“Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.” This is one of my ALL TIME favorite mantras. Some people may think that it breeds mediocrity, but I think it’s a fantastic way to keep our do-it-all, be-it-all tendencies in check. I can be very hard on myself for not having a good attitude, relentless motivation, and…
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Links I Love: Love Yourself
Today is going to be a superboost for self-awareness! Lately I’ve been seeing a ton of empowering articles from some awesome ladies. I love keeping these encouraging words bookmarked for days when I get too wrapped up in my head, spend too much time comparing myself to others, or am downright in a bummer mood about my body….
Pregnancy Week 18: When It’s Hard
I’m currently in Week 19 of my pregnancy which means I failed to produce a Week 18 update. Why? Well, it’s simple really. Pregnancy, like life, is sometimes hard. And when it’s hard, a lot of the peripheral tasks tend to fall away in favor of things like napping, moping, and endless hours of scrolling…
The Weight Series – The Struggle
In my first post, I wanted to shed light on the unfortunate mindset that plagues so many of us, especially around the new year. The idea that we should be different. That who we are right now is not good enough, pretty enough, successful enough, or thin enough. The last conversation was centered around weight…
The Weight Series – Resolutions
The New Year means New Years Resolutions. Everyone’s chanting, “New Year, New You!” You’ve likely read posts online about making this year “Your Best Year Yet!” Or maybe you’ve read a recent magazine article showing you “How to Stick to your New Year’s Resolutions“. You may have written them in a journal, or posted them on Facebook, or maybe…
Links I Love 5.0
It’s yet another time for some awesome links. Check them out below and give some love to the people who wrote them. First, a quote from Ann VosKamp: “Joy is a function of gratitude, and gratitude is a function of perspective. You only begin to change your life when you begin to change the way…
The Clean Plate 