At the beginning of 2021, I chose one word to focus on and grow in throughout the year. After a year like 2020, how was I supposed to set goals anyways? Choosing an intention gives me a little extra dose of flexibility and grace. Before I recap my word of the year, a few highlights…
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End of the Year Review: 2020
At the beginning of 2020, I chose one word to focus on and grow in throughout the year. This is a look back on how it went!
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. This is my word for 2020.
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 this past 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:…
End of the Year Review: 2018
You can’t count on other people to satisfy those deep desires you have. I wasn’t going to let my experience rest on someone else’s shoulders.
End of the Year Review: 2017
At the beginning of the year, I chose three words to grow in and help guide me throughout 2017: dare, light, and adapt. Dang, a lot has happened this year! For a few of my highlights, I… Got engaged…. and married! Spent a week in Florida with my sister and grandparents. Paid off all my debt….
End of the Year Review: 2016
At the beginning of the year, I chose three words to grow in and help guide me throughout 2016: balance, fullness, and detachment. It’s been a long year and a lot has happened. For a few of my highlight, I… Traveled… a LOT (see here, here, and here for a few of my blogs on my…
The Dark Side of Yoga: Ego + Injury
Yoga has a lot of benefits that I truly believe in. As a freshly minted yoga teacher, trust me when I say I believe in yoga enough to sink a couple thousand dollars into training to make me a better yogi and teacher. But there are also some downsides to practicing yoga that don’t get…
My Iceland Adventure
A few years ago, I had a brief layover in Iceland. While I was in Reykjavik, I decided I was going to come back and explore this beautiful country one day. So I did! When I found cheap plane tickets, I quickly enlisted my friend Janine, and we made our way to this beautiful country filled…
Reckless Yoga
I recently used the phrase “reckless yoga” to describe my previous yoga practice. Yes, even in my love of yoga, I realize that I am by far from perfect and have often toed a dangerous line. Just like any sport or physical activity, there are risks involved — yoga is no exception. As I go through yoga…
Kayla Sheely 