Whether it’s the start of a new year, a new chapter in your life, or you’re just plain ol’ bored and longing for some change, you may find yourself looking for new things to try. Trying something new isn’t just good for adding a little more passion to your life;…
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Who ARE You? A How-To Guide for Self Discovery
The journey of self discovery can be a long and complicated one. This how-to guide is here to help you get to know yourself better.
Monthly Motivation for August 2023
Yo! Gonna keep this one short and sweet (er, even shorter and sweeter than usual) because I, um, waited too long to write it and I need to queue it and go to bed. (Pfft, “queue it”. Can you tell I’m a longtime Tumblr user?) Anywho, I’ve gotta be real…
July 2023 Monthly Motivation – Jumping Into Summer With Intent!
Happy Summer! Er, okay, summer technically started in June. In my defense, it’s only just begun to heat up in my part of the world, so I’m still easing into the season. But y’know what? Enough easing into things! I have goals for myself this summer, so I’m jumping into…
Try This Music Mindfulness Activity for Improving Empathy
There are a ton of different ways to experience music: …the list goes on! This music mindfulness activity for improving empathy is just one more way to engage with the world of song. In this post, we’ll look at what mindful music listening is, and how it can help you…
17 Songs to Start Your Day Off Right (2023 Update)
Starting the day off with a good vibe can set the tone for the rest of the day, especially if, like me, you’re not naturally a morning person. Sometimes, using a few good songs to start your day off right can really give you that boost you need for the…
Monthly Motivation for June 2023 – Cynicism Be Damned!
So… last month, I promised myself I would write something besides my Monthly Motivation posts before June rolled around. You know when you say you’re gonna do something next month and then it’s the end of the aforementioned month and you still haven’t done the thing? Yeah. Oops. It’s not…
May 2023 Word of the Month (+ Site Update)
Hello, May 2023! I’ve got a few of the usual Monthly Motivation stuffs to share, but first, I’d like to give an update on the direction of Live By Your Design. So, before we dive into the Word of the Month and all that fun stuff, allow me to ramble…
April 2023 Word of the Month + More Monthly Motivation
April 2023 is here already! It’s hard to believe we’re already a quarter of the way through the year. I’ve been prioritizing my education and advancing other aspects of my career, so my blog hasn’t seen much activity besides these monthly motivation posts. Hopefully I’ll get another, non-monthly motivation post…
Word of the Month for March 2023 (+ Coping With Transphobia)
Hey, all. I’m heading into March 2023 with a heavy heart. There’s a lot of anti-queer, and particularly anti-trans shit going on in the world. It seems like it’s spiraling out of control, taking us back decades in social progress, and it’s got me feeling pretty down lately. So, my…
February Word of the Month 2023 (+ More New Month Motivation!)
In January, I decided I would choose a word, song, and color scheme for every month of 2023. Prioritizing this simple New Month Motivation is a great way for me to get around my ADHD’s struggle with rigid planning, and instead keep things a little more lighthearted and fun! New…
January 2023 Word of the Month (+ More Monthly Motivation for January)
Welcome to 2023! In my last post, I shared my motivational Word for the Year, and a few other tips for bringing inspiration into the year ahead. Now, we’re gonna focus on January 2023 specifically! Choosing a January 2023 Word of the Month is a great way to create even…