If you’re into goal-setting, creating the life you love, or personal growth, a Vision Board might be just the tool you’re looking for.
Here’s why: Visualization is an important part of setting intentions and achieving the goals we want for our lives. When you create a vision board or dream board, you are keeping your … Read more
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? Do you hit the snooze button? Stretch deeply? Or, do you grab your phone and check your Facebook notifications?
Do you get stuck in the scrolling time-suck? Is social media dominating your days?
If you find that it’s hard to go any significant length of … Read more
Have you ever wondered how well you know yourself? Are there things you don’t know about yourself that you should?
Those might seem like weird questions. But over the years I’ve learned that it’s important to know yourself well. Because the better you know yourself, the easier it is to create the life you want.… Read more
Right now everyone is gearing up for the holidays. After all, it is early November. But I’m taking steps to make it a Simple Holiday Season so I can minimize the hustle, bustle, and overwhelm as much as possible. And that also means getting a jump on goals and intentions for the coming year.
So … Read more
A picture is worth a thousand words – unknown
A vision board can be a great tool to take you to the next level in goal planning and creating your best life. Why? Because a vision board is a real and visual reminder of your goals and dreams. And seeing a visual reminder on a … Read more
Travel mugs make awesome Christmas gifts. In fact, whether you’re shopping for a travel mug gift for Christmas, birthdays, or “just because,” you can find one to fit just about any style or personality.
And sure, while most of the time, you’re seeking the best travel mug as a gift for a coffee lover, … Read more
If you haven’t joined the “Ugly Christmas Sweater” fun, are you even really celebrating Christmas?
Probably not.
And if you’ve never thrown your own Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, now is the time and here are some great resources to pull it off.
I assume you know what an Ugly Christmas Sweater is. But just in … Read more
When it comes to Ugly Christmas Sweaters, you gotta go big or go home. And with all of the options for festive sweaters, the hunt for just the right one can be hard.
But whether you’re seeking Ugly Christmas Sweaters for girls, guys, or even couples, Etsy is a great place to find some of … Read more
Inside: Learn how to organize your life so you can save time and money…even if you’re a hot mess just struggling to find your pants.
Is your answer a resounding “Yes!”? Same, girl. Same.
I often struggle to organize my life. Organizing does not come naturally to me. … Read more
I’m a whole-hearted coffee lover. Full stop. I drink about three cups a day, maybe four. It’s my morning happiness. So while poking around on Amazon today, searching for a few coffee-related items, I started compiling a list of gifts for coffee lovers.
Now that the temps are dropping and we are officially into Fall, … Read more
Do you know what I’m thankful for this year? That I’m not hosting Thanksgiving Dinner.
I’m just kidding! To be honest, I do enjoy hosting holidays and get-togethers for our families. But now that we live a few hours away, that’s not a convenient option.
So while in many ways, I miss hosting Thanksgiving, it … Read more
Inside: Five tips to deal with parenting struggles when you’re raising a nonconformist.
I’m a firm believer in letting kids express themselves. For the most part, I let my daughter dress how she wants. She is encouraged to make decisions for herself. We give her a lot of space and have worked hard to allow … Read more
Inside: Overcome the struggles of your “midlife transition.”
I sat on a chair at Ulta and looked in the mirror while a beautiful, dewy-skinned diva applied make-up to my jawline. Once again, I was searching for something better.
Something to just give me a bit more coverage. To reduce the appearance of fine lines. And … Read more
Inside: How to create a schedule that works for you so you can get more done without losing your mind.
I’m a lot of things. I’m creative. I’m kind. I’m fun. I’m also the kind of person that can Get. Things. Done.
And even though I’m good at accomplishing tasks and making things happen around … Read more
When my sister exclaimed “What? You found those jeans on Amazon?!” I knew I had to write a post about my recent fashion finds and shopping for clothes on Amazon when you’re tall. (Yes, I said Amazon.) Because my sister is picky. So when she compliments something, I know it’s legit.
I told … Read more
Inside: How to turn your grievances into gratitude and develop a better gratitude practice.
While mowing last week, I was grumbling and grousing to myself about the fact that I have to mow. I do this every time I mow; gripe and complain to myself.
It’s my airing of grievances, if you will. I air … Read more
Welcome to Breathe and Reboot, blog about getting real and living on purpose.
Do you ever feel like you’re screwing it all up, despite the fact that you’re trying your best?
Me too.
That’s why I try to be intentional about loving life and being real. This is where I share stories, strategies and resources about breathing and rebooting through life’s messy moments. That means being intentional with thoughts, words and actions and loving the journey while you are in it.
Stop waiting for everything to be perfect! Because it’s never gonna be perfect. Life gets messy, yes. But you can always Breathe and Reboot.
One thing my readers love most is when I share my “not-so-perfect” moments with honesty (and sometimes humor), so that’s what I do.
I also love finding practical resources to stop staying stuck and move forward in life.
I don’t know about you, but now and then I like to be reminded that life isn’t perfect and there is beauty in the mess. Sometimes, we just have to look for it.
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