Can you believe that it’s already July?! I feel like May and June flew by in the blink of an eye. Like what happened to …
Mid-year check-in
motivation
20 quotes and insights from the book “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth
With a book club at work, I recently read the book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth. I don’t like to …
17 Things I wish I knew on May 17, 2017
This one’s for the grads. On this day, three years ago, I graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and commissioned into the world’s greatest …
Takeaways from my first personal growth conference: RISE Live x Courage
Yesterday, I “attended” my first personal growth conference… and it was virtual. To be honest, I was a little skeptical at first of how a …
For the ones grieving: Part 2
I’ve learned that grieving is a process that is somewhat natural and somewhat intentional. Here are three coping mechanisms for us all: Turn to the …
For the ones grieving: Part 1
I lost my grandfather on Sunday. He’s the first person in my family to go; the first person I’ve known my whole life. And it …
Morning Routine: My 10 Steps to Everyday Success
I’m a huge advocate for having a morning routine and sticking to it. This is a post I’ve been wanting to write for a while …
Stuck at home? 50 things to do
The grass is always greener. We all ask for a day off, to catch up, get off the hamster wheel, take a stay-cation, etc. Now, …
How my first half marathon went: 5 lessons learned
This morning, I got up before the sun and headed out for my first half marathon. It was the 2nd Annual New Orleans Women’s Day …
How to make yourself go to the gym – Part 1 Five Ways to Get Motivated
I don’t know about you, but if I’m not working out with a team or training for an event, it’s hard for me to motivate …