A lifestyle is a succession of consistent habits that are in alignment with who you are. In my daily life, I am constantly striving to reach new heights in every aspect, because all the knowledge in the world does no good if I don’t live by them! My holistic spiritual, mind and body morning ritual starts my day out the way I want before a career of purpose, productivity and passion, and productive life tasks including housework, errands, and finances, and in the evenings after spending time with loved ones and enjoying my hobbies, my day ends with prayer, relaxation and dreaming of new dreams (Check out more about my routine, centered around my life goals, here). I make sure to take time to relax on my own, have fun and take vacations exploring the world, working hard all week & playing hard on the weekends but remembering faith in every breath.
In an increasingly complex world, the 5 simple and essential habits I strive to achieve daily are meditation, mindset, movement, connection, and purpose. There are certain things I do regularly such as each week, month, or year that I incorporate into my life planner and agenda, which may seem a bit OCD, but I can assure you I am the most unique balance of organized and carefree you will ever meet. I take things a day at a time, remember the big picture, am laid-back, optimistic, and don’t stress the small stuff, but at the same time I admit I am a little crazy, because that is what means that I am alive- I love to be different, to be insane, to be myself, to reap the benefits of laughter and make others laugh and be random and silly and joke around, to go out to new places, try new things, meet new people, and live spontaneously and ridiculously free.
As with anyone else, there are things in my past that make me feel quite down at times, and fears about the uncertainty of my future that have the potential to cause anxiety, but every emotion in my heart is sent from the Universe with love, working for me…and only I have the final say in how I feel so I always try my best to be fully present and living in each individual moment. I try to live life a day at a time with a smile on my face and remember the big picture and don’t stress the small stuff, but I embrace each and every moment even when it’s anything but perfect…and live it to the fullest with as much laughter as I can possibly handle.
I am simple yet complicated, calm but crazy, and I love the life I live just the way it is. I know where I come from and where I want to go, and where I am in this exact moment. My family has helped bring me to where I am today, and one day I will help my future family arrive at the point at which they are meant to be. I am thankful for the decade or so of time in between, in which I have come to find myself and found some great friends along the way. I believe it is important to learn and grow from and remember the past, and to plan and dream and hope for the future, and be prepared for the worst, but hoping & striving for the best. But ultimately, what matters most is the amount of presence you have in each moment, because that is what life is made up of.
Simple Resolution Guide
With the new year approaching in less than 24 hours, the internet is booming with posts about letting go of the old, welcoming the new and, you guessed it- new year’s resolutions that we may or may not stick to. To a certain extent, I agree. The new year is an ideal time to let…
Productivity Tips
If you’re anything like me, you have big dreams that come along with a busy schedule and a lot to manage. Between balancing school and/or careers with family and friends, and all the extra activities you want to partake in and goals you want to accomplish along the way, it can be overwhelming and hard…
5-Second Rule: Mel Robbins
Today, I’m going to be talking about the five-second rule (and no, I’m not talking about the one where it becomes permissible to eat germ-infested food that has fallen on a dirty surface if you pick it up in under five seconds). The new version of the five-second rule is a scientific method of thinking…
Lifestyle Goals
If you know me well, you know there are certain beliefs I have developed over the course of my life that do not falter; among these, are: each person has the peace and power of the Universe within themselves, everything in the world is a vibrational energy that works with you, and that happiness is…
Brain-Dump
Basically what I’ve been doing my whole life on the regular, in the form of journaling, but now there’s a fancy name and detailed YouTube explanation video for it here: (display pic credit: https://littlecoffeefox.com/brain-dump/) CPR expires in 43 days Africa donation supplies Blog edit BOA reward points for program fee Bachelorette invites $50 friend reimbursement August cabin trip…
Minimalist Gift Guide
As a self-proclaimed minimalist, I am not much for shopping and adding to the chaos of an already cluttered society. In fact, even when it comes to giving and receiving presents, I prefer experiences to be remembered over objects to be forgotten. But I do believe that in order for me to live a more…
My Holistic Morning Routine: Mind, Body & Soul
As a new year and century approaches, I’ve seen countless articles, videos, and posts all over the internet about people’s unique morning routine – their ideal first few steps of the morning before beginning their day. Many of these consist of physical health related tasks, such as working out, breakfast, and their process of getting…
Law Of Attraction: Psychology & Science
Today I want to talk about the psychology and science behind manifestation and the law of attraction. Many of us have read or seen “The Secret”, but contrary to what is portrayed on mainstream media, it doesn’t work quite like a genie who will grant your every wish on command. Rather, this is a psychological tool…
Manifestation Inspiration
There are some people who absolutely do not believe in the law of attraction, and some people who live their whole lives with unwavering faith; it is the latter who have stories as amazing as the one I am about to share with you, all about how I manifested my dream job. For those of…
Summer 2020 Update
I can’t believe how quickly this summer (or 2020, for that matter) is flying by – can you believe we are almost to September?! Maybe time really does fly when you are having fun. Despite the struggles I’ve shared here in past years, and the challenges that we are all inevitably facing on a global…
Spring Update: Love Is Stronger
Most of the time when I post a life update, it is fairly organized and well-thought-out after I have reflected and am in a good place to share some positive vibes. However, it has also been a long time since I have done just a real and raw post sharing my process during my journey,…
Fall 2019 Life Update
Summertime has passed, light and easy, and just like that it’s time for my fall life update. I can hardly believe how quickly the days have flown by this year and that I have successfully survived and thrived over a full year of my new life. I refer to it as my new life because…
