Summer is flying by! In today's episode I wanted to share my bucket list on how I plan to make the most of the rest of summer 2023, it is my hope that you take this list and elaborate on it and run with it to make your own bucket list of everything you want to do. I know it's hot out there, but pretty soon summer will be gone, so go make some memories that you can take with you! I know it's hot out there so stay safe and most importantly, HAVE FUN!

I am officially in my late 20s and it is terrifying and thrilling all at the same time. I feel simultaniously like a little kid and an adult, what a time to be alive. As I reflect on my last 26 years of life I wanted to share with you some of the best advise I have recieved and some hard won pearls of wisdom. Here's to being another year older!

Well I will be another year older next week and every year I love to look back and reflect on how far I have come and everything I have learned in all my years of life. Now that I am officially in my late 20's I am feeling a little older and wiser so I wanted to share with you my best life advise I have learned so far. A lot of these lessons were hard learned so I hope they help you on your journey.

Do you ever get home from a trip and feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? If so, this episode is for you. I love traveling but it's hard to come back to the real world afterwards. In today's episode I am sharing my tips on how I make the trasition back into regualr life as simple as possible so I can jump back into my routines without missing a beat.

In today's episode I discuss:

• Cleaning your entire house, sure some dust or dog hair might accumulate while you're gone but there's nothing like coming home to no dishes or clutter and a bed with clean sheets
• Doing all of your laundry, you're going to have a bit of laundry to do when you come back, don't add to your stress by leaving dirty clothes in your hamper before you leave
• Pay any bills that will be due while you're gone, coming home to late fees wouldn't be a pleasant surprise.
• Clean out your refrigerater and take out the trash, no one wants to be welcomed home by funky odors
• Mow your grass and water your plants to avoid returning to a forest in your yard or a plant graveyard in your home

Hope these tips make your transition back home a little easier after your next trip!

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Being high maintenance to be low mainenance is all about simplifying your life. It's about investing a little more time, effort and money up front to streamline your routines by doing things once a week or monthly instead of daily. If you want to wake up feeling beautiful and being able to just walk out the door looking put together then this episode is for you.

• Eyelash lift and tint so you wake up with gorgeous lashes, no mascara required
• Getting facials or having a good skin care routine, as someone who doesn't like to wear make up having clear skin makes me feel my best
• Spray tanning or using self tanner so you feel more confident in your skin and have the appearance of wearing foundation 
• Styling your hair the night before and sleeping in a protective hairstyle or heatless curls
• Laser hair removal, because shaving for the rest of your life is overrated
• Honorable mention: botox and having a curated wardrobe of high quality, stylish yet timeless pieces.

If there's anything I can do to simplify my morning routine I am in. I love my high maintenance to be low maintenance routine and I look forward to adding more high maintenance habits to my life that make my day-to-day life that much easier.

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This month marks 5 years since I graduated from college and I have been reflecting on my 5 years as a grown up and wanted to share with you some skills I have learned that have come in handy. Adulting is hard, but developing these skills will make it a little easier.

In this episode I discuss: 

• Basic home maintenance and improvement- I am not saying you need to be able to do a whole bathroom reno but you should learn the basics like plunging a toilet or being able to hang a picture straight.
• Cleaning- You can ruin so many things not knowing how to clean properly, so familiarize yourself with what cleaners are safe for what surfaces or how to get stains out of laundry or what dishes are dishwasher safe.
• Organization and time management- This is huge for adults. Get a planner to keep up with things, find a system that works for organizing your home and stay on top of stuff.
• Communication and critical thinking skills- Learn how to form your own opinions, find reliable sources of information and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Problem solving skills- A lot of adulting is just putting out little fires. Being able to read street signs if your lost, coming up with creative ways to keep your kids entertained, getting scrappy with money or being able to create  meal out of seemingly nothing.

If you enjoyed this episode make sure to go back and listen to last weeks episode for part 1 of this mini-series. Good luck to all the new adults out there or the adults just struggling to figure it out, I hope this was helpful.

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Did you know most scientists believe that the brain doesn't fully develop until the age of 25? Well as an almost 26 year old I thought I would give you some advise on being an adult. I have learned a lot in my 5 years of adulting so I wanted to share with you some skills that have become invaluable so you can start developing them.

In today's episode I discuss:

1. Being able to create a budget and stick to it. if you need help figuring out how to create a budget check out Episode 43 to hear my exact strategy for how I budget my money.
2. Knowing how to use a credit card, there are so many rewards credit cards out there to choose from. You're spending the money anyway, might as well get cash back or travel points for it.
3. Have 8-10 meals that you know how to make without having to look at a recipe. As an adult you need to be able to feed yourself something more than ramen so having basic cooking skills is crucial.
4. Know how to grocery shop efficiently. Learn what your staple items are and start creating a back stock when things are on sale. Compare prices, plan around sales and stock up when you can.
5. Know how to store food properly. if you struggle with using fresh produce up before it goes bad learn what veggies you can freeze or buy canned. Know what meals you can make and throw in the freezer for when you don't feel like cooking.

If you haven't already make sure you go back and listen to last weeks episode all about the things I wish someone had told me about adulting before I entered the real world. And don't forget to tune in next week for part 2 of this mini-series!

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5 years ago this month I graduated from college and entered the real world. And according to scientists my brain is now fully developed so I feel like that qualifies me to give you some tips on how to be a successful adult. These life lessons were hard won so don't feel bad if you're still figuring out this whole adulting thing because I am too. I by no means have it all figured out, but I hope this episode helps you avoid some of the mistakes I made.

Also congratulations to anyone that might be preparing to graduate and enter the real world this month, it can be hard at times but it's such a beautiful chapter of your life so most importantly I hope you enjoy this terrifyingly wonderful time.

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I am sure you've all seen the "That Girl" trend on social media, it's been going around for a while and I am here for it! That Girl isn't one girl, you are already That Girl, it's simply about cultivating a lifestyle that allows you to show up as the best version of you! However, if you're anything like me you've probably drawn a lot of inspiration from the social media trend so I wanted to break down the habits of "That Girl" so that you can meet yourself where you're at and start cultivating a healthy lifestyle TODAY!

In this episode I discuss:

1. Journaling- My therapist is the one who first recommended i start journaling and it has changed my life. There are so many mental health benefits that come with a daily journal practice but start today by simply writing down one thing you're grateful for.
2. Keeping a tidy space- Your home should be a place that makes you feel safe, comfortable and relaxed not a place that contributes to your overwhelm, spend 15 minutes this evening tiding up a problem area.
3. Goal setting- "That Girl" doesn't wait for her dreams to come true, she goes out and makes them her reality. If you don't already have a goal in mind start today by setting one. Then create a habit of devoting a few minutes a day to moving the needle towards that goal.

I did an episode almost a year ago on how to become "That Girl" you can listen to that here. I also want to encourage you to listen to last week's episode for part one of this mini-series all about "That Girl" habits. 

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I am sure you've all seen the "That Girl" trend on social media, it's been going around for a while and I am here for it! That Girl isn't one girl, you are already That Girl, it's simply about cultivating a lifestyle that allows you to show up as the best version of you! However, if you're anything like me you've probably drawn a lot of inspiration from the social media trend so I wanted to break down the habits of "That Girl" so that you can meet yourself where you're at and start cultivating a healthy lifestyle TODAY!

In this episode I discuss:

1. Eating healthy- if you're not already drinking the daily recommended amount of water don't worry about adding greens powders or supplements, start small.
2. Exercise- "That Girl" is often portrayed as a fitness influencer on social media, but if you're not already working out simply start with walking and just focus on building the habit of moving daily.
3. Morning/Evening routine- scrolling through TikTok makes it seem like every "That Girl" routine consists of a 57 step skin care routine, an hour of meditation or some other elaborate self-care practice. Don't complicate it, but carve out at least 5 minutes for you as a part of your morning or evening routine.

I did an episode almost a year ago on how to become "That Girl" you can listen to it here. I also want to encourage you to listen to last week's episode all about why your healthy habits are not sticking, if you need some help in implementing these habits. Make sure to come back next week for part two!

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