How A Simple Basket Helps Me Get My Life Together & Adds 20 Minutes To My Morning!

Are you looking for some morning routine ideas that won’t leave you running ragged like you probably are now? Do you dream of having breakfast at a kitchen table instead of in the car? Then this post might be of some help so please continue reading!

Do you find yourself rushing around in the morning trying to get ready for work or get the kids off to school? Do you wish you could have a smoother less chaotic morning?

 I was wanting the same exact thing. I don’t have children but still I found myself getting up earlier and still rushing around trying to get ready for work and STILL being late.

It was crazy.

I knew I had to change something so I started thinking about it. And I came up with some ways that have allowed me to get up at my normal time and still have time to eat a leisurely breakfast and have time to do some blogging work 

You see the principles behind what I’m going to share with you is this: more than likely, you do the same exact things every morning.

I doubt you have a different routine for every morning. If you do then I’m sorry but this guide won’t help you. But if you do have the same routine and you’re tired of running ragged every day then let me help you.

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17 Super Simple 5-Minute Self-Care Ideas For Busy Women With No Energy!

5-Minute Self-Care Ideas: Quick and Easy Ways to Boost Your Well-Being

Imagine sliding into a warm delicious-smelling bubble bath after a long day at work. Or curling up on the couch with your favorite mystery as you try to figure out whodunit.

But let’s be real, when you’re a busy woman working full time you don’t feel like you have time for self-care of any kind.

And I feel like the older I get the more I feel guilty for wanting to do anything I consider to be fun or not productive.

Being over 35 is a trip ain’t it? But the thing is, you shouldn’t feel guilty for “indulging “ in self-care or even feel like you don’t have time.

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35 Morning Journal Prompts to Help You Get Your Life Together and Become “That Girl” (Your Way)

Self Discovery Morning Journal Prompts to Help You Find Yourself

I don’t know about you but I feel like the world is constantly trying to put me in a box of some sort. If you’re black then you should think this way. If you’re a woman you should feel that way.

It gets a little old and you might feel the same way! I am a woman who is trying to become more of who God wants me to be but it can be hard to find your identity in a society that wants to pigeonhole you.

So what you have to do is deliberately use tools like self-discovery journaling so that your true self doesn’t fade. Now I personally believe that everyone should find the core of their identity in Christ but I know many people don’t agree.

However, that is the frame of mind I was in when I created these prompts and I hope you’ll stick around no matter what! Because I believe these self-discovery journal prompts will help anyone no matter what they believe.

And of course you could use these prompts at any time of the day. However, I believe using them in the morning will set you up for a successful and productive day!

And I know you may be there thinking, well starting the day with these prompts is easier said than done considering how much you have to juggle through daily.

But let me remind you that it’s possible. I face the same challenges myself and one of the ways I’ve learned to keep my sanity and get my life back on track is by using self-discovery journal prompts.

Plus, I’ll explain what I believe “becoming that girl” really means! 

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22 Morning Journal Prompts for Anxiety (From Someone Who’s Been There)

Oh yes…my dear friend Anxiety. We meet again. You know, I’d like to say that I didn’t miss you but sometimes I just look for a reason to be anxious.

That’s the feeling of “I’ve been plagued by anxiety for so long that I just don’t feel right if I’m not spinning about something”. Maybe you can relate to grabbing onto anxiety and holding on for dear life.

But I know that having one paranoid and unfounded thought after another circling around in my head is not healthy. So I’ve got something for anxiety this time. If anxiety thinks he’s sticking around this time, he’s got another thing coming.

You see, journaling has been one of my secret weapons when it comes to fighting anxiety (there’s another weapon too that I will share with you later on).

And I believe that if you use the 22 powerful and unique anxiety journaling prompts that I’m going to share with you today, it will slowly become one of your weapons as well.

These journal prompts are written by someone who has anxiety but has made tons of progress.

I pray that they will be a blessing to you on your road to recovery.

I would try writing these journaling prompts first thing in the morning so that you can start your day on a positive note, but that’s just me. 

Oh and I’ll also warn you…you may not like some of these journal prompts but I hope you’ll understand the spirit in which they were written.

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50 Morning Journal Prompts for Personal Growth When Comfort Is Holding You Back!

Journal Prompts For Self-Growth To Push You Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Are you feeling stuck? Maybe you’ve heard about journal prompts for self-growth but cannot make any sense of them. It’s okay!

I’ll be honest with you, self-growth is easier said than done. I’ve felt stuck myself, not once, not even twice, and it sucks, to say the least.

Some days, I even felt like I was moving around in circles with no tangible progress, and the sad part is time isn’t even waiting for me to get myself together.

See, it takes a lot of courage and character to want to become a better version of yourself, and I commend you for making this tough choice. Prepare to make mistakes along the way, it wouldn’t be textbook perfect, but you’ll reap the rewards if you don’t give up.

I’ll share with you some essential journal prompts for self-growth that can help you make the desired progress.

My life infinitely improves whenever I use journaling as a way to grow as a person and in my relationship with Christ. Try these prompts first thing in the morning to start your day off on the best foot!

Believe me when I say this works.

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7 Journaling Prompts to Reset Your Mind and Take Action on Your Goals!

7 motivating mindset journaling tips to smash your goals

Girl, sometimes I just don’t wanna do anything. I have all these goals and dreams and it seems like they’re right there within reach but you just get burned out from trying to accomplish them.

Can you relate? You just don’t really want to try anymore.

You don’t feel motivated and start to lose faith that you’re on the right track or that you’ll ever succeed. That’s how exactly how I’ve felt so many times before.

I know that when I’ve played my one-millionth game of Project Makeover (give or take a few), I need to snap out of it and try a new approach.

Naturally, it makes sense for me to turn to my first love which is writing.

When you need a mindset shift in a hurry, journaling (and prayer) is one of the best things you can do!

We all get burnt out, uninspired, and mentally exhausted sometimes but we don’t always understand why.

Mindset journaling is a boss at revealing all of the reasons why we might be feeling this way.

So if you’ve felt less than excited about pursuing your goals lately, I hope these mindset journaling prompts and tips will get you pumped about what the future holds for you!Continue reading

7 Simple Ideas To Reset Your Life For A Calmer, More Productive, & Relaxing Week!

7 Simple Sunday Habits

The weekend comes and goes so quickly.

Before you know it, the Sunday scaries creep up and remind you of the long week ahead.

But what if there were some things you could do on Sunday that set you up for a more calm, relaxed, and organized week?

It’s totally possible if you follow these Sunday habits consistently.

You’ll feel less anxious and more in control of what is coming if you plan ahead.

I know from experience that these Sunday habit tips work for me and I hope they work well for you too!

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19 Healing Journaling Prompts for ADHD Women Processing Trauma & Heartache!

Healing Journal Prompts

Heartbreak and trauma are painful experiences that can leave you feeling numb on the inside. Because this trauma can leave us reeling,  it’s hard to know how to start healing after experiencing something so painful.

One way I’ve found helpful is with journaling. Journaling, especially prayer journaling, has gotten me through some really difficult periods in my life and I pray that it will do the same for you.

Journaling provides an outlet for your emotions, and it can offer mental clarity by helping you organize all the thoughts that are clouding your mind.

So today we are going to cover: 

• What a  healing journal is
• The benefits of a healing journal 
• How to start a healing journal 
• What to include in a healing journal
• And 15 healing journal prompts to get you started 

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9 Items to Keep in Your Purse for Anxious Moments When You Have ADHD!

Mini Calming Anti-Anxiety Toolbox  To Help Boost Your Mental Health On The Go!

1 Corinthians 7:32

“I want you to be free from anxieties.”

Oh man… we want this so badly, don’t we? To be free of anxiety and worry sounds amazing, doesn’t it?

But if I’m being honest, it also sounds elusive.

Like something that we might never have. With the news being at an unprecedented
level of stressfulness (yes I just made up a word), it’s hard to imagine that being free
from anxiety can be an actual “thing”.

I don’t want you to feel this way though.

You can fight and overcome anxiety.

Or at the very least you can reduce anxiety so much that it doesn’t rule your life and rob you of your joy.

The plan God has for your life will start to unfold before you once you stop letting fear and anxiety control you.

What you need is a kit of calming tools and strategies that you can turn to whenever anxiety starts to overcome you.

When you build this kit, you can use it to stop anxiety in its tracks (or greatly reduce it).

Arm yourself with these calming tools so you can have them at your disposal whenever you are in a stressful situation or you know you are able to go into an anxiety-inducing situation.

They will help you cope with whatever comes your way!

The beautiful thing about this mental health toolbox is that you can use this wherever you are…In the car, at work, on vacation, or at home.

And even your kids could use them if they suffer from mental health issues!

Or you could create one to give as a gift to someone you know who struggles with anxiety!

So let’s get started ya’ll!

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35 Comforting Grief Journaling Prompts When The Pain Comes in Waves!

35 Grief Journaling Prompts To Help You Overcome A Searing, Painful Loss

When you lose someone you love (either through death or a painful divorce or breakup) it feels like your world is ending.

You may feel as if you will never be okay again and even begin resenting other people who aren’t suffering like you are. 

How is it that other people can go on about life normally when yours is falling apart? 

When your heart has been shattered, you need to deploy every resource available to help you cope.

If you don’t, your grieving process will seem never-ending.

One way to release your emotions is through grief journaling.

No, it won’t take away your pain but journaling will help you process the excruciating thoughts, overwhelming fears, and uncertainties that are swirling around your head right now.

I truly pray that starting a grief journal will be a tool that will bring healing and hope to you during this difficult time. 

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