One Word for 2020

Instead of setting resolutions, the past few years I have opted to choose a word as an intention to guide my year. I chose to swap out lofty, unrealistic goals for a gentler approach that allows for the normal ups, downs, and unpredictability life brings. This year, I do have some resolution-type intentions I’m setting…

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End of the Year Review: 2019

At the beginning of 2019, I chose one word to focus on and grow in throughout the year. I used to choose three words, but last year I narrowed it down to one. I enjoyed having a single, overarching intention that guided me through my year. Before I recap, a few highlights from 2019: Reconnected…

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4 Books to Add to Your Reading List

“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.” – Jim Rohna Reading can be an important part of broadening your worldview and deepening your personal development. These are four books that I’ve read over the past few months that are worth adding to your list: 1. Braving the Wilderness Brene Brown’s…

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45 Things to Do in Aviano, Italy

My first year of marriage started off with lots of changes — aside from the actual, you know, marriage part, I quit my job and moved halfway across the world. My now-husband was stationed in Aviano, Italy, and I had the good fortune to live there for a year and a half. Since I couldn’t…

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If It Doesn’t Serve You, Let It Go

Does anyone else have the tendency to hold on to things longer than they should? 🙋🏻 That’s definitely me. Somewhere along the way, I developed this warped “once you start something you have to finish it” mentality that has had me holding onto things way longer than I should be. That has included: Books Workout…

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One Word for 2019

I’m not a resolution person. Sure, I set goals (I do that all year) and the New Year is a great time to review and look at those goals. But for me, the new year is the time I set an intention for the upcoming year. It can be an area I want to grow…

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End of the Year Review: 2018

At the beginning of 2018, I chose one word to focus on and grow in throughout 2018. This was the first year I chose only one word instead of three for the whole year so I was curious to see how that played out for me and my own personal growth. Before I dive too…

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December Reflection (2018)

Each month, I set aside time to reflect on the previous month: memorable moments, lessons I learned, how I spent my time, how I’m different, who/what I’m grateful for, improvements for next month, and goals to work toward. I try to be intentional in my personal development, and posting each month is a way to keep…

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November Reflection (2018)

Each month, I set aside time to reflect on the previous month: memorable moments, lessons I learned, how I spent my time, how I’m different, who/what I’m grateful for, improvements for next month, and goals to work toward. I try to be intentional in my personal development, and posting each month is a way to keep…

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October Reflection (2018)

Each month, I set aside time to reflect on the previous month: memorable moments, lessons I learned, how I spent my time, how I’m different, who/what I’m grateful for, improvements for next month, and goals to work toward. I try to be intentional in my personal development, and posting each month is a way to keep…

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