Five years have gone by since publishing my first post. I took a moment to reflect on where I was then and where I am now. A lot can happen in five years and I am grateful for the growth as I continue to trust my journey. Continue reading 5 Year Blog-iversary
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
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
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
Open up and let someone know that you’re struggling, because when you do, you find out they’ve got their own struggles too. This is my personal story about a friend whose ease and honesty while discussing mental health changed my own will and openness to share my personal story. Continue reading The Conversation That Inspired Me to Open Up About Mental Health
As always, my lessons of the year in review. Practice self-compassion, gratitude, and positive well-being for this new year! Peace out 2019, hello 2020! New decade who dis? Continue reading Liv’s Lessons Learned In 2019
Life gets overwhelming at times, and we allow stressors to build up until we hit a breaking point. It is okay to take a break from the task that is affecting our emotional well-being, in fact it is necessary. Learn about the value in taking a mental and physical break and how it can prepare you with the opportunity to refocus, recompose and continue forward. Continue reading Stop Overwhelming Yourself, You’re Allowed To Take A Break
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