Experiences, Goals

Why Collecting Experiences Beats Collecting Things

Research shows collecting Experiences provides more lasting happiness than collecting material things. We adapt to new things quickly and the excitement fades. But Experiences become apart of who we are and give us stories to share for years to come. With pictures and memories that can last a lifetime! Why experiences win: Anticipation is free… Continue reading Why Collecting Experiences Beats Collecting Things

Snippets

Is your life today what you pictured a year ago?

This time last year, I was serving part time planning to explore other career options - maybe go all in on real estate or do something completely new like social media marketing for small businesses. I was considering it all, even going back to school. For the past few years, my biggest hurdle was finding… Continue reading Is your life today what you pictured a year ago?

Experiences

How to Plan New Experiences with Your Partner

Want to grow closer with your partner?! Stop talking about "someday" adventures and schedule them in! The gap between wanting and doing can definitely dull the excitement if you don't have a proper system in place. Below is a little checklist to make sure you're getting in your dates and adventures: Couple's Experience System: Monthly… Continue reading How to Plan New Experiences with Your Partner

Experiences, Getting Started, Goals

Transform Your Resolutions with New Experiences

Tired of breaking New Year's resolutions by February? Switch from "lose 20 pounds" to "try 6 new hiking trails." This simple shift changes everything. Traditional resolutions focus on what you want to change about yourself. Experience-based goals focus on what you want to explore in life. Why experience goals work better: They're memorable – You'll… Continue reading Transform Your Resolutions with New Experiences

Lifestyle, Productivity, Technology

Capture Your Aha Moments: The Dual Notebook System

Your best insights are worthless if you forget them by Tuesday. Keep a paper AND digital notebook, and watch how quickly your life improves. As a student of life, I've learned that brilliant ideas and necessary fixes hit at random moments. The dual notebook system ensures nothing gets lost. Your Simple Setup: Paper notebook: Keep… Continue reading Capture Your Aha Moments: The Dual Notebook System

Lifestyle, Mental Health, Movement

Sync Your Wellness: Use the Sun to Move and the Moon to Feel

Our energy shifts with nature, so why wouldn't our wellness routine?! Here's a fun concept: the sun guides movement and the moon guides emotional work. I started to sync physical activity with daylight patterns and shadow work with lunar cycles. It's really transformed how I show up for myself. Sun-Based Movement: Summer: Long runs, outdoor… Continue reading Sync Your Wellness: Use the Sun to Move and the Moon to Feel