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How to Stop Procrastinating and Get Things Done

March 15, 2022 · In: Productivity, Self-Improvement

How to Stop Procrastinating and Get Things Done

You sit down at your computer, ready to have a productive day. Take that first sip of coffee, write down your daily to-dos, and time blocking your schedule for the day. You go through your day, just to realize at the end that you realize you still didn’t do those big tasks you meant to. ...

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How to Declutter Your Mind with Brain Dumping

February 1, 2022 · In: Productivity, Self-Improvement

How to Declutter Your Mind with Brain Dumping

Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed? Do you struggle with having a million thoughts swirling around your head at once, and they make it nearly impossible to focus on the task at hand? Do you desperately need a way to declutter your mind, so you can give your work and life your full ...

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How to Time Block Your Schedule for Better Productivity

January 4, 2022 · In: Productivity, Self-Improvement

How to Time Block Your Schedule for Better Productivity

Have you ever ended your workday wondering if you actually got anything accomplished? Do you find yourself jumping back and forth between tasks, starting and stopping so many times that you can’t think straight? Do you feel like you have no attention span and keep forgetting what you should ...

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How to Stop Overthinking and Start Doing

November 9, 2021 · In: Productivity, Self-Improvement

How to Stop Overthinking and Start Doing

Are you a big overthinker? Do you go to do something then wonder what people are going to think, how it’s going to go, and if you should even do it at all? Overthinking can stop you from doing the things you were called to do. As a business owner, it can be really detrimental. Here ...

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Best Tips for Planning Your Daily Schedule

October 26, 2021 · In: Productivity, Self-Improvement

The Best Tips for Planning Your Daily Schedule

Do you struggle with how you plan your daily schedule to maximize productivity and efficiency? Do you typically start your day with 100 tabs open, flipping back and forth between tasks trying to figure out what to work on first?  If so, you are not alone! As an entrepreneur, you ...

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How to Have Self-Discipline When You Feel Lazy

September 21, 2021 · In: Productivity, Self-Improvement

How to Have Self-Discipline When You Feel Lazy

You know you need to get to work. Your to-do list is staring you dead in the face, but quite frankly, you don’t feel like working. You are exhausted, and that new television show you’ve been binging is calling your name. Self-discipline is something that you’ve been struggling with, and ...

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My hobbies are very serious actually 😂🤍 #toddlerm My hobbies are very serious actually 😂🤍

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One of my favorite ways to make water a little les One of my favorite ways to make water a little less boring 🍋✨

This lemon ginger turmeric infused water is so refreshing and easy to make especially when I want something other than plain water.

What you’ll need:
🍋 10 lemon slices
🫚 3 one-inch pieces of fresh ginger
🧡 1 four-inch piece of fresh turmeric
🌶️ ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
🖤 ¼ tsp black pepper
💧 20 oz water

Add everything to a glass or pitcher, pour in the water, and let it infuse for 2–4 hours (or overnight for a stronger flavor).

Save this infused water recipe to try later! 🤍

#infusedwater #lemonwater #healthydrinks
Turns out becoming her looks a lot more like small Turns out becoming her looks a lot more like small, ordinary choices than one big transformation. 🤍

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I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts 😂🌱🤍 #s I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts 😂🌱🤍

#sprouts #groceryshopping #groceryhaul
Okay, I get why people become obsessed with runnin Okay, I get why people become obsessed with running 🏃🏻‍♀️🤍

#beginnerrunner #runningjourney #newrunner
New healthy find at Sprouts 👀🍦 I’ve been wanting New healthy find at Sprouts 👀🍦

I’ve been wanting to try @rivoproteinicecream, so I grabbed a couple flavors while I was at Sprouts! It’s a premium ice cream made with real ingredients + 12g of protein per serving. I picked up Honey Cinnamon and Vanilla Bean and can’t wait to taste test them.

Rivo is available at Sprouts nationwide, and you can get BOGO through my Aisle offer — link in bio! 🤍

Which flavor would you try first?

#ad #foundatsprouts #proteinicecream
Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink 🍉🥥 A simple su Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink 🍉🥥

A simple summer drink made with watermelon, coconut water, lemon, and a pinch of sea salt. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for hot days when you want something a little more fun than plain water.

I used @cocogoodsco organic coconut water for this and it turned out so good.

Recipe:
- 2 cups watermelon
- ½ cup coconut water
- juice from ½ lemon
- pinch of sea salt
-
 ice
Blend, pour over ice, and enjoy.
(You can strain it if you like) 

Save this for your next easy summer drink idea 🤍

#watermelonjuice #healthydrink #coconutwateraddict
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Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie 🍪

Gluten-free, dairy-free, and actually so good.

This is one of those easy recipes for when you want something sweet but don’t want to make a whole batch of cookies.

Ingredients:
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 3 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tsp ground flaxseed
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Chocolate chunks or chips
• Flaky sea salt, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until a thick dough forms.
3. Place on the baking sheet and gently flatten into a thick cookie shape.
4. Press extra chocolate on top.
5. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still soft.
6. Let it cool for a few minutes so it firms up.
7. Top with flaky sea salt if using.

Save this for the next time you want a healthier sweet treat 🤍

#chocolatechipcookie #easyhealthyrecipes #healthytreats
nap time aka trying to get as much done as possibl nap time aka trying to get as much done as possible ☕️ @javvycoffee 

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Peace really is the luxury. 🌊🤍 Peace really is the luxury. 🌊🤍
Target grocery staples for busy weeks 🎯 Because s Target grocery staples for busy weeks 🎯

Because sometimes we just need easy options on hand lol.

#targetfinds #targethaul #figpartner @foodisgoodco
As a mom to a 2-year-old, my meals definitely don’ As a mom to a 2-year-old, my meals definitely don’t always look like this lol.

But I do try to come back to anti-inflammatory focused meals when I can because I notice such a difference in how I feel — my energy, digestion, and overall mood.

Save this for realistic anti-inflammatory meal ideas 🤍

#wieiad #antiinflammatorydiet #whatieatinadayrealistic #fulldayofeats
Lately Target has been one of my favorite places t Lately Target has been one of my favorite places to find anti-inflammatory friendly and healthy snacks 🎯

#targetfinds #healthysnacks #targethaul #figpartner

@foodisgoodco @target @barnana @sietefoods @larabar @solelyfruit
A simple snack plate I’ve been making on repeat. C A simple snack plate I’ve been making on repeat. CAVA hummus, every body eat chia crackers, carrots, apples, Super Seedz pumpkin seeds, blueberries. 

Simple ingredients, feels good to eat. 

Save this for your next snack. 

#healthysnackideas #snackplate #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorydiet #figpartner 

@foodisgoodco @cava @everybody_eating @superseedzofficial
Which of these do you actually do? Be honest. No Which of these do you actually do? Be honest.

No one talks about what self-care actually looks like as a SAHM + content creator. This is what helps me stay consistent with my wellness (and honestly, my sanity).

You don’t need hours. Just small moments that support your energy.

#momwellness #realisticselfcare #antiinflammatorylifestyle #momcontentcreator #nervoussystemregulation
healthy frozen foods at Whole Foods 💚 I checked o healthy frozen foods at Whole Foods 💚

I checked one of the veggie burgers in the fig app because freezer foods are one of those categories where I like to look a little closer at the ingredients.

save this for your next Whole Foods freezer run 🛒

#wholefoodsfinds #frozenfoods #figpartner 

@foodisgoodco @blendtopia @pitayafoods @amylufoods @actualveggies @jesseandbens @alecsicecream
Save this for easy anti-inflammatory breakfast ide Save this for easy anti-inflammatory breakfast ideas 🤍
better-for-you sweet treats I found at Whole Foods better-for-you sweet treats I found at Whole Foods 🍫

which one would you try?

#wholefoodsfinds #healthysweets #figpartner 

@foodisgoodco @honeymamas @simplemills @hukitchen @eatsmashfoods @emmysorganics @middaysquares @solelyfruit @alecsicecream

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