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I’ve always loved writing, which is why I went to school originally for journalism. Since then, I’ve been journaling and writing (primarily to myself) for years. My philosophy is, “if you’ve got to go through it, you might as well grow through it.” As such, I make a point to be intentional about capturing lessons from my experiences. Below are some lessons I’ve captured recently, and I’ll continue to share my thoughts and takeaways in this blog. Subscribe if you want to be notified when I add entries!

10 Self-Reflection Questions to Take into 2024

123-123! This is such a special New Year’s Eve, as the date signals not only new beginnings but simplicity and ease! My hope is for 2024 to be a year of abundant blessings for all, realized with ease and joy! As we close the chapter on 2023 and open a

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Summer Solstice: New Beginnings, New Blog!

As a life-long high-achieving, recovering perfectionist, a large part of my experience has been identifying a goal, committing to the effort required, and achieving it. I rarely saw a goal or dream that good, old fashioned hard work couldn’t fix… until the pandemic.  As it did for many in 2020,

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Back to School… and Routines 8.22.22

The change that summer brings with schedules, kids’ camps, vacations, etc., can make for fun memories, but if you’re anything like me, it can also create disruption that makes it hard to maintain a rhythm or routine. I don’t find it to be easier or harder, but rather different. Usually

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Blog Post: Growing Past Perfectionism 7.29.22

As a journalism undergrad and recovering perfectionist, I am guilty of being one of those people who has an invisible red pen in my head, and silently corrects grammar and typos as I see and hear them. If you’re not one of those people, you probably know someone who is!

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Summer Solstice: New Beginnings, New Blog! 6.21.22

As a life-long high-achieving, recovering perfectionist, a large part of my experience has been identifying a goal, committing to the effort required, and achieving it. I rarely saw a goal or dream that good, old fashioned hard work couldn’t fix… until the pandemic.  As I have introspectively explored all this

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Systems Over Skills for Success 5.1.22

I heard this quote on a training this AM, and it’s something I so firmly believe in! If you are struggling to wrap your arms around this concept, my advice is to stop avoiding it and start leaning in. Your future self will thank you! Systems, much like their close

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