Essays
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I’m not sure what the weather is like where you are, but in Chicago, we are right in the middle of spring (except for the fact that it’s supposed to snow tomorrow?!), and I cannot get enough of the season. I laughed at myself the other day when I realized my camera roll is completely filled with pictures of flowers blooming and…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…
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As one of the items on my 21 in 2021 List, I’ve committed to writing a quick recap each month to try and remember all the things that happen (the big, the small, the funny, the serious, etc.) over the span of a few weeks. This is my third recap this year (you can read previous ones here) and, so far, I’m…
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I turned 27 yesterday! I’m not sure if anyone else with a birthday in March or April feels this way, but it feels kinda strange to be celebrating another birthday within the pandemic. Things are definitely different than April of last year (for example, I’m currently writing this while enjoying the ambiance of a restaurant, which I wasn’t able to…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…
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It’s the last Monday of the month, which means it’s time for the second installment of the Lighter & Brighter series! The Lighter & Brighter Series is like a monthly book club… but sans books and focused on making everyday parts of life more enjoyable. Every other month, a new topic is introduced with some ideas on how to make said topic more…
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Happy Monday! And for all who are celebrating, wishing you a very Happy Passover and happy early Easter! It’s also a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to…
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Did you know that March is National Reading Month? I love that there’s a whole month dedicated to motivating and encouraging people of all ages to read every day. I love reading and all the immediate and long-lasting benefits it offers like the ability to learn new things, increase your empathy, gain exposure to new viewpoints and different vocabularies, and decreased…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week and time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a moment…
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This Wednesday is one of my favorite holidays: St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patrick’s Day may seem like a trivial holiday to some, but in my family, March 17th has always been a big deal. Growing up, my mom was famous for her St. Patrick’s Day holiday breakfast, which included green toast, green Gatorade, Lucky Charms cereal and more. It was quite different from…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week and time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a moment…
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