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A Day in the Life of a Photographer and Influencer living in Hawaii

Hey hey friend! I’m Lindsey Roman, and I’m a destination elopement and wedding photographer based in Oahu, Hawaii. I’m also a social media influencer and online business and marketing educator. My passion for showcasing couples in love and tellin... Read More

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How to Make New Friends Based on Your Zodiac Sign

We all require some level of personal connection in our busy lives. Deep, enriching friendships are the core of what it means to be human, and they can have powerful influence on our emotional well-being, career paths and self-growth. Finding thes... Read More

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My 30 Year Journey to Finding Body Confidence and Self-Love

It's taken me almost 30 years, but I'm finally to a point in my life where I can say I love my body, and even better yet –– I love who I am in my body. After all this time, I've finally learned how to love my body, because, let’s face it, it was some... Read More

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8 Personal Challenge Ideas For Better Self Growth

Whether you're up for a five day challenge or a full 30 days, sometimes we need to commit to a challenge in order to take ourselves to the next level in our personal growth journey. It's hard to commit to bettering yourself on your own, without somet... Read More

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Self-Care Sunday with Plant-Based Blogger, Ashley of Blissful Basil

I’m Ashley—a psychologist turned vegan cookbook author, recipe creator and photographer. I created the blog Blissful Basil in 2010 and have made it my mission to prove that nourishing, plant-based meals can be incredibly satisfying and delicious... Read More

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5 Questions With Georgie Morley On Finding More Joy, Routines and Blogging

Host of the Chasing Joy podcast and blogger at In It 4 The Long Run, Georgie Morley is all about self-care, wellness and personal growth. She lives in Nantucket and has one of our favorite feeds on Instagram, filled with aesthetically pleasing photos... Read More

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5 Things I Learned About Wellness From Medical Medium

The Medical Medium. Who is he? What is a medical medium? And who is this Spirit who talks to him? These might be some of the questions you're wondering if Medical Medium has just come across your radar. And if you already know all about Medical... Read More

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10 Details To Update When You Move To Another State

Marah Elizabeth

Moving from one home to another one can be quite the process, but moving to another state across the country can feel utterly daunting. What do I need to do to make the move official? Where am I going to pick up packages? Is there a fire hydrant with... Read More

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5 Questions With Sarajane Case on the Enneagram

Sarajane Case is the creator of arguably one of the best enneagram Instagrams @enneagramandcoffee. With an enneagram podcast, summit and coffee mugs available––it's safe to say she's an enneagram enthusiast. Fitting, because she's a Type 7 on the enn... Read More

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Kathleen Shannon of ‘Being Boss’ Shares Her Favorite Self-Care Practices

Hi! My name is Kathleen Shannon. I am a co-founder and partner at Braid Creative, a marketing agency for creative entrepreneurs and purpose-driven organizations. I also co-host the Being Boss podcast (with over seven million downloads! Whoa!) and pub... Read More

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Should You Start Drinking Celery Juice Every Day?

Green juice isn’t anything new to the wellness world. We put greens in our smoothies, in our protein powders, and we include all the leafy green vegetables we can for ultimate detox mode. But what about celery? Had you ever thought of putting cele... Read More

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Toxic Products Don’t Spark Joy: The Truth About Products You May Be Using

“We often do not understand how harmful a compound can be, until it has become a commonplace item in our everyday life.” - Stink Documentary Here in America, we love our products for everything from household cleaning, to beauty, and skincare. We fa... Read More

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7 Tips for Finding Professional Clothes That Won’t Break Your Bank

Everyone likes to look their best, but equipping your work wardrobe with pricey designer duds may leave you dining on nothing but Ramen noodles for weeks. Young professionals in particular can find building a business-ready clothing closet challengin... Read More

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How To Be Your Most Productive Self When Working From Home

Brittany Muldoon

Working from home sounds like a dream, right? Roll out of bed whenever you want, don’t change out of your pajamas, set up a cozy workspace on your couch with a blanket and some tea, and crank out a day’s work. Sounds easy enough. Well, this might ... Read More

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12 Female Musicians That Will Leave You Feeling Empowered

Rachel Gitlevich

I love music and I love women’s empowerment. So I thought, why not combine the two? Below you’ll find a list of women who have changed my life, have given me the goosebumps and made me feel empowered. You may have heard of some of these artists and s... Read More

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A Day in the Life of a Psychotherapist and Wellness Coach

Hi there! I’m Risha London Nathan. I’m a licensed psychotherapist and wellness/lifestyle coach based in NYC. I see clients in my office in Flatiron area and also work with people remotely through video and phone sessions. I see individuals and couple... Read More

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How To Stop Feeling Guilty For Things You Don’t Get Done

Productivity helps you power through the day. The second your alarm clock sounds in the morning, you have this sudden urge to get things done. But as the day goes on and the sun begins to set, you realize that your daily "to-do" list isn't halfway do... Read More

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How To GYST (Get Your Sh*t Together) Around Food In 2019

A new year, a new you, a new diet, a new set of goals. It's so tempting to get swept up in the early New Year momentum of setting goals and taking action...but fast forward to a month or two down the track and if you're anything like most people t... Read More

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6 Amazing Resources For Starting Your Podcast in 2019

"Let's start a podcast!" is so the modern equivalent of "Let's start a band!" in the early 2000's, right? It may be a common phrase that everyone says but just because everyone is saying it, doesn't mean everyone actually follows through on this g... Read More

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How I Plan My Weeks As A Multi-Passionate Business Owner

Angela Hamilton

If you know any freelancers in digital media, you’ve probably heard a lot on how to get started, how to land that first client, and how to manage your business. A freelancer’s career trajectory is never traditional, but mine was different still. I... Read More

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What Type of New Year’s Resolution to Set Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Let’s all enter the new year with intention, shall we? Like most anyone else, I am always keen mid-December to write that list: the list of resolutions that will (hopefully) break the cycle of life change inertia. Around this time, I dream up a ne... Read More

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35 Fun Solo Date Ideas for the Single Girl

You’re single. And sometimes you may very well get sick of the same old same old. You watch your friends post their Friday night with their boo on IG while yours consists of solo Netflix and chill. Instead of questioning if you’ll be single ... Read More

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9 Mindful Gift Ideas For Your Spiritual Friends

Brittany Muldoon

It’s that time again! Everyone is rushing around trying to get their Christmas shopping done. There are so many people to buy for that it’s hard to know where to start, but if you’re like me, you start with the easier ones first––a new makeup pal... Read More

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5 Reasons To Start 2019 Sober With A Dry January

Jessica Jeboult

New year, new you. Sound familiar? The gyms are packed, diet routines are put in place and the purging of useless habits begin. This is what a typical January looks like. For January 2019, I want to challenge you from the norm and step outside yo... Read More

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How To Shop For Your Favorite People Based On Their Dosha

Holidays are a chaotic time for everyone and shopping for the best holiday gift is just one more stress to add on the list. Look here. Finding the best gift for the people you love doesn’t have to equate to spending a lot of money. With a little bi... Read More

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How I Learned to Rebalance My Masculine and Feminine Energy

Brittany Muldoon

Have you ever felt a little bit off and you just weren’t sure why? Or you felt somehow disconnected from yourself and weren’t sure how to get back in touch? I know I have, and it can be really frustrating when you can’t quite put your finger on the p... Read More

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Why You Should Keep A Fear Journal

Jasmine Hunter Zust

Have you ever heard of a fear journal? If you’re a big believer in writing things down to organize your thoughts, a fear journal might be the best notebook to add to your collection. So what is a fear journal? A fear journal might seem a little mor... Read More

A Day In The Life Of A Compassion Coach

Courtney Ballard

My name is Courtney Ballard and I am a compassion coach for women. I help women become powerful beings who know how to walk out their life with freedom and confidence. I teach them how to process pain, how to walk through trauma, navigate codependenc... Read More

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The Unmotivated Girl’s Guide To Getting Your Life In Order

There's not much that compares to the feeling of being prepared and feeling like you're on top of things in your life. For some, especially the Type A women, this comes pretty naturally. For those of you who are more like me, we're more used to feeli... Read More

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8 Memorable Holiday Traditions to Start in Your Twenties

When I was a kid, every Christmas Eve my grandparents invited family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances to visit their home and celebrate the joy of the season. With what seemed like half the city in attendance, this was an event not to be missed... Read More

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5 Tips For Crafting Intentional Phone Boundaries

Sometimes it seems like the days of waking up to the light pouring through the window and enjoying the sunrise have been replaced by the artificial screen light of our phones reflecting onto our face. It seems that for more and more people, the numbe... Read More

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How To Be Your Most Productive Self Based On Your Dosha

Of the 7.2 billion people living in the world today, not one person is exactly like you. Your perception of worldly experiences, goals, dreams, and ambitions are absolutely one-of-a-kind. With this at heart, you have a unique way of tackling obstacle... Read More

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How To Eat Mindfully Over The Holiday Season

The holiday period can feel a little like a minefield when it comes to food choices. The calendar fills with so many social engagements that are centered around food. So. Much. Food. The stress around eating and food choices is often compounded by... Read More

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9 Fun Ways To Make Gratitude A Consistent Practice

There are many things we can do that give us an instant reward, but few are as healthy for you as gratitude. While gratitude requires a lot of consistent practice, it has never failed to work on changing my state of mind. Life is all about perspectiv... Read More

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What It’s Like To Be Married In Your Early Twenties

On December 16th, 2017, my husband and I got married at the ages of 20 and 22. Fresh from the hands of teenage years and even fresher to the hands of young adult years. We got married after one year of dating, and one year and three months of engagem... Read More

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How Switching To A Zero-Waste Lifestyle Changed My Diet

This last year, I began my journey toward a zero-waste lifestyle. I say “toward” because going zero waste is not as simple as deciding to suddenly practice yoga or eliminating meat from one’s diet. The zero-waste journey is intricate and often emo... Read More

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5 Coffee Alternatives To Avoid The Afternoon Caffeine Crash

“The most dangerous drinking game is seeing how long I can go without coffee.” There may be affiliate links in this post, which means we'll receive a small percentage at no additional cost to you, if you decide to purchase. Sometimes I feel like ... Read More

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What I Learned From Being A Global Citizen

Though there are many people who claim to be global citizens, I’m one of the few who actually qualifies. I’ve lived, worked, and studied in many different countries. “Where are you from?” is a seemingly innocuous question, but not for me. It is o... Read More

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How to Redefine Yourself and Transform Your Life

Brittany Wright

Since joining the “real world,” I’ve found myself saying “one day” more than I’d like to admit. I tell myself I’ll have the life I want “one day” or I’ll take that trip “one day.” Yet year after year, everything remains the same. When I was in hig... Read More

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6 Easy to Take Care of Plants for Busy Millennials

If you struggle to find the time to pick up a glass of water and hydrate yourself, what're the chances that you'll remember to water your plants, too? As a busy young adult, you probably know all too well the feeling of handling multiple tasks throug... Read More

5 Alternative Types of Meditation to Try if You’re Not Into Traditional Meditating

We’ve all heard that a consistent meditation practice provides some pretty amazing benefits. Traditional meditation is wonderful if that works for you. But if you find the idea of practicing meditation intimidating, know that there are many differ... Read More

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30 Spiritual Life Lessons I Learned Before Turning 30

I just turned 30 a few weeks ago, and the shift into a new decade of my life has felt incredibly liberating and peaceful at the same time. I felt ready for this new chapter. My twenties, especially the second half of my twenties, brought massive amou... Read More

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How I Quit my Job, Moved to Bali and Started a Business

Nicole Humphreys

A year ago, I sat in my nondescript 3rd story office in Los Angeles, staring out the window at the people on the sidewalk below. They all moved about, oblivious in their routines, going about their days while I contemplated one the biggest decisions ... Read More

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Finding Inspiration When You Hit a Creative Rut

It’s easy to fall into a difficult and even adversarial relationship with creativity. Even when you feel inspired, worrying about perfectionism trips up even the boldest of us. No matter where your creative rut is coming from, here are some thoughts ... Read More

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How to Recognize and Conquer Your Patterns of Self-Sabotage

Mandy Sciacchitano

I spent most of my life stopping and starting things. I would get super inspired to lose weight, pick up a new hobby like playing the guitar, or form a new habit like going to bed early and I would go all out, putting all of my energy into making ... Read More

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How I Use The Trello App To Organize My Entire Life

From running Life Goals Mag to sticking to my wellness routine, here's how I organize it all through Trello. When you want to do and achieve a million different things, it's hard to keep track of it all without a good system in place. This past ye... Read More

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How To Build A Healthy Relationship To Social Media

Over three-quarters of the U.S. population currently has an active social media account. Of the giants out there, Facebook and YouTube dominate users' phones, desktops, and notifications––Instagram and SnapChat are not far behind. Social media can... Read More

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6 Fun Halloween Activities To Do In Your Twenties

It's here again — the most spooktacular time of the year! Halloween time! Of all the holidays, Halloween is a favorite of many, children and adults alike. When you're a kid, you know exactly what to do for Halloween. You get dressed up, sometimes,... Read More

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Well Traveled: The Best Wellness Spots in Byron Bay, Australia

In 2003, with my parents in tow, my first impression of Byron Bay wasn’t overly inspiring. Overwhelmed by a general feeling of grubbiness and surrounded by stumbling, drunk gap year students I couldn’t wait to leave for the glam Gold Coast. So, when ... Read More

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A Day In The Life Of A Wedding Planner And Business Owner

If you have ever watched “Wedding Planner,” “Bridezillas” or any other wedding show or movie, you may already have an ideal perspective of what the event planning and industry may look and feel like. To be completely truthful with you, the event plan... Read More

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5 Surprising Things That Happened To Me When I Started Intermittent Fasting

Monika Pietrowski

Intermittent fasting is certainly ‘on trend’ these days. And for good reason. The world’s “oldest new diet” is proving to be a super hit in the wellness community and beyond due to its ability to fight inflammation, improve digestion and boost yo... Read More

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30 Day Challenge of Attempting to Become a Morning Person

Brittany Wright

For years my normal weekday morning routine has remained chaotic, rushed and aggravating. I've always told myself the next morning would be different. I wouldn't hit snooze ten times. I would give myself enough time to eat breakfast, catch up on the ... Read More

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How To Become More Self-Aware With The Help Of Your Dreams

Dreams are a wealth of information just waiting for us to remember and decipher them. Furthermore, part of being self-aware is noticing and understanding the signs the universe sends us. Imagine what life would be like if we understood how our dreams... Read More

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Advice For the Empaths Who Give Too Much

I am an empath by trade. In fact, I feel that that should be my job title, rather than “freelance writer and artist.” If given the choice, I’d much rather give to others. I find myself always asking, What can I do for you? What do you need from me? ... Read More

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5 Things No One Tells You About Living Alone

Mariaelisa Lichoa

Moving out of your parent’s house comes with all kinds of new adventures and opportunities. Some are super exciting while others are pretty scary. Luckily, you don’t have to face them alone when you have roommates by your side. Your first roommates a... Read More

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5 Best Fitness Routines For Getting Fit During The Fall Season

Staying fit isn't always easy, and every season presents its own challenges. Winter is known for being particularly difficult, given the fact that Christmas cookies and cold air seem to define the season. The spring is often full of rain, which provi... Read More

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A Day In The Life Of An Online Personal Trainer With A 9-5

Lestraundra Alfred

My name is Les Alfred, and I wear many different hats. I’m a social media manager for a progressive women’s co-working space by day, and an online personal trainer and fitness coach by night, creating content and coaching clients through my business ... Read More

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8 Ways To Manage And Combat Anxiety

Anxiety is one of those hot buzz words you hear everywhere nowadays. There are many different levels of anxiety. There’s the “I’m about to go on a date” nervous type of anxiety, and then there’s more serious anxiety. Anxiety that can be pretty crippl... Read More

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Adulting Experiments: What I Learned From 30 Days Without Fast Food

Brittany Wright

For some people, thirty days without fast food is a breeze. For me, it's a daunting experiment which fills me with sadness. Those who know me think it's an impossible feat for me to accomplish. I am a fast food addict: breakfast, lunch and dinner.... Read More

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7 Natural Hygiene Products To Upgrade Your Wellness Routine

It is estimated that every day the average woman puts 515 synthetic chemicals directly onto her body. Over 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed into our bodies, giving all of this poison full access to our entire internal operating system. ... Read More

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How to Support a Friend Struggling with Depression Symptoms

Depression is a weight, but it’s also mostly invisible to the outside world. It holds no color, yet absorbs all the colors. Those with depression appreciate beauty and the little stuff of life, but that invisible weight stands between them and everyt... Read More

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Nutritionist and Author Maria Marlowe Shares Some Of Her Best Wellness Tips

Once we heard Maria Marlowe talk on a podcast about her book, The Real Food Grocery Guide, on how to navigate the grocery store and learn what ingredients are safe, what to look for when you're purchasing eggs, meat, and everything in-between, we wer... Read More

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5 Ancient Self-Care Habits to Add to Your Routine

Monika Pietrowski

When it comes to self-care, I’m an all-in kinda gal. For many of us, self-care is often the first thing that gets overlooked in our routine. No time, too much stress, other priorities - these are the excuses we tell ourselves instead of committin... Read More

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12 Lessons Learned from Traveling to 25 Countries Before 25

Last year, as part of my 25 before 25 birthday bucket list, I set myself the goal of visiting 25 countries before I turned 25. At that point in time, I had only been to fourteen countries. So, this meant that I would need to travel to another 11 ... Read More

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What Does A Day In The Life Of A Dating Coach Look Like?

I am Carla Romo and I am a certified dating and relationship coach and speaker. I help clients with anything from finding “the one” to toxic relationship patterns. My focus is empowering those who feel stuck and stagnant build purpose and confidence ... Read More

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14 Ways To Live Your Best French Girl Inspired Life

Imagine sitting at a café in the most effortlessly chic outfit while nibbling on a buttery croissant and gazing at the Eiffel Tower. You daydream about your plans after work this evening: a dinner party an acquaintance of yours is hosting that will h... Read More

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Adulting Experiments: 30 Days Of Being In-Between Jobs In My Twenties

Brittany Wright

Editor's note: Enjoy our new series on navigating adulthood, called "The Adulting Experiments." Our contributor, Brittany Wright, is a twenty-something working to better herself and feel more grown up in her life. Join us every month for her ne... Read More

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Travel Well: 15+ Tips For Traveling The World On A Tight Budget

Kaitlin Dunning

The wanderlust vibe is real these days. You see travel pics all over your social media feeds, and it’s easier (and more affordable!) than ever to explore the world. I feel very lucky that I had the opportunity to live in London for almost five years.... Read More

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7 Questions To Ask Yourself To Figure Out Your Dream Life

You're all about becoming your best self, but you're not even sure what that looks like. We've all been there, or at the very least doubted our vision for ourselves. Finding out what you actually want your life to look like is a daunting task. So, wh... Read More

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How To Maintain Healthy Eating Habits While Dining Out

You can dine your way around the world by eating at different restaurants in your hometown, but dining out isn't always the healthiest way to enjoy your favorite foods. If you're trying to eat healthier but still enjoy dining out now and then, here a... Read More

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How To Ease Out Of Hustle And Into Flow

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, going hard on your side hustle, or ambitiously climbing the corporate ladder, you’ve probably have many moments where you feel like you are on the hamster wheel of hustle–and it isn’t letting up! Maybe every day fee... Read More

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8 Meal Planning Tips To Set Your Week Up For Success

Meal planning can be a game changer – you don’t have to make dinner decisions in the middle of a busy week, all the groceries you need are at your fingertips, and it can even help you save money. Let’s be real though – it can also be completely overw... Read More

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20+ Amazing Online Shops For Buying Natural, Clean Beauty Products

It's a mission to find staple beauty products and it often doesn't work out on your first try. I've come to face the realization recently that I've been slathering toxic chemicals all over my face for years, and now trying to find staple beauty pr... Read More

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How To Show Your Support During Pride Month

On June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Riots began in New York City. These riots sparked equal rights movements for the LGBTQ community, which later marked June as Pride Month. But the fight isn’t over! To this day, the LGBTQ community continues to fight... Read More

6 Travel Instagrammers Share Their Favorite Summer Vacation Spots

It's that summer travel time, and we're looking for some serious travel inspiration. The wanderlust feeling is real and we're craving some adventure. Where should we book next? We wanted to know the best places in the world for summer travel, so we a... Read More

10 Lessons Living As A Digital Nomad Has Taught Me

Monika Pietrowski

So, I’ve been living as a digital nomad for the past two years. It is, undoubtedly, the best thing I’ve ever done. Once you make the decision to set off, start your own business (or freelance) and go where the wind takes you, you become a differe... Read More

9 Common Ways You May Be Holding Yourself Back From Success

Success is always within your reach, even if it might feel far away. Sometimes, your bad habits — even ones you don’t realize are harming you — can get in the way of you achieving all that you’re capable of. So what are the most common ways you might... Read More

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5 Questions With Garrett Wood, Fitness Instructor And Author

We're excited to introduce you to Garrett Wood today. She's a wellness babe–a Barry's Bootcamp instructor and the co-owner and coach at Crossroads of Fitness. She recently released her first self-published novel, Dare to Move about the highs and lows... Read More

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How to Transition Your Self-Care Routine for Spring and Summer

With the warmer temperatures looking like they’re finally here to stay, it’s time to update your self-care routine. The heavy creams you needed to keep your skin supple during the dry winter months can get packed away, and you can get back to working... Read More

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15 Tips for Cultivating a Boss Mentality in Work and Life

We're the boss of our lives, and it's time we start owning it in our career and lifestyle. Whether you manage someone at work or not, you're a boss because you get to decide how you show up every day, in your relationships, career and lifestyle. Y... Read More

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A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Minimalist Lifestyle

Living with less stuff can be an incredibly freeing experience. We currently live in a world that is full of stuff. It’s supposed to signify our status in our community and in life. The more things we have, the better off we are — right? With all ... Read More

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How To Get Your Boss On Board With Recycling

Recycling is a practice everyone can do, including businesses. There are so many reasons to recycle, including reducing your carbon footprint, reducing the amount of trash in landfills, keeping harmful substances out of the environment and ensurin... Read More

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8 Amazing Wellness Habits For Living Your Best Life

This post is sponsored by Hum Nutrition. All opinions are my own. I love wellness trends, but I'm also skeptical (thanks to the influence of my highly skeptical boyfriend) about what is actually beneficial for my well-being. I'm learning more abo... Read More

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Hygge for Spring: 7 Ways To Amp Up The Coziness In Warmer Weather

When it comes to the best time of the year for hygge (pronounced hoo-ga), a Danish concept made popular by Meik Wiking and his best-selling novel, The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way To Live Well, spring gets a bad rap. That’s because winter ... Read More

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How To Make Your Web And Social Media Channels More Accessible

Kaitlin Dunning

Imagine trying to navigate through your blog using only the tab button. Could you do it? Envision watching one of your YouTube videos on mute... How about trying to read one of your social media tiles, but the text appears to be the same color as the... Read More

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Step-By-Step Guide For Decluttering Your Mind And Home

Tips to help you clear your mind by bettering your home environment. Everyone has a special relationship with their home – they see it as a sanctuary, a little piece of heaven, and they want it to be perfect. Sometimes you don’t get the things you... Read More

5 Questions With Maddy Moon On Perfectionism, Confidence And Routines

Maddy Moon is the podcast host of Mind Body Musings, author, blogger, life coach, and retreat leader on a mission to help women step into their femininity and live a joyful life. We wanted to dive deeper with her on how she tackled perfectionism, wha... Read More

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Start Your Dream Blog | How To Create A Website For Under $100

Starting a blog can feel overwhelming, but a lot of times we overthink the process and make it out to be more complicated than it is. You can start a website or blog for under $100 with just a couple weeks of prep work. I'll break it down for you so ... Read More

6 Email Newsletters You’ll Want To Forward To All Your Girls

It's a rare time when you actually look forward to newsletters in your inbox, right? I mean yeah, we're here for those shopping discounts when we *need* that new serum, but how often do we really want those emails in our lives? Pass. I am always o... Read More

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7 Reasons Why Having A Hobby Is Important (& 25 Ideas To Get You Started)

Annabelle Short

One of the worst parts of living in the 21st century is the pace of life: it seems as if there’s never enough hours in a day to get everything accomplished. In the bustling chaos that our life sometimes becomes, we tend to forget ourselves and what’s... Read More

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6 Ways To Revive Your Fitness Routine (And Start Enjoying Your Workouts)

When I was in middle school, I killed it in the sports game. I was far from the best at anything, but I was active in almost everything: volleyball, cheerleading, tennis, basketball and even tried joining the boys in football. I was in a tiny catholi... Read More

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9 Minimalist Accessory Staples To Complement Your Capsule Wardrobe

We're partnering with Tini Lux Jewelry for this post. All opinions are my own. One of my goals for 2018 is to create a wardrobe full only of clothing that I love. Right now, I feel like my wardrobe is pretty minimalist but I don't necessarily own ... Read More

Searching For Your Next Living Space? Apartment Hunt Like A Pro

When you’re first getting out on your own, it’s an exciting but extremely challenging time of life. You discover bills and fees you didn’t realize existed, but you also get to enjoy all the freedoms that come with adulthood. A big part of that experi... Read More

5 Questions With Amy Kuretsky, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Coach and Breathworker

We're constantly inspired by women who work to help others with bettering themselves from the inside out. From acupuncture to herbalism to Breathwork and more, Amy Kuretsky is one of these dedicated ladies who is constantly learning and growing in we... Read More

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How To Build Your Most Intentional Early Morning Routine

Cultivating a new daily habit that benefits your mind, body, and soul like an intentional morning routine can be so alluring, but when it comes to practicing it, there are a lot of obstacles that get in the way. When it feels too difficult, we tend t... Read More

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8 Ways We Might Be Body Shaming Without Realizing It

Sometimes things fly out of our mouths without us thinking. And we do things that we don’t even think twice about. But some of those things may have some serious consequences — they could be hurting the people around us. Here are some ways we migh... Read More

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How To Set Your Month Up For Success

Let's start our months with goal-setting practices that make our resolutions and habits easier. We're partnering with The Unbound Planner on this post and may receive a small percentage if you choose to get one of their planners. All opinions are ... Read More

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How To Create Your Own Weekly GYST (Get Your Sh*t Together) Day

How many times have you thought, or even grunted aloud, "One of these days, I'm going to get my life together"? If you're any bit like me, the answer is "a lot." My coworker and I say this half-jokingly on the regular, and I'm betting that we all thi... Read More

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7 Realizations About Today Being A New Day

Each day, we wake up to take on the world. We continue our lives through each passing moment. Despite the cliché, every day is truly a new day. Let’s be grateful we're able to take another breath. Once you wake up, you may realize the grand opportuni... Read More

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8 Pup-Friendly Winter Activities For You And Your Dog

Kaitlin Dunning

The winter months can be rough. Everyone tends to go into hibernation mode to avoid the chill of the winter air. Social activities pause, our energy levels tank, and motivation follows suit. For puppy parents, the struggle can be even worse since our... Read More

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Can Energy Healing Help Improve Your Wellness?

In today's nonstop world, it can be tough to find a sense of grounding in work and life. There's been a lot of hype around energy healing helping to improve an individual's overall sense of wellness. Mainstream media from Newsweek to Vanity Fair has ... Read More

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5 Questions With Lauren Bowen of Zero Waste Memoirs

Zero-waste living, the lifestyle choice to produce as little waste as possible, is not an easy feat. But it's inspirational and we're curious about learning more about what it takes to improve our world. Lauren Bowen of the blog, Zero Waste Memoi... Read More

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Contributor Favorites | Alysha’s Must-Haves Of The Moment

Editor's note: This is a new series for our contributors to share a few of their favorite things of the moment that help make their lives easier and better. Alysha Parker is a professional event planner, self development enthusiast and blogger bas... Read More

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Ending the Stigma: The Taboo Around Buying Sexual Health Products

We’ve made massive strides in the last few decades surrounding the topic of sexuality. If we’re so comfortable with our sexuality now, why do we still get so awkward and uncomfortable about buying condoms or tampons? What can we do to end the stigma ... Read More

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How To Solve Problems Like A Detail-Oriented Person

A detail-oriented person does not notice every small detail, but this person does focus and analyze details differently. The trait is thought of as catching minuscule details. When we hear this, we think about being extremely observant. We falsely be... Read More

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5 Questions With Min Kim, Master Colorist of Butterfly Studio Salon

Min Kim is a master color specialist at Butterfly Studio Salon in NYC. From A-List celebrities to stars in their own world, Min's clients all share her desire for hair that complements who they are. Her attention to detail, natural eye for color, and... Read More

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Cozy Holiday Gift Guide For The Twentysomething Homebody

Oh how we love the holidays! We adore the holiday decor, the music, the cozy vibes, the ugly Christmas sweater parties, the gift giving; everything about this season is magical. This year, we've been particularly inspired by making our homes cozy ... Read More

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15 Simple Things You Can Do To Make Yourself Feel Better

It can be a cruel world out there. Almost everyone’s wearing a mask in order to be loved and be accepted. But regardless of what's going on with other people and in the world, it's important to be kind, not just to others, but to yourself. After all,... Read More

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How To Start Planning For Your Dream Home Right Now

It's not surprising that we, as millennials, are struggling to buy houses on our own right now. (Hello, college debt.) And if we're not getting help from our parents, it can seem a bit overwhelming. But, even if it's more challenging for us, I don't ... Read More

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How to Make Your Morning Commute More Fun and Energizing

No matter what your commute to work is like, it can get boring and make you even more tired in the morning. Routine can get monotonous, especially if you drive every day in traffic and don't have the option to take a different route to work. Getting ... Read More

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Why Control Is Damaging Your Life (And How To Let It Go)

Tessa Cooper-Pengelly

The past decade of my life has been driven by a need to control. It started in my late teenage years when I felt like nothing in my life was going the way I wanted it to… until I discovered I was quite good at managing my weight. A downward spiral le... Read More

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6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying to Graduate School

Making the decision to go back to school can be extremely difficult to make on your own. Personally, it took me at least a year before I thought I was ready to even look at programs. With having worked through an eating disorder during undergrad I... Read More

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3 Surprising Stressors That Are Derailing Your Wellness Plan

Do you get less than 8 hours of sleep each night? Do you watch TV, work, or drive while eating? Are you currently on a diet that requires you to restrict, or consume more of, certain food groups? If you said yes to any of the above, there’s a ... Read More

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10 Ways Going Zero Waste Has Made Me a Better Person

Going zero waste has a way of changing you. Some days you feel growing pains (it can be pretty intense examining your wasteful habits up close), but other days you feel like you’re stepping into something new and magnificent. Since going zero wast... Read More

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7 Personal Growth Books Perfect For Your Fall Reading List

One of my favorite things to do on a Sunday afternoon is leisurely peruse bookstores. You'd find me in favorite section, Personal Growth, searching through books on how to better my life. On my latest bookstore adventure, I found myself wandering, ai... Read More

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3 Simple Steps to Set New Goals This Fall

“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby When I was little, I loved autumn because of two things: my birthday and the beginning of another school year. My mom would take me shopping for ... Read More

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I Tried Meditation for 30 Days and This is What Happened

I’ve had a love/hate relationship with meditation for the past six years. I’ve made several attempts to start but quit after a day or two. But a few months ago, I found myself stuck in a rut professionally and personally. After looking at different w... Read More

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How to Be Your Healthiest Self this Fall (When All You Want is Pumpkin Spice Lattes)

Corinne Keating

Fall is a season of changes, and most people turn inward as the winds pick up and the air chills. Health takes the backseat. Who wants to turn down peppermint chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin spice lattes? Who wants to work that off by running i... Read More

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7 Things You Need To Stop Doing to Make Your Life Less Complicated

Life itself isn't so complicated, but we often make it that way with our choice of habits and lifestyle. However, we can simplify everything by implementing some small changes in our daily lives. There is no need to do them all right away, but start ... Read More

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4 Things You Should Know Before Going to Your First Big College Party

Corinne Keating

College parties are a rite of passage and part of the undergraduate experience. Aren’t those who party in college more of the frat-boy and sorority-girl type who barely turn in assignments? While those are movie stereotypes, college parties can ge... Read More

6 Tips To Help You Practice Mindfulness In The Workplace

Kaitlin Dunning

Mindfulness. It’s a popular buzzword that you’ve probably heard before, but most people aren’t sure what it actually means. When I first heard about it, I associated it with hot yoga, meditation, and other things far too zen for my fast-paced and hec... Read More

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How to Develop a Solid Wellness Routine as You Go Back to School

Corinne Keating

Going back to school can be such a thrill, because it means you regain your independence and your space to grow. However, it can also be stressful. Of course, you’re facing a brand-new semester of classes, which means you’re going to be juggling home... Read More

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I Cut Off More than My Hair

For most of my life I have had long hair. And to be honest, my hair was who I was in many ways. I equated my beauty with the length of my hair. And the longer it was the more beautiful and confident I felt. So whenever the thought of cutting my ha... Read More

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Quick and Easy Ways to Naturally Transform Your Energy Levels

Corinne Keating

Unless you’re dealing with an extra exciting day, it’s normal to feel a drop in your energy as the day progresses. The challenge is figuring out how to get that energy back up and what way works best for you. While some people feel exhaustion comi... Read More

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How To Set Healthy Boundaries In All Areas Of Your Life

In every single relationship of our lives, healthy boundaries are critical to a happy and functioning relationship for all parties involved. Think about all the toxic relationships you’ve ever had in your life. Why were they toxic? It’s because eithe... Read More

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3 Simple Actions You Can Take To Live An Intentional Life

To be intentional means always having a why or reason for your decisions and actions. Living this way helps create space for growth and peace in your everyday life. Intentional living can help inspire you, improve relationships, and create clarity. ... Read More

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How To Create A Vision Board That Works

For those of us who are visually inclined, a must-have powerful tool to help us live to our full potential is a vision board. Literally speaking, a vision board is any sort of board where you display images representing what you want to attract into... Read More

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8 Powerful Mindset Shifts To Snap You Back To Good Vibes

Our egos can totally kill our good vibes, so how can we reprogram our minds with subtle shifts to think more positively? A user on Urban Dictionary defines good vibes as "that feeling you get in your stomach when you look around and everything is... Read More

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Are There Secret Messages Hidden in Tattoos?

I will be the first one to admit this – I’ve fostered a great deal of prejudice and judgment towards tattoos. However, my reasons were not rooted in that ‘mom and dad’ philosophy that one is scarring their body for life. My reasons were of different ... Read More

5 Questions with Jessica Murnane of One Part Plant

Jessica Murnane is the author of the new cookbook, One Part Plant. The idea behind the book and her awesome website is to inspire people to eat one plant-based meal per day. It started as an attempt to feel better after suffering from Endometrios... Read More

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12 Reasons You’re Not As Happy As You Want To Be

Happiness is at the top of everyone's achievements list. At the end of our days here, we want to feel like we were happy and lived well. But oftentimes, we can find ourselves feeling unhappy and we're not sure why happiness isn't happening for us. ... Read More

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5 Tips For Making Values-Based Decisions With Ease

It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are. -Roy E. Disney Seems pretty straight forward – right?! As long as you know your values, making decisions is a piece of cake! What if you’re a young adult and you’re still unsu... Read More

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I Spent 24 Hours Being Mindful About Money, Here’s What I Learned

Money mindfulness and intentionality can change the way you live, so I'm spending the day being intentional and seeing what I learn. This post is sponsored by Cinch Financial. All opinions are my own. My mindfulness money day starts early at ... Read More

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7 Signs You’re In Need Of A Social Media Detox

Social media was made with the intent to create and share content or simply to connect socially with others. However, we all know how addicting social media can become. I remember back when I was first introduced to social media via Myspace. It was u... Read More

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7 Ways To Stay Informed With The News Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Politics has been crazy and people are more interested than ever in the news and what is going on in the world. As a millennial who never cared that much before, I have to admit that I am one of these people. Though I am much more interested in keepi... Read More

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65 Habit Ideas For Personal Growth (And How To Make Them Happen)

To become your best self, it's likely that at some point you'll want to develop strong personal growth habits that make it easier for you to live out your values. When you cultivate healthy habits or rituals, you get one step closer to the life that ... Read More

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6 Things You Should Know Before Moving Out For the First Time

Corinne Keating

It’s finally time: you’re old enough, you’re mature enough and you have the funds, so you’re ready to move out. Or, are you? Unfortunately, the decision isn’t always as clear-cut as that. We’ve put together the following six tips to make the de... Read More

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10 Tips To Help You Declutter and Clean Like A Minimalist

So it's spring and spring cleaning is in the air. I'm all about fresh starts, but I'm not so fond of cleaning. Instead of making a big fuss about cleaning every spring, how about cleaning like a minimalist instead, so that you don't have to have b... Read More

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3 Must-Read Books to Become a Wealthier Woman

Charelle Griffith

You want to be richer and why not? You deserve the finer things in life and are willing to work to get them. However, if you type ‘money’, ‘rich’ or ‘millionaire’ into Amazon you end up with thousands of books to choose from. So where do you start? W... Read More

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How to Embrace Your Inner French Girl

Logically, we all know that the idealized French Girl we see in the media doesn’t actually exist. Instead, we have a stripe-wearing, baguette-toting caricature in our minds who looks perfectly gamine while picnicking by the Eiffel Tower. At least, th... Read More

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Ask a Vegan: How to be a Healthy Vegan on a College Budget

Q1: I’ve heard it’s more expensive to have a vegan diet, is this true? I’ve actually found that it can be cheaper to live a vegan lifestyle! During my first semester of college, I didn’t follow a vegan diet and over the course of the semester I defi... Read More

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How To Become A Successful Digital Nomad

Living by the sea, drinking cocktails and working all in one might seem like a bad idea for only few (and I haven't met anyone of them yet). Is this trendy lifestyle a utopia that's achievable only for those who are really successful, super productiv... Read More

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6 Ways To Add Hygge To Your Small Space

Hygge is all the rage right now and we're all about it. If you're not familiar, it's pronounced hue-gah and it's a Danish word that roughly translates to the art of coziness. Ever since we discovered the Danish style of living, we've been trying ... Read More

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5 Questions with Joanna Waterfall of The Yellow Conference

Joanna Waterfall is the creator behind the Yellow Conference, a conference with a mission of "helping creative, entrepreneurial women become agents of good." She is one of our role models; someone who inspires us often through her emails and everythi... Read More

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7 Money Lessons I Wish I Knew When I Was in My Twenties

I’ve been thinking about money a lot, trying to figure out how to earn more, how to spend less, but mostly I’ve been trying to figure out how to be a better money manager. Growing up, my family always had enough money for things that I needed and ... Read More

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6 Power Foods To Incorporate Into Your Healthy Diet

If you’re one of those that have been bitten by the ‘healthy eating’ bug, and are looking to take your eating habits up a notch, here’s something that might help. Here are six powerful superfoods that take your diet to the next level and give it that... Read More

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How To Create A Bullet Journal You’re Obsessed With

If you're new to bullet journaling or if you're looking to make yours into a bullet journal you're crazy about, we have you covered. Create a bullet journal that makes you excited about planning. There's nothing better than creating an organized syst... Read More

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5 Important Things You’re Forgetting In Your Evening Routine

Corinne Keating

Few people would argue that getting the proper amount of rest is essential to having a productive day and supporting overall good physical and mental health. There’s plenty of research that supports this thought, and, on a basic level, it feels good ... Read More

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6 Simple Beauty Hacks For The Busy Woman

In the fast paced life today, it is easy for you to skip out on taking care of your skin, and it ultimately takes a toll which spells into more breakouts, dry skin, and dullness. If that sounds like you, keep reading. Here we’ve listed down over 5 si... Read More

Can Social Media Save Lives?

Corinne Keating

Many people think of social media as a place to waste time. Users log on to check out a friend’s vacation photos, let the world know about their relationship status and catch up on some news. And hopefully not the fake kind. But can social media b... Read More

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How To Reach Your Health Goals In An Unhealthy Environment

Staying healthy is a good idea, that's a no-brainer. However, the world we live in today doesn't make it easier for us to make it happen. There are various hazards that silently destroy our well-being, preventing us from feeling more mentally alert a... Read More

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50+ Intention Ideas To Set At The Start Of Your Day

For a few months now, I've been going to yoga classes and I've noticed that the instructor will start by saying, "set an intention for your practice," and I absolutely love the idea of setting an intention for the day, week, or even year. I have m... Read More

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7 Brands You’ll Love for Ethical Beauty

If there's ever been a moment in your life when you've considered swapping a beauty item or two in your regimen for something a little more sustainable - perhaps a tad more ethical - you've likely stumbled across a road block or two. When it comes to... Read More

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How Having a Baby Made Me the Best Version of Me

Spoiler: Having a kid didn’t make me perfect. Shocking, I know – but having a baby has made me the best version of me, to date. Is there still room for improvement? Oh, yeah. But baby, oh baby, did having a kid change me for the better. It hel... Read More

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Ditching the FOMO: 6 Habits That Will Help You Travel More

Adventure is worthwhile - Aesop The opportunity to get out and explore the vast expanse of this beautiful Earth is one people take a hold of every day. For many, the transformative power of travel reaches far beyond a beautiful Instagram photo or a ... Read More

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Mini Travel Guide: Top 5 Places To Go On Holiday In January

After the events of the autumn/winter season – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, Boxing Day and the New Year – it’s nice to have a bit of a break. January is a good season to travel if you are looking to go on holiday, because it’s... Read More

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7 Places to Host Your Next Work Party

Corinne Keating

Some people dread attending work parties. Perhaps that’s because it seems they’re all the same. Everyone meets up, covers the traditional small-talk topics, has a few happy hour drinks and then goes home. Same-old, same-old. Of course, it doesn’t ... Read More

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Holiday Gift Guide for Busy Millennial Women | #ShopSmall

For our very first holiday gift guide, we wanted to feature small brands on Etsy. We love the idea of shopping small and supporting awesome entrepreneurs who are dedicated to their craft. We personally picked out the following shops and products w... Read More

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7 Ways To Be More Grateful This Thanksgiving

Corinne Keating

Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday reminder to cultivate generosity, gratitude and positivity in your life throughout the year. Finding ways to be thankful in your daily life brings more inner peace, and studies show that a grateful attitude enhance... Read More

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17 Ways To Salvage A Bad Day

"Every day may not be good. But there is something good in every day." When more than one big thing goes wrong in my day, I have this angry voice inside me telling me, "welp, it's just going to be one of those days." I get this negative voice in... Read More

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How To Eliminate Unnecessary Stress From Your Day

Corinne Keating

Everyone deals with stress from time to time. Some of the things that trigger stress are completely unexpected and beyond your control, but there are also many potential stressors you can do something about. Here are four ways you can eliminate unnec... Read More

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6 YouTubers Who Inspire Us To Get Our Lives In Order

Is your life in order right now? Because if not, maybe YouTube can help. Are you doubting me right now? Let me explain. I've discovered that a few rad YouTubers really put me in the mood to do laundry, write that long blog post I've been putting o... Read More

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How Much Does Your College Lifestyle Affect Your Future Career?

Choices we make stay with us in the future. No matter how small and meaningless they appear, every choice that is made will result in a bigger outcome later in the future. During college, people develop into more responsible adults, and learn skills ... Read More

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4 Halloween Treats That Won’t Sabotage Your Health

Corinne Keating

Halloween: It’s all fun and games until you get tricked by a treat. In your defense, it’s hard to say no when you’re faced with seasonal sweets — but that’s why you need to prepare in advance. You can easily whip up one of the following four snack... Read More

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9 Practical Tips For Finding Your Personal Style

Your style sucks so that must mean you suck too right? Not exactly. While your personal style does play a factor in telling people and the world who you are, some people haven't quite mastered the art of displaying their personality onto what they... Read More

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How I Use Numerology, Astrology and Meditation As Self-Care For My Busy College Schedule

With all that goes on during a typical day in college, self-care is something that can easily be forgotten about or pushed aside for more imperative priorities. I used to see self-care as a luxury, instead of recognizing it as a necessity to thrive i... Read More

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10 Things You Can Do Today for a Healthier Tomorrow

We’ve all heard the good, old adage about healthy habits being the key to a long and fulfilled life – and yet, most people fail miserably when it comes to actually embracing healthy habits. Why? Because it’s so damn hard to stick to a clean diet, exe... Read More

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21 Creative Ideas For What To Include In Your Planner

At the end of last year, I was on the hunt for the perfect planner. I must have searched through dozens of planner options online searching for the planner that would fit all of my requirements for planning paradise. A few of my must-haves were a ... Read More

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Creative Ways to Spark Motivation to Work Out

Corinne Keating

The change in seasons brings a lot of things – cooler weather, falling leaves, and pumpkin spice everything. For me, fall in particular is always a transformative time. However (as I age and get addicted to more Netflix shows) I also find that the br... Read More

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27 Travel Quotes to Inspire your Wanderlust

Oh wanderlust. The desire to travel. It gets real after summer comes to a close. Take me back to summer vacation bliss. Please? If you've just got back from travels or haven't traveled in awhile, we're about to make your wanderlust get worse. Here... Read More

How to Achieve Flow and Satisfaction at Work

All work and little play is the safest way to lose motivation and slowly slide from a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed entrepreneur to a dull, job-hating human chained to the desk with invisible shackles. But how exactly do you achieve peak productivity ... Read More

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Does our choice of clothing have any impact on our days?

“Clothes aren’t going to change the world, the women who wear them will.” - Anne Klein I threw my unwashed hair into my signature top knot, and pulled on some jeans and a t-shirt. This is my standard “mom” uniform. With two little kids, gone are the... Read More

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Why You Shouldn’t Be Ashamed of Living at Home with Your Parents

So often I hear other millennials say, "but I still live at home" with a tone of embarrassment and sadness. For the longest time that was my part of my response when being asked what I've been up to since college. It's natural. We have been condition... Read More

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Journey to Self-Acceptance, By Way of Europe

Some experiences you can just call to your mind to be replayed, over and over again, like a favorite movie—or an annoying commercial. The first hour of my solo backpacking trip to Europe is one of those experiences for me. Once all the official bu... Read More

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How To Go Sightseeing In Your Own City

Now that lazy summer days are winding to an end, you may be looking at your calendar and wondering if there's still time to up your vacation Insta game. Travel isn't really in my budget (hello, perks of a startup salary), but I'm a big believer in fi... Read More

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Why I Don’t Regret my $28,000 Student Loan Debt

Now that I have been out of college for a couple of years and am in the process of paying off $28,000 of student loans, I frequently find myself wondering if going to a 4-year university was worth the cost. The amount of my student loans may or ma... Read More

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Ways To Organize Your Workspace To Make You More Productive

Corinne Keating

We all know that any type of mess or clutter can have a negative impact on the way you feel and work. If you don’t believe me, ask Marie Kondo (Author of, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up) and she’ll give it to you straight. The first step is... Read More

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10 Best Instagram Accounts for Self-Care Inspiration

With the self-care hype in full bloom, we figured you might want some inspiration from Instagram accounts that will ignite your love for self-care. Spending time with yourself reading a book or taking a bath are some lovely examples of things we enjo... Read More

12 Empowering Quotes for Millennial Women

As millennial women, we're all about empowerment and quotes that inspire us to get things done, love ourselves, and work to be our best every day. Here are some of our favorite empowering quotes for women at the moment. "The question isn't who is go... Read More

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Ultimate Guide To Creating Your Personal Brand

If I were to ask you to think of a brand that you admire, you would probably think of one that has a great social presence and continues to offer a good product. Similar to a corporate brand, if you have a great product to offer or are an expert in a... Read More

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How To Add More Color To Your Minimalist Wardrobe

When starting a minimalist capsule wardrobe, you'll probably start with a monochromatic wardrobe with little color. The idea of a capsule wardrobe is to be able to mix and match all of your small amount of clothing items together, so it makes sense t... Read More

How to Create a Relaxing Night Routine

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There are a ton of resources out there telling us how to create an effective routine (including this morning routine post here on Life Goals Mag), and for good reason. Many of us are beginning to understand how important a solid morning routine is to... Read More

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How to Encourage Yourself to Be More Grateful

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. – Marcus Tullius Cicero It seems that we’re living in all-around negative and stress-inducing times. The pressure of being someone and getting somewhere makes us constantly... Read More

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2 Ideas That Changed My Experience with Planning

If you’ve ever tried to plan something with me, there’s a 99% chance that I'll say, “let me check my planner and I’ll get back to you.” At first, I believed that this was my sad reality, where my life is based off of this little book that outlines my... Read More

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Ask A Vegan: Benefits of Veganism and Tips for Dining Out

Christina Richards

Welcome to the first edition of our new monthly column: Ask a Vegan. One of the experts we're collaborating with for our new Q&A style series is Christina Richards from cityloveee.com. Christina is a vegan travel & lifestyle blogger and vl... Read More

How To Bring More Balance to Your Life with Feng Shui

Being an ancient art that attempts to reveal how to balance the energies of any given space and provide good fortune and health for people who inhabit it, Feng Shui is definitely more than just a set of principles that need to be followed. It is more... Read More

8 Action Steps to Create Successful Monthly Goals

Every year when December rolls around, I get super excited. Not just because Christmas is around the corner, but because it’s time to think about my New Years Resolutions. And I am big with those. So every year I grab my notebook and take time to... Read More

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30 Intention-Setting Journaling Prompts

I've been intrigued by journaling lately and just recently started getting into it. I've discovered that for me, writing my thoughts down really helps with processing what I'm feeling. Often times I don't know what I think about something until I wri... Read More

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I Went Gluten-Free For A Month and This Is What Happened

Going “gluten free” has recently become a trend, just as how going vegan or vegetarian has. Before I had conducted my own research, I had no idea what Gluten was exactly. To be honest, I just knew it had to do with grains and that was about it. But i... Read More

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How To Find Your Way Out Of A Creative Slump

I think it is fair to say that we all have busy lives. You might have a full-time job while blogging next to it and trying to achieve your personal goals, like myself. Or you might be studying, having a part-time job, investing a lot of time in y... Read More

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10 Healthy Habits to Live the Healthiest Life Possible

Savannah Hinterbrandner

I am a firm believer that “health” has a different meaning for all of us. For some, a healthy life may entail a paleo based diet, heavy weight lifting and moderate alcohol. For others, a healthy life is yoga every morning, a vegan diet and meditation... Read More

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5 Tips For Passing Your Finals and Surviving Your Last Weeks of College

Being in my senior year, I am so ready to not be doing school work anymore. I am sure many of you feel the same way, whether you are a senior or just excited for summer. Spring time brings the slacker out in all of us. The sun comes out and we want t... Read More

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5 Best Sister and BFF Dates Beyond Getting Coffee

Stephanie de Geus

Family is one of the cornerstones on which you build your life. You grew up with your family and often they become our best friends. Or in case of best friends who've known each other forever, they become part of the family. So you catch up, text eac... Read More

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How I Am Learning To Be Positive

Culturally, it seems so easy for us to focus on things that are so painfully negative. We often use the excuse that thinking negative is a more “realistic” point of view than a positive one. But little do we realize that being negative limits our poi... Read More

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Stop Postponing Your Travel Dreams: Make Every Moment Count

Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all of one’s lifetime. – Mark Twain Traveling is much more than going from one place to another, it can significantly contribute ... Read More

How To Craft Your Ideal Morning Routine (And How I Spend Mine)

As a twenty-five year old woman who works two jobs, my schedule is anything but consistent. And if you know me at all, consistency is a capital “V-value” (kind of obsessed with Jess Lively) for myself. So when it comes to the inconsistency of my c... Read More

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Why You Need to get Outside this Spring

My all time favorite time of year is spring. I mean it is easy to see why. The sun comes out, the birds start singing, and being outside is the best feeling. It isn’t too hot yet, but its comfortable to stay outside for extended periods of time. I... Read More

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8 Amazing Podcasts For Becoming Your Best Self

Guys, I've been commuting to work over 4 hours a day for the last two months. And I've been enjoying it. I'm pausing for the shock factor. Who actually enjoys four hours of driving? I wouldn't say I love it, but I'm definitely not hating it. The o... Read More

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How to Deal with High-Pressure Situations as an Emotional Person

Megan Salavantis

I am one of those people who cries at commercials, laughs way too loudly at corny jokes, and gets angry at the smallest of issues. I believe that crying is a good release mechanism, that yelling out the car window makes things more fun, that the best... Read More

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It’s Spring! Time to Clean Out your Emotional Closet

The weather is warmer and it’s actually light outside when you leave work, which means that it’s (finally) spring. What is it about the warm weather and the long days that create the desire for a fresh start? Maybe it’s a residual feeling from our sc... Read More

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