s the pause button on Sundays? I know some people who “Netflix and chill” on their Sundays {I’m over here raising my hand as I binge-watch Gossip Girl}, while there are those who choose to work on Sundays. I actually plan to do a lot of things on my Sundays, but sometimes I actually do nothing all day long. I work hard all week long that I honestly don’t feel {too} guilty for lounging around and doing nothing on […]

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Using Sundays to Plan for the Best Week Ever

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Who else uses Sundays to plan for the upcoming week? Come on, raise your hands! I do, and I have a feeling that I’m not alone because I see all those Instagram photos {#mealprepping} and the myriad of other bloggers who post about how they use Sundays to plan for the week ahead. We all want to have the best week ever and planning ahead to make that “dream” come true is why there are so many of us who use Sundays to plan for “the best week ever”! When I found this “Sunday Routine” on Pinterest the other evening, […]

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Links I Love: September

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I’ve been reading a lot of blogs lately, and I am excited to share some of the Links I Love. This month was full of good links — from signs that you’re outgrowing your job to three major investments that won’t don’t cost anything, and fashion movies that will make you feel like you’ve been to fashion week to eight things you’re spending too much money on. Check ’em out! 8 Things You’re Spending Too Much Money On and How to Stop {The Everygirl} How do you start your morning? With a cup of coffee, right? And if you go to […]

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10 Things that Require Zero Talent

Ever wonder if you’re talented enough or smart enough for whatever you want to do with you life? Well, there are at least 10 things that require zero talent. Let’s take a look at them, shall we? {Image borrowed from Pinterest} Being on Time. My husband always told me, “If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, then you’re late. If you’re late, then forget about it.” I used to be late for work when I was in PR and was on salary. But he really pressed the issue of being early for my job, because it makes […]

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