
Liv’s Lessons of 2020
Another year over, another year of lessons learned. Here’s my annual year in review. Bye bye 2020, we welcome you 2021! Continue reading Liv’s Lessons of 2020
Another year over, another year of lessons learned. Here’s my annual year in review. Bye bye 2020, we welcome you 2021! Continue reading Liv’s Lessons of 2020
Have you ever chosen a word to represent the upcoming year? This past year I designated the word ‘gratitude’ to bring me through 2020 and in this post I explain how that went for me. Let 2021 be the year to reflect, reset and recharge. Continue reading Gratitude, My Word for the Year… Ironically
Why did I unexpectedly stop writing on my blog in May? I closed a door on my 7 year identity of being a university student and lost a sense of who I was and where I was going next. Chapters may finish, doors may close, and seasons come to an end, but within that journey we constantly move forward, experiencing growth, and eventually figure out the “what’s next?” Continue reading My Blog is Back… Starting A New Chapter
Sitting at home and celebrating a virtual gradation ceremony was not at all what I expected for the Class of 2020. The pandemic has caused a major “plot twist” in the lives of many graduates, myself included. Read about how this unexpected obstacle has impacted graduates from multiple fields. Continue reading The Class of 2020: Unexpected Pandemic Plot Twist
Completing a master’s thesis was the most challenging yet rewarding experience I’ve had thus far in my life. I feel both proud and accomplished, but only a handful of people know that I actually wanted to drop out in my first semester, and every semester after that. In this post I open up about my three year journey toward completing a much anticipated academic milestone. Continue reading My Master’s Thesis Journey
Being stuck at home in isolation has increased my screen time by 28%! I catch myself scrolling through social media more mindlessly than ever. I decided it was time to set up social media rules to help decrease my screen time while at home during the pandemic. Find out the rules here! Continue reading Social Media Rules to Help Decrease Screen Time While at Home
Our daily lives have shifted drastically within the matter of a month. I went from being at a concert to beginning the lifestyle known as “social distancing.” Anxiety, frustration, and sadness are flowing higher these days, but connecting with those around me and practicing gratitude makes these unknown times a little less scary. Continue reading Adapting to Our Current Reality by Staying Together Through the Unknowns
“Stop comparing yourself to the person walking ahead of you or behind you. Walk your walk,” said Former First Lady Michelle Obama during a conversation with Oprah Winfrey in Brooklyn, NY this past February. This quote captivated me and struck a cord so deep inside that I was inspired to write this blog post. We can follow the paths of others, but you can still walk your own walk on that same path. Continue reading “Walk Your Walk…” A Lesson About Comparison Inspired By Michelle Obama
This same time last year I was writing a post about embracing my season of singleness and the lessons I learned along the way. After about six months of focusing on myself and practicing self-love, I met the man of my dreams. Embrace your season of singleness, focus on you, and your time to meet someone will come. Continue reading Self-Love Series: Embracing Being Single and Trusting That Your Time Will Come
Practice self-compassion and gratitude toward yourself. Stop letting the negative vibes ruin your ability to achieve optimum self-love this year. Continue reading Self-Love Series: Be Kind To Yourself