5 Useful Tips to Maintain the Journaling Habit
It’s hard to stick to habits that support your growth as an individual. It takes the average person 66 days to seriously adopt a new behavior. So don’t beat yourself up if you’ve already tried to start a journal, but it didn’t quite go as expected. Here are a few ways...
Meet the glamorous woman that also happens to be a full-time farmer
Nicolette Gordon, known to Instagram as FarmHer Missy, is keeping her family dream alive in her hometown of Greensburg, Louisiana as a full-time farmer. At the beginning of her career, she worked in communications, starting her own internet radio show. Then she...
Your imperfect self
Your imperfect self is continuously learning and growing. That's all that matters.
Wellness Tip: Don’t start or end your day with social media
One of the worst side effects of social media is overly comparing yourself with others. And it makes sense, right? You’re looking at staged snapshots of the best moments of someone’’s life and comparing it to the ups and downs of your own experience. It leads you to...
Link Love #005
Something to read: This article details Bruce Lee’s profound philosophy of life. Growing up a martial arts fanatic and being a black belt in TaKwondo, this has extra special meaning for me. But the part that resonates is being like water and embracing the obstacle...
Finding work, peace, and balance with floral designer, Michelle West
photo credit: Jessi Arnold, Girl Meet Globe Michelle West travels from her hometown of Zachary, LA to New Orleans every week to work on some of the most beautiful floral creations in the area. “I’m literally between Zachary, Baton Rouge and New Orleans every week. I...
It’s your life
It's your life… Do what you need to do to be happy.
9 Positive Quotes and Affirmations for Anxiety Relief and Stress Reduction
Anxiety has become a normal part of our everyday lives. It can show up as worry or anxiousness. You can be nervous about what will or won’t happen. Or it can be a general feeling of unease that something bad could happen in the near or distant...
Wellness Tip: Change your scenery
Plan a trip somewhere far away from your everyday life, preferably in nature, where you'll have the space to rest and rejuvenate yourself. If the time off or funds are not possible, plan a day trip to the next city or small town. A small break from your usual...
Link Love: #004
Something to read: There are very few things I memorize in the present day, but in my youth memorizing song lyrics and speeches was a passion. I enjoyed this article about the beauty of planting passages in your memory. Something to watch: The Ultimatum on Netflix is...
Your transformation has a cost
Your transformation has a cost. To be reborn, a certain version of you has to die. And that's so beautiful.
Sometimes you’re going to have to quit
Sometimes you’re going to have to quit. Or change directionOr change the scopeOr change your expectations ...and that’s okay. Not everything is meant to work out.But that doesn’t mean you’re giving up. Maybe you’re just heading towards a dream that works better for...
36 life lessons to make you better at work, relationships, and adulting
I still remember 8-year old Justin. He thought being in your thirties was old. Like really old. He imagined that he’d be married with kids, working a high-paid job (where he was totally in charge), and living in a penthouse apartment in some fancy city. While I didn’t...
Here are the beauty and wellness products Dawnie Marie can’t live without
There’s something exhilarating about finding out who people are following and what they’re actually adding to their carts. And if you’re anything like Dawnie, you are easily captivated by shiny Instagram ads. (We sincerely apologize for the skin care ads you will be...
NFTs explained in very simple language
What is an NFT? Simply put, an NFT is a collectible digital asset traded over the internet. Think of it as a digital trading card. NFT stands for non-fungible token. And yes, fungible is a gross word. But essentially it means that the digital...
Create community around your work with Nikki Cade
Color. Interior Spaces. Great Art. Deep Friendships. — These are the things that motivate the Arkansas born owner of Nikki Cade Studio. The importance of deep friendships can’t be ignored when you’re a company of one. As an artist, Nikki Cade typically...
Link Love #002
In case you missed it: I'm drawing 1000 hand-drawn NFTs to fund the development of content that spreads joy, promotes empathy, and encourages personal growth. Here's a video that answers the question: What's an NFT? I like the balance of getting things done and also...
You can’t chase happiness
You can't chase happiness.Happiness isn't enough. You want to be challengedand respected and loved. First internally.Then externally. Chase purpose and be human. Human is better than happy.
Wellness Tip: Take a timeout
Take a 5 min time out. After every hour of work, give yourself a five-minute time out to change your posture and reset your focus. If you were standing, find a chair and sit and vice versa for sitting. This helps to connect with your senses in the present...
Getting into flow and knowing when to rest with musician Justking Jones
photo credit: Quan Brinson Just: Someone guided by truth and justice. King: A leader, preeminent in his class who leads with integrity. These words only begin to define Los Angeles multi-instrumentalist, Justking Jones. Justking Jones grew up in New Jersey...
SoCurious Manifesto
We are the dreamersThe creatorsThe occasional overthinkers Building a more beautiful world Living with intention and doing work that above all else matters. Experiencing everything life has to offer. And slowing down enough to feel the good and the not-so-good.Because...
Take What You Need
For some, this time of year is merry and bright But for others, it can be the most challenging season. Regardless of where you land on the spectrum, Take time for self care. Make space for reflection. And give yourself permission to rest and recharge. Journal...
Let’s celebrate the progress of learning to love yourself
Yes, you've made mistakes. You haven't reached all of your goals (yet). And some days you haven't been the best version of yourself. But the beautiful thing is that you're human. Today, let's celebrate the progress you've made on the road to loving...
How do you change the world?
How do you change the world? It’s not the bold actions. It’s the tiny gestures.The warm smiles.The listening ears. It’s loving with your whole heart.And sharing acceptance and light and joy as often as you can. Be someone else’s peace.Be someone else’s support system....