It takes good time to have confidence to understand, write, and practice affirmations. They are complex, intimidating, and personal. Over the course of the year I have focussed a lot on personal development, learning to slow down, find routines, and celebrate the things that bring me closer to my dreams. It has taken all this time, but I am beginning to compile a list of affirmations that resonate with me. Below is a list of 20 of my favorite affirmations. Take them, adapt them, and find what moves you closer to your dreams daily.

We all have specific beliefs about money that directly affects our financial reality. Whether it affects our mindset positively or negatively, our beliefs can be strengthen and formed into healthy thoughts. This past Summer I decided to read three highly recommended money mindset books to help encourage my goals towards personal development. Below is a list of my three favorite money mindset books that formed my beliefs and values and has me actively working towards financial success.

In a world full of creative individuals and influence pouring in from everywhere we turn, finding your creative style can present a challenge and a whole lot of questioning. It’s difficult to see your own creative style, but so easy to see others. Creative style isn’t stagnant either. It’s always growing, changing, and taking on new forms.

Taking time away from your everyday routine is a must when it comes to promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Vacations are the perfect way to find a little rest and relaxation, but it’s not always easy organizing a big stay away from home. In efforts to help make planning your vacation a breeze, we are sharing some simple steps to ensure your vacation is the best yet!

Alongside rest + relaxation often comes a little bit of adventure. As we soak in each slow moment we have, sometimes we need to kick the routine and escape into the unknown, feeding our inner travel obsessed mind with wanderlust inspiration. It’s so easy to get on a plane and be in a completely different city within a matter of hours, but let’s be honest, sometimes we need a little unexpected venture, like hitting the road with no real plan. Today, we are sharing our top, must do road trips in the United States.

As you settle into May, I want to share with you some of our favorites reads from the beginning of the year. Finding time for rest + relaxation in the evening is a priority of mine. As my oil diffuser is going, I love reading a good book that will fill my mind with positive thoughts before I rest. 

The beauty of rest + relaxation is the endless idea that you can define slow living by the lifestyle you desire. Your busy mind can plague you with questions like, is it good to relax, why do we need rest, is it important to rest? As summer approaches and vacations weigh heavily on your minds, the time to slow down is quickly approaching. Practicing rest + relaxation ideas is important, so take full advantage of each opportunity.

The art of slow living is a movement that encourages mindfulness; it creates a lifestyle to appreciate the little details around you and counteract your obsession with speed. Often times, the idea of slow living or finding time for rest + relaxation can feel intimidating, but there are simple ways you can begin to build a slow lifestyle for yourself. Below are a few tips on how you can begin to step into the slow living movement graciously.

The new Spring season is finally upon us and we couldn’t be more excited! With spring, comes new beginnings and a much needed moment of slow before the busy, chaotic summer months filled with travel and adventure. We want to take this opportunity to bring you our best tips and tricks when it comes to spring cleaning, and today we are tackling a big one: how to declutter in 3 simple steps. 

Creativity comes in ebbs and flows. But how do you keep it around? How do you endlessly create without fear — fear of running our of ideas, fear of judgement, fear of expectations? Through my practice I have worked to build my toolbox of ideas that help me not only find motivation creatively, but keep it on a day-to-day basis.

I am guilty of getting caught up in the ease of technology, but today, I am bringing it back to the basics: pen and paper. Writing your thoughts on paper can give you a huge advantage in developing perspective, clarity, and efficiency. Whether you are a creative or not, the benefits of the written expression will help you bring yourself closer to your true values helping you live you lifestyle exactly as you dream.

In one short week, I will turn 25. It’s weird to think I will have survived a quarter of a century. While I believe that I will never live another 25 years and experience as many life changes, it’s also pretty damn amazing how much does actually change. Reflecting on the change, I realized I learned more than I could have imagined, about life, relationships, passions, interests, careers, the list goes on. 

Just a few weeks ago we shared an article about overcoming self doubt. This week we want to talk about important habits to become a confident woman because once we overcome self doubt, and begin answering question for ourselves and not based on other people, we start to build self confidence. While it takes time, we want to ensure we practice strong habits that help keep us confident and build a positive relationship with ourselves. 

Gratitude practice is a funny thing. The act seems simple, right? List a few things we feel thankful for, appreciate, and recognize in life. But we rarely stop, take a moment to breath, make a mental list and truly participate in gratitude activities. Practicing health and wellness as we slow down and live more minimal will help us create a lifestyle full of inspiring possibility.