Take A Step Back

Grab a pen and journal and get ready for some self reflection! This episode is all about fall, the changing of the seasons, and how we can use this time to self reflect, begin new habits, and prep for the upcoming months!

( There may be some background noise in this episode because I recorded it in my room instead of the studio. Sorry guys! ) 

Weekly Quote:
 “Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it"
- Brené Brown

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Im in one of those phases where my brain is just all over the place. Im thinking of numerous things at once and nothing is sorted out. Nothing makes sense and I feel overwhelmed. I wish I could say that I have perfected these three tips but in all honesty, I haven't. It's easier said than done to have well thought out coping mechanisms for stress, but that doesn't mean we should give up and stop trying! These are my top 3 tips for returning to a calmer state of mind.

WEEKLY QUOTE:
"It's not about the number of hours you practice, its about the number of hours your mind is present during the practice"
- Kobe Bryant 

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It's time for some back to school advice! I talk about popularity, being yourself, and share the advice that I wish I could go back in time and give my younger self.  Enjoy:)

WEEKLY QUOTE:
 "You only live once but if you do it right, once is enough"
- Mae West

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In this episode I talk about how to get through life's lows faster. It can be easy for these lows to prolong longer than they need to. Its easy to get caught up in negativity and a depressive state. Today I talk about allowing yourself to rest, not feeling guilty, being vulnerable with your emotions, and ultimately how to speed up this process of learning and problem solving during yours lows.

For more info on this topic you can checkout:
Season 1 Episode 36:  "navigating the lows/ staying still & thinking bigger picture"

Enjoy:)

WEEKLY QUOTE:
"Your ability to adapt to failure, and navigate your way out of it, absolutely 100 percent makes you who you are."
- Viola Davis

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School is starting back up again and summer will soon be coming to an end. I wanted to take the time in this episode to talk about my summer takeaways and what Ive learned over the past few months. I also have a little *mini* life update in the beginning where I talk about my past week. Enjoy :)

WEEKLY QUOTE: 
“You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe.” - Oprah Winfrey 

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From the comfort of a condo rooftop in Québec City, me and my sister Lucy answer each others questions! We sat down and placed a TON of questions onto a digital spinner and decided to answer them at random with little to no preparation. We talk about attention seeking, the new school year, offer each other sibling advice, and so much more! Get ready for a windy, car sound filled episode! 

WEEKLY QUOTE:
" Don't wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get you've got to make yourself" - Alice Walker

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wow..It's been a LONG week/weekend. I just got back from vacation and the 9 hour car ride really did a number on me. I hate feeling sleep deprived and when I get tired/burnt out I always find it hard to relax and take it easy. So in honor of me having a hard time relaxing, I figured we should take a moment to invest in ourselves and remind ourselves that we deserve self love and attention. In this episode, I talk about 5 different ways we can invest in our mental and physical well-being. Enjoy!


WEEKLY QUOTE:
“You are the designer of your destiny; you are the author of your story.”
― Lisa Nichols

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This episode has been a long time coming. Ive briefly mentioned in previous episodes that I graduated high school early.. but Ive never really talked in depth about my experience or explained what "doubling up" even means. It was this time last year when I sat down with my counselor and officially changed my schedule to become a senior and double up in classes. In honor of last year, I thought now was the perfect time to explain a few things.... In this episode, Im going to be talking all about graduating early. Ill be sharing my tips on what steps you can take to graduate early ( if this is something you are interested in), share and de-bunk some misconceptions, and also talk about the Pro's and Con's of graduating high school in three years. Last but not least, Im going to share my overall experience with being in school and the few mindset shifts Ive had. Also, It's important to note that every state has different rules and requirements for graduation. There are also different factors ( credits, what classes you have/ have not took, grades etc..) that determine if you can graduate early. Anyways, this episode is all about my high school experience and graduating in 3 years. Enjoy <3 

WEEKLY QUOTE:
"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them."
Albert Einstein

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With my own vacation coming up in just a few days, I figured that now was the best time to share all of my vacation hacks and tips. Whether its day trips, weekend trips, or long extravagant vacations. The advice in this episode is applicable to all. I talk about different challenges Ive faced on vacation and how to overcome them, things that you may forget to pack but are honestly life savers, and most importantly, how to enjoy yourself and make the most of your vacation. This episode is a contemplation of everything that you MUST KNOW before your next vacation. Enjoy!

WEEKLY QUOTE: 
"You are responsible for the energy that you create for yourself, and you're responsible for the energy that you bring to others." - Oprah Winfrey 

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Lately, I have realized how often I'm being interrupted and distracted by the notifications on my phone.  It's starting to bug me. It's funny because I used to really like getting notifications. It made me feel popular and liked. But now, Im starting to feel like notifications are constantly disturbing my train of thought. I did some research on this topic and came across a TED Talk. The information I found shocked me. Maybe Do Not Disturb should be apart of my daily life? This episode is about my personal experience regarding my phone and notifications and options we have to take control of our focus.

WEEKLY QUOTE:
"Apps or media who make money on advertising are never satisfied with 'enough' of your attention. They will always fight for more."
-Tristan Harris

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