Let’s be real — does anyone really enjoy watching the sun set at 4:30 pm? I didn’t think so.

Unless you’re a night owl, the shorter days during winter paired with the fading sunlight can really have an impact on your life. I tend to slow down, be less productive, and overall — I just feel less energized.

This year, I started implementing a few things into my day-to-day life to help myself cope with the cold and dreary nights.

So, if you’re looking for a checklist of easy things to do that will help you deal with less sunlight and shorter days, here you go.

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It’s no secret that we all go through peaks and valleys in life, but what do you do when you get stuck in the dip?

I’ve spent the past decade looking for the answer, and today, I’m sharing what I’ve learned with you.

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You know how people tell you to stop and smell the roses? I was never that person.

We live in a fast-paced society that rewards the “hustle” you put out. I spent the majority of my life operating on this mentality. Rushing to finish high school to rush to finish college to rush to get a job.

And for a while, that worked for me. I felt happy and content with the life I had built, so I never thought I needed to “stop and smell the roses.” It almost seemed ridiculous - like an excuse people used to justify not working hard enough or for long enough.

I think a lot of us fall into this. We begin to tie our life’s value to the amount of work we do. The number of achievements we have, the amount of money we make. You get it.

It wasn’t until I burned myself out that I realized the power in smelling pretty flowers, and by that time, it was practically too late.

That's when I decided to be more intentional with my time, even if was just for a few minutes while making my morning coffee.

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We all have a tendency to look at the start of a new month as a chance to start fresh. It doesn’t matter if you didn’t go to the gym last month, it’s a new month (right?!)

The idea of fresh starts and new chances is something that actually has the power to change the way we feel about our situations. People are more likely to change their lives if there’s a set start date (like November 1st of this month, or even New Year’s Day.)

There is something to the idea of a fresh start that gets us excited, but what do we do with it so that excitement isn’t wasted?

One of the best tips I can give you to really start off any month on the right foot is to do a monthly reset routine.

Never heard of it before? No worries - I’ve gotcha. Let’s jump right into it.

There are three components to a monthly reset routine, and other than that, the rest is really up to you. These three pillars are as follows:

Today, I’ll take you more in-depth into each of these pillars, and by the end of this post, you’ll know exactly what you need to do to secure your fresh start.

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I’ve tried quite a few productivity tools, tips, and tricks over the past few years. All of them have their own perks, so I often find myself incorporating different tools into my daily routine.

But, there’s one productivity tool that really stands out to me. I’ve used it consistently for the past five years, and I know I have it to thank when it comes to being able to balance everything going on in my life.

Just before I started college, I started looking for ways to keep track of my soon-to-be busy schedule. I had upcoming meetings, classes to attend, and projects to complete - it all felt pretty overwhelming.

So, I began my search for the perfect productivity tool that would help me do the following things:

Enter time blocking. The magical calendar management system lets me achieve all of the above-mentioned goals with ease.

If you’ve never heard of it before, you’re welcome - it’s about to change how you view your life. Today, I’ll walk you through what time blocking is and how you can use it too.

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I spend a lot of time on my phone, and honestly, I've been trying to "break up with my phone" for a while now. I've tried everything from putting my phone in another room to setting up custom DND functions - but nothing really stuck. This month, I discovered something that helped me break my phone addiction, and today, I'm sharing it with you. 

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It’s back to school season - I hope you’re all having a good time so far! When I was in college, I really struggled with balancing my time, so I thought I’d share some tips that I used to make life feel a bit more manageable. Today, I’ll walk you through a few tips that I still use to this day, and I hope you’ll find them helpful! :)

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I love waking up early, but I wasn't always like that. Mornings used to be something I would go through on autopilot, but honestly, I always wanted to be a morning person. So, I researched and tried out a few habits that other morning people tend to do - and it actually worked. Today, I'm sharing four things you can start doing to become a morning person, I hope you enjoy it. :)

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I spent the past few weeks reflecting on which habits have made the biggest difference in my life. I ended up with 5 life-changing habits that I wish I had started earlier. Hopefully, this episode will inspire you to introduce new habits in your life that will have a positive impact. 

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Today, I sit down to talk to you about my college experience - everything from choosing a degree to figuring out what I really wanted for myself. So, whether you’re about to go to college or maybe you’re already there, I hope that sharing my experience helps even a little bit!

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