New Year, New Chances

With the new year comes the attitude "new year, new me." I've had this attitude in the past, but why? What is it about a new year that it is big enough to change our habits? Suddenly another 24 hours have passed and brought us into the day we've decided marks a new year, and … Continue reading New Year, New Chances

Good Days Aren’t Always Easy

I'm sure if you tried you could picture what is to you the perfect day: nothing standing in your way, nothing can go wrong (was that just Elle Woods?), but what if I told you your perfect day could come in the form of struggling and nervousness? Here's a better quote: "I'm not telling you … Continue reading Good Days Aren’t Always Easy

Making (Fitness) Plans

I'm sure none of you really noticed, but I spent the last week mostly off the grid. By that I mean I was totally on the internet constantly, I just stopped blogging after Monday and didn't post a video. I've been very honest about the fact that I've been struggling with my anxiety, and I've … Continue reading Making (Fitness) Plans

Uniquely You

You are the only you. It's been said many times in many ways, but I'm going to say it again: there is no one else who is better at being you.  When you were born, someone held you in their arms and thought "look at this perfect little baby." And you are perfect, you are … Continue reading Uniquely You

Trying Something New

Comfort zones are lots of fun, because, well, you're comfortable, but it's important to try new things every once in a while to progress as a person, so that's what I'm here to motivate you to do this Monday! First, a little on what a comfort zone is: your comfort zone can be a physical … Continue reading Trying Something New

7 Ways to Make Your Period a Little More Bearable

Sorry to be exclusionary, but this one's for the people out there with ovaries. Unless you really want to learn about periods. Then by all means, continue reading. Or read something else of mine. Then tell other people to read my stuff (okay okay I'll move on). Man, periods suck. You end up barely able to function … Continue reading 7 Ways to Make Your Period a Little More Bearable

Tips for Staying Positive

It's officially October now which means one thing for those of us in school: midterms. Well, midterms, essays, and overall high stress levels. The warm frivolous days of summer are long behind us, the introductory lessons just finished, and now we all, students or not, feel the pressure to seriously get back to work. It's … Continue reading Tips for Staying Positive

Put Yourself First

Hello lovely readers of my Motivation Monday posts, how is your Monday going? Did you have enough time to get ready in the morning? Have you eaten lunch today? Don't forget that it's important to get a little you time when you can and check in that you're doing alright. This can apply to everything … Continue reading Put Yourself First

Big Dreams, Little Goals

Mondays aren't always our best, most productive days, are they? We wake up sad that the weekend has ended and grudgingly head back to school or work. That doesn't mean your Monday has to be a waste, though. You have big dreams for yourself and you can't afford to waste a whole day on not … Continue reading Big Dreams, Little Goals

Things to Remember

Now that fall is approaching and all of us are headed inside to desks and offices, summer a mere memory of the past, life seems to be moving all too fast. There are readings and assignments and applications, and only so many hours in the day. As you all get back into the groove of … Continue reading Things to Remember