FIVE THINGS | 2017

Hello there lovelies! I hope you all rang in the new year spending time doing something you love and affirming all of the progress you made in 2016. There's so much hype over what you should be doing in the new year, which can be very overwhelming. The stress of starting anew can be taxing, but I'm here to tell you that while the year is definitely new, we need time to make change and establish new habits in our life. So, if you are already feeling anxious about the new year/new you hoopla... know that change doesn't happen overnight. Give yourself a healthy amount of time to make change or progress. Remember, slow and steady always wins the race.

While I'm always excited about the new year as well, I like to take time to recap the past year and get focused and centered. Over the past few weeks I've been taking time to really connect with myself, family, and God to figure out how I want to move through 2017.  I'm so excited about what I've discovered thus far, and I can't wait to apply what I now know! This year will be dedicated to being more aligned spiritually and professionally, as well as being more passionate, patient and persistent with the things I love!

Below are 5 things I'm doing in 2017 and sources I love!

1. Less is more
(I watched this documentary and felt forever changed).

2. Disconnect
(Social media is a time thief...I refuse to be robbed of precious time in 2017. More on that HERE)

3. Join a study group
(Needing to connect more with other God chicks to stay focused. I love THIS group & site)

4. Meditate | Relax 
(THIS app has been my new best friend)

5. Listen
(I love podcast that help me grow spiritually and professionally... Both HIM & HER inspire me)

Unlock Your Soul!

Photos taken in Tuscany (San Gimignano)

Hey there lovelies! Myyyyyyyy goodness...what a year! I probably say that at the end of every year that goes by, but this year challenged me on so many levels personally, professionally, and spiritually. I know I've grown in several areas this year, however I backslid in others. Such is life, right? We can't be too hard on ourselves though, because life is too short for that. 

Photo take in Venice, Italy

For me, 2016 was the year of balance. Balancing my family life as a mother and wife. Balancing my time between two businesses. Balancing my self-care time. And balancing my social life. Through it all I managed to stay sane (sometimes) by taking the time to pray, quiet my mind, and continuously thanking God for this hectic, yet fulfilling life. But, as the year comes to an end, I've found myself like others, thinking of what I want to accomplish, focus on, do and be in 2017. Yes, I said "be" because we all have the opportunity to reinvent the wheel of who we are and what we do with our life at any time. 

So, as I reflect on the things in 2016 that led me to growth and unlocked my soul, I'll be manifesting ways to do more of that in 2017! 

Happy Holidays & I'll see you all in the New Year! Blessings for 2017!!!!