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Try This Music Mindfulness Activity for Improving Empathy

Be Yourself, Self Care•Posted June 30, 2023
In the background, a person lying down with a stereo at their feet. In the foreground, text reads: "Music Mindfulness. A Meditative Activity to Boost Your 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…

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February Word of the Month 2023 (+ More New Month Motivation!)

Be Yourself, Love Yourself•Posted February 1, 2023
A painted rainbow in the background, with red text in the foreground that reads: "February 2023 Word of the Month plus more new month motivation for February"

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…

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January 2023 Word of the Month (+ More Monthly Motivation for January)

Be Yourself, Love Yourself•Posted January 6, 2023

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…

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My Word for the Year 2023 + More Inspiration for the New Year

Be Yourself, Love Yourself•Posted January 6, 2023
In the background, a photo of a champagne bottle popping with sparks behind it. In the foreground, text reads: My 2023 Word of the Year plus more inspiration for the new year

Looking for motivation and inspiration for the New Year? I think New Year’s resolutions are a little outdated, and don’t work for a lot of people (myself included). But it’s still nice to have some sense of a fresh start in the new year! In this post, we’ll explore the…

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Integrity Affirmations – 27 Positive Affirmations for Integrity

Be Yourself•Posted October 27, 2022
in the background, a photo of a stack of pebbles in front of a blue ocean. in the foreground, text reads: "integrity affirmations. 27 positive affirmations for integrity."

Integrity affirmations are a great way to help us remember to stick to our personal values. In this post, we’ll keep it short and sweet. First, we’ll answer the question, “What is integrity?” Then, we’ll list 27 positive affirmations for integrity, so you can empower yourself to do what you…

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How to Stop Being Self Righteous – 3 Ways to Leave Your “Holier-Than-Thou” Mindset Behind

Be Yourself, Know Yourself•Posted September 29, 2022
In the background, a sunset behind the mountains amidst a winding road. In the foreground, text reads: "How to stop being self righteous. 3 ways to leave your holier-than-thou mindset behind"

If you’re searching “how to stop being self righteous”, odds are you may be familiar with the following line of thought: Ugh. People suck. Why do people suck so much? Why am I so much better than everyone else? Do you ever find yourself thinking like that? I know I…

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Self Discipline Is Self Love

Be Yourself, Love Yourself•Posted September 2, 2022
In the background, a red heart painted on a yellow wall. In the foreground, text reads: Self discipline is self love. Tips on strengthening your self discipline.

Self discipline is self love. And self love isn’t always easy! But it’s one of the most important journeys any of us can ever take. In this post, we’ll take a look at how self discipline is self love, followed by some self discipline examples and tips on how to…

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How to Embrace Your Sexuality After Purity Culture Trauma

Be Yourself, Love Yourself•Posted August 9, 2022
In the background, a photo of a hand suggestively sinking fingers into a juicy fruit. In the foreground, text reads: Embracing your sexuality. How to embrace your sexuality after purity culture trauma.

Purity culture trauma. We’re hearing about it more and more these days, as sex positivity rises to replace the sexual shame brought on by purity culture. You don’t have to have grown up in a particularly religious household to have experienced the effects of toxic purity culture. Purity culture permeates…

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The Art of Creating Yourself – YOU Decide Who You Are Each Day!

Be Yourself, Know Yourself•Posted June 23, 2022
In the background, a photo of two hands covered in paint. In the foreground, text reads: The art of creating yourself. You decide who you are each day!

Hey, you! I got some news for you. Good news, I think. Depends on how you look at it. The news is this: Who you are is entirely up to you. You decide who you are, and you decide it each and every day. This is great news, in my…

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55 Positive Affirmations for Creativity

Be Yourself, Love Yourself, Self Care•Posted April 19, 2022
In the background, a photo of a hand stretched out to the blue sky, holding a piece of white cotton so that it blends in with the fluffy clouds in the sky. In the foreground, text reads: creativity affirmations. 55 positive affirmations for creativity.

Do you consider yourself a creative person? (Spoiler alert: We all are!) Whatever form of creativity you take on, these positive affirmations for creativity will help you grow more confident in your creative power. I’ve split this post into 5 categories of creativity affirmations; creativity comes in many forms! We’ll…

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