β’ Went on a sunrise run with my best friend this morning πππΌββοΈ We went to the cutest coffee shop for breakfast and iced coffees after. Then took a walk around town & read at the park before work. π«ΆπΌ It was such a great way to start the day, sometimes mornings can be hard,... Continue Reading →
~effort~
β’ "It's not about perfect. It's about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day, that's where transformation happens. That's how change occurs." ~ Jillian Michaels β’ The process of growth isn't always pretty. I'm still learning that doing something new takes time & won't be perfect. You'll have bad training days or... Continue Reading →
~grow~
β’ "I'm terrified that I might never have met me." ~ Noah Kahan β’ My favorite artist right now is Noah Kahan, his lyrics speak volumes & resonate with me. This is a quote from his song "Growing sideways" which my friend played for me. It made me think about the ~almosts~ & ~nevers~ in... Continue Reading →
~anxiety ~
β’ "I am telling you, anxiety is always feeling like something is out of place, and when you can't find what it is, you start to think it's you." ~ Rachel H. ππ€ β’ Feeling like something is always a little off can be the most aggravating thing. It starts to pick at you until... Continue Reading →
~recipe~
β’ Grilled Chicken & Veggie Summer Salad! π₯ β’ Mixed lettuce base. Top with grilled chicken, almonds, onion, cucumber, snap peas, baby carrots, & blue cheese dressing. β’ A healthy, refreshing, & nutritious summer salad. Filled with protein from grilled chicken & almonds. Lots of greens with the veggies. And some calcium in the blue... Continue Reading →
~Timothy 4:12~
β’ "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young. But set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity." ~ Timothy 4:12 ποΈπ«ΆπΌ β’ It's easy to let the judgment of other people impact us so much that we begin to think it's true.... Continue Reading →
~reading~
β’ "Don't forget - No one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell." ~ Charles de lint π β’ I've always loved to read & write. But life has been so busy with work & training, that I haven't had the... Continue Reading →
~butterflies~
β’ Two butterflies crossed my path during a hike & as cheesy as it sounds, it felt like they were there for a reason. So I looked up the spiritual meaning of butterflies. Many believe that when a butterfly visits you, it's a symbol of growth & positivity. π¦π«ΆπΌ β’ I believe this to be... Continue Reading →
~coffee~
βI love coffee & teaβ‘ Iced & hot, & many different kinds π BUT here is an important reminder that its not healthy to use drinks like coffee to "feel full". Having real & nutritious food when your body tells you you're hungry is healthy. βWhen I was struggling more, I would have water or... Continue Reading →
~Proverbs 4:23~
π "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23 π I've been thinking about this verse a lot lately. Sometimes I feel like I'm not good enough or I feel lost whether it's career goals, running/training, or friendships. And I become afraid to talk to God.π It's comforting... Continue Reading →