A lifestyle blog about being childfree, living with intent, and making conscious choices.
I'm about halfway through the 75 Hard Challenge, so I thought I'd share my progress and thoughts on the program so far. For those of you who haven't heard about Andy Frisella's 75 day plan for getting strong. I wrote a bit about the intensity of the program and an overview in a blog post [...]
What is the difference between a motivation program and motivation programming? As I dive deeper into the world of positive psychology, motivation, identity creation and the concepts that drive us as humans to achieve our ultimate goals, I have focused on a few terms at a time to break down and discover. Today, I simply [...]
I have a secret to share, the secret to claiming life's gifts and achieving the rewards of each day... morning affirmations! I know I know, you've heard it before. You've tried them. You make an effort to get them done, but you can't seem to stick to the routine or convince yourself they are true. [...]
When it comes to your identity, you've probably heard of "identity theft" or "identity crisis" and you may have felt scared or anxious when thinking about these topics. What most people are scared to lose, they rarely stop to think about how it's created and protected. I'm not talking about identity theft protection or ensuring [...]
An original poem about authenticity. I love myself she said.All the eyes darted toward her.I'm unscripted she said. Her papers flew out in every direction.Stumbling through the room, gravity felt heavy.I need to get some air she said. Whispers filled the quietness like waves crashing on the shore.There's nothing here for me she said. With [...]
It's difficult to see the science behind how affirmations work when you're just starting out. In fact, most people - myself included when I first began - find it silly to express themselves in this way and rarely catch on to the magic for a prolonged period of time. If you're like me, when you [...]
The best question you can ask yourself today is "what remarkably stupid things am I doing today to ruin my life?" Is that dramatic enough for you? Ruin is BIG word, but really we don't fully understand the impact of our decisions until they've slapped us in the face. As I reflect on this question, [...]
When I first learned about 75 Hard - a super 75 day challenge created by Andy Frisella - I didn't actually stop to look up how it was supposed to work. I simply learned about the rules from a friend, made up some of my own rules, and dove right in. It wasn't because I [...]
A wise friend has said to me multiple times he needs motivation every single day to get going. There is no day that doesn't start with a routine that opens his mind to new ideas, inspires good 'ole hard work, and encourages him to get moving. That sat with me. Then, I adopted that same [...]
I started blogging about being childfree in 2018. It was during that time that I was able to digest and reflect on all the reasons people have children or choose the other path in life. I explored all sorts of topics, and listened to a lot of stories. Ultimately, it led me to focusing in [...]
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