So You Had A Bad Day

I had a bad day today. It wasn’t the worst, but it wasn’t the best. I woke up on the “wrong side of the bed”, as people like to say. I overslept my alarm… by like an hour. I stubbed my toe immediately after I got up out of bed, and Youkilis had an accident…

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Dinner and a Show (or the Lack of): The Importance of Phone-Free Meals with Loved Ones

We’ve all been there – sitting down to dinner with family or friends, only to find that instead of engaging in meaningful conversation and laughter, we’re all staring at our screens. I am ashamed to say that we have done this many times in our house. But what if I told you that there’s another…

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5 Tips for Bringing Positive Vibes to the New Year

As we say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new, many of us make resolutions and set intentions for the upcoming 365 days. But let’s be real, by February, most of us have forgotten all about those good intentions and are back to our old ways. So, this year, let’s try something…

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You’re Going To Fail

Shit’s going to happen. There’s always going to be barriers in your way. People aren’t going to believe you can do it. In fact, there’s going to be people that hope you can’t. There’s going to be competition — good competition. You’re going to have doubts, and guess what? You’re going to fail… a lot. But…

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Stop & Smell The Flowers

Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the… peonies.. 😊 I think it’s good to take a minute sometimes just to •STOP•  There’s always something negative around us, that’s screaming to be let in. The important thing to remember, though, is that we have a choice. We can’t control what happens to us, but we…

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My Interview On The Her Sports Story Podcast

Guys, I was just featured on a podcast!! I recently had the opportunity to talk with Bethany Crouch, fellow former athlete and founder of the Her Sports Story Podcast! The Her Sports Story Podcast is an amazing space where former female athletes can connect and share their stories about their athletic career and life after…

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Hey, You!

Hey you, don’t give up. Don’t give up on your goal. Whether it’s going on a trip abroad, finally losing that extra 10 pounds, or pursuing the career you’re passionate about — don’t give up on that. Don’t give up on yourself. Your worth, passions, and beauty are your property — don’t let other people…

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The Highlight Of My Day

I think it’s important to take some time –– daily or weekly –– to sit down and talk about the positives in your life. I’m not just talking about the major things –– health, family, friends –– I’m talking about the little things that make up your day, the intricacies that help you get through…

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You Create Your Own Reality

You are creating your own reality, right now. You are creating your future, and the person you will become –– are you proud of that person? This is a truth that I’ve struggled with the past few years. I’ve given every excuse I could, just to make myself feel better — but, at the end…

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My 2019 Affirmations

This year, I will improve myself –– mentally, physically & emotionally. In order to do that, I’ve laid out a plan and set goals for myself. Something that I think is just as important as my goals, are my affirmations. Affirmations are a great tool to have because, in a world where negativity & self-doubt…

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