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Trying to find a balance between stretching & push

Trying to find a balance between stretching & pushing myself to newer & newer heights & slowing down, surrendering & letting go!⠀
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First, a little #BTS —⠀
What got me here won’t get me there - I first paid close attention to this phrase while watching one of Rich Litvin’s videos in August. ⠀
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While I do understand its meaning I wasn’t at that time able to make sense of how that applied to me? ⠀
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See what I mean when I keep referring to intellectually knowing something but the inability to internalize & live it!? I am NO exception, we are all a #workinprogress in our own ways! ⠀ Between the time I asked myself that Q & December, I came across several circumstances that kinda revealed to me how exactly & in what ways that phrase applied to me/my life. ⠀
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A result of one of those revelations was —⠀
The 1st bit above, I got that in the bag, in fact, I’ve come to become a pro at it, it's how I’ve done all that I’ve & gotten to where I am today, pushing past all the boundaries & overcoming all the hurdles that came my way, all along. ⠀
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And suddenly, BOOM, Rich's phrase...⠀
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The 2nd bit above, I need to slow down, surrender, & let go - a staggering realization that I had in the second half of 2020. ⠀
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While I do great with letting go when it comes to certain aspects (also what has helped me be who I’m today & get me here), I’m also the worst at it when it comes to certain other aspects (which is exactly what won't help me with who I want to be & what will get in the way of where I want to go). ⠀
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And the only way to let go is to surrender, for someone who is all about taking things into my own hands & making things happen, the act of surrendering (spiritually speaking) at all times is certainly a challenge of a lifetime that I've now taken on. Though I do believe in divine timing & trust that everything happens for a reason, it is hard to come to terms with the very thing at all times.⠀
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Hence my mantra for the year! ⠀
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Mind you, my version of slowing down is quite different from most, more on the blog along with why slow down to speed up?⠀
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📸 from 5 years ago, swipe for a blurb on the significance of '108' from that blogpost of mine. TIMING! 👉🏾

#couplegoals not talking about couple goals but ab

#couplegoals not talking about couple goals but about goal-setting couples, see what I did there!? Couples who set (and accomplish) goals together grow (old) together! 👵🏼 🧓🏼⠀
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My hubby & I setting goals together is one of my most favorite ingredients of our relationship secret.⠀
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💑🏽 A secret ingredient if you will! ⠀
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What once started as only setting travel-related goals together (a decade ago) has now evolved into us both thoroughly auditing the previous year(s) and coming up with not just better goals year after year but also a better vision (and mission) across all aspects of our lives. ⠀
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Setting & achieving goals as a couple has certainly brought us closer & closer allowing us to go through different seasons of life & grow & evolve together. ⠀
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🗻 It's made way for us to deeply understand what truly matters to the other as well as oneself - sharing our hopes & wishes, talking through our fears & struggles, & laughing at our silliest imaginations, & daring to dream our wildest dreams! ⠀
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We —⠀
⚡Challenge, encourage, inspire & support each other ⠀
⚡Call each other out on our limiting beliefs aka BS ⠀
⚡Push each other outside our comfort zones ⠀
⚡Appreciate the differences & use those to our advantage ⠀
⚡Show up for each other & support one other ⠀
⚡Share each other's mistakes & insights ⠀
⚡Learn from each other, teach/mentor/coach one another ⠀
⚡Don't drain energy but enliven & recharge each other ⚡Sync up & review progress as needed - daily/weekly/quarterly/yearly ⠀
⚡Reflect & celebrate successes & failures together ⠀
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🔥We are each other's safe space & dumping ground, & there isn't any judgment. When one of us slips the other is always there to keep a check, a prompt reminder - an in-house accountability partner. ⠀
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💝We dream together & intentionally design & co-create our present and future, and have built/building a life that we both love.⠀
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⚓ But none of it happened overnight, it's years of 'labor of love'! #evolvingtogether⠀
🔩 Do we both slip up from time to time? You bet! #workinprogress⠀
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Your turn 👉🏾 Do you & your partner set goals together? If yes, then would love to know what you do? If not, then this year is as good as any to start.

5 HUGE MISTAKES you are making as you set those go

5 HUGE MISTAKES you are making as you set those goals! ❌ ⠀
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Studies show that only 3% of people set goals. If you are one to set goals then you are already ahead of the game, I'm so dang proud of you! ⠀
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Science also indicates that only 8% of those who set goals actually achieve them. ⠀
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Why's that? ⠀
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❌ MISTAKE 1: DON'T make resolutions & mistake them for GOALS, they are both very different. How many of those resolutions do you even remember at the end of January? Yep, I thought so. ⠀
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❌ MISTAKE 2: You are all about WORK related goals. I get it, you are ambitious, want to excel at work, get that next promotion, eyeing the next big salary hike. BUT, you are doing all that at the cost of neglecting the other 8-10 aspects of your life. Result - feel guilty, regret, and/or burnout. ⠀
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❌ MISTAKE 3: Setting too MANY goals. In your enthusiasm, you want to go from 0 to 100. While I love that zeal setting too many goals only leads to disappointment as no one can ever invest enough time/energy into a dozen different goals all at once. Set a few RELEVANT goals, no more than 3-5, get laser-focused about them.⠀
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❌ MISTAKE 4: Not being SPECIFIC about your goals. Sure, 'losing weight' is on many people's list, but is that cuz everyone else is 'skinny' or you were several years ago, or is it for your own health? What's your WHY? truest desire? motivation? POA? timeline? Losing weight & being fit are 2 completely different goals! ⠀
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❌ MISTAKE 5: NOT investing in yourself! Do you save up/have a budget for your travels, kids' education, dream home, but no budget to invest in your own growth? See what's WRONG with that equation? Enroll in that certification, get a life coach, evolve so hard that you'll be shocked at how many goals you knock out of the park! ⠀
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So don't just dream it, but be it, do it, make it happen 💥 If you don't know how to get started or want to level up your game, book a complimentary coaching session with me. ⠀
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✅ Testimonials, go read what my coaching clients say about how working with me has helped transform their lives, one baby step at a time. Now get started by reading the ultimate guide to setting & achieving your goals, on the blog.

Start 'em young! You know that I am a podcast ju

Start 'em young! You know that I am a podcast junkie & looks like my little one is soon going to beat me at it 🎧 [ Ad ] We discovered @PinnaAudio during our holiday break and it's been such a great audio streaming service with some of our favorite podcasts (and more) curated for kids 3-12. ⠀
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Podcasts spark the imagination, build listening skills, and gets kids actively interacting, participating, and moving.⠀
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✅ From science and fantasy to game shows and mysteries, Pinna has hundreds of hours of safe, age-appropriate audio content to get kids giggling, guessing, puzzling, and participating — a great companion for my little one (and us parents) at-home or as we hit the roads. Headphones on when mama and dada need some quiet time to get work done, headphones off when we want to join in on the fun!⠀
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⚡️ But don't take my word for it, go to pinna.fm and start your free trial today!⠀
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⚡️ Currently loving on Pinna - Daytime Explorers, Relax and Be Happy: Mindfulness for Children (and parents alike), 5 for 5 Trivia, Don't Break the Rules, Julie's Library, Alice Waters and the Trip to Delicious. ⠀
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⚡️ Currently listening to the most important debate of all-time - team pizza or team taco on Smash Boom Best. Who do you think is gonna win?⠀ 💥 P.S. I also have a round-up of 30+ best kids podcasts on the blog, head over there now! ⠀
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#PinnaAudio #PinnaKids #IC #momsofinstagram #workfromhomewithkids #workfromhomelife #kidsactivity #kidsactivitiesathome #streamingservice #audiobooks #podcastlife #seattlemom #seattleblogger

Back with a bang after time away from the real-rea

Back with a bang after time away from the real-real! Now, who's ready to LEVEL UP, grab 2021 by the horns & TOTALLY CRUSH IT? 👊🏽 In case anyone needs to hear it, don't let another year escape you without fully truly living it, nothing changes if nothing changes!⠀
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Hope that you all had a rejuvenating break. If not, I urge you to take some time for YOU (I'm especially looking at you parents & entrepreneurs)⠀
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🥳 Lot of randomnesses happened over here but there's a method to our family's madness —⠀
- Cooked/baked up a storm & savored every bite ⠀
- Watched TV daily, from new mystery to old classics⠀
- Went up to the woods to play in the snow⠀
- Got the best gifts from parents/in-laws, their haath ka khaana👇 ⠀
- Reorg'd pantry to make space for those 30 lbs of homemade yummy goodness⠀
- Audited the 💩 outta our 2020 goals (& past 2 decades), fine-tuned our goals for 2021⠀
- Refined our 3, 5, 10-year vision, dream (future) life in the making, BIGGG decisions in the works⠀
- Woke up around 4:30 AM daily, even without an alarm⠀
- As the ⏰struck 12 on Jan 1st, made the biggest investment in myself ~20K 💰worth every penny (both for myself & the clients I serve)
- Worked on backend website changes, as always ran into issues, spent too much time debugging ⠀
- On the bright side, realized my blog views been through the roof 💥 avg of 150K monthly pageviews in 2020⠀
- Planned/scheduled out the entire month⠀
- Gave me & the boys a haircut. Should get an award for being able to cut my little one's hair, no easy feat⠀
- Took down Xmas decor, who am I? You know I hate bringing down any kind of decor⠀
- Did Fit'mas yoga & 108 Sun Salutations to kick off NY with my boys & @flexandflow⠀
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This is not to flaunt my own accomplishments but instead to inspire you to take action, if I can do it, so can YOU #leadingbyexample ⠀
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P.S. Tons of GOALS discussions/challenges to happen the next few weeks on here, stories & FB Group, if that's not your jam then my page is likely NOT for you. Stay here if you are an action-taker (every honest effort counts), not to offend/discourage - I too struggle like everyone else but I keep moving without making excuses 🤲🏽 📷 @peppyfitfoodie

2020 turned out to be a year that no one could hav

2020 turned out to be a year that no one could have ever imagined or planned for, and yet, it is one of the most crucial years for many (if not all)! COVID turned out to be a life-changing event that wasn't part of anyone's wildest dreams, and yet, it has been the most eye-opening event in recent history!! A worldwide pandemic in the year 2020 was something we would all ROFL about in the year 2019, and yet, here we are 10 months in #maskedup #isolated but more together than ever!!!⠀
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I believe 2020 was the much-needed human awakening our world needed - the year that stripped us of all our comforts and put all our insecurities to test, through & through. Adaptability, Creativity, & (Virtual) Community prevailed above all else. Strength, Resilience, Kindness & Compassion shined through all around. ⠀ While I could write pages upon pages of lessons that I (and my family) learned in 2020 but to sum it up here in 3 words - a year of TOTAL HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION 💥⠀
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2020 certainly was our best year yet (something I genuinely wish, hope, & work towards every year, & also receive each passing year, despite all the hurdles & hardships)! ⠀
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🙏🏾💝Albeit everything, I’ve nothing but GRATITUDE & LOVE for 2020 (there's something about that number) ⠀
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A special shoutout to @jayshettycertificationschool @jayshettygenius that entire like-minded & like-hearted community, words will never do justice to what this community means to me & my family (ripple effect)! 🎁⠀
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🥰 So 2 things happened to me in 2020 - COVID & JSCS, both helped me realize my life's true purpose & brought many incredible souls into my life! #Grateful #Thankful #blessedbeyondmeasure⠀
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The lifelong mantras that keep me going when things get hard - 'Everything happens for a reason' & 'This too shall pass'. We’ll continue to (surrender &) embrace all that 2021 brings our way, with wide-open arms! ⠀ 🥳 From our family to yours, 🥂 to a Healthy & Fulfilling New Year 2021. May this be your best year yet!!! ⠀
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Lastly, “As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being.” Carl Jung⠀
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#lessonsfrom2020 #2020reflections #newyear2021

How do you simplify & streamline everyday tasks, &

How do you simplify & streamline everyday tasks, & organize your family, home, & work/business❓Through our @Amazon Devices of course! [ #Ad ] I am not one bit exaggerating when I say that @Alexa99 has become my new best friend in 2020 (ah, what a year)! Alexa has sure helped me stay sane, productive, and keeps me company during these unprecedented times.⠀
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😅 Alexa has also helped us keep our toddler sane as well with our @Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition, which we use to keep him engaged and entertained while also educating him. If not for Alexa, getting through homeschooling this year would have been impossible, again, not exaggerating one bit! ⠀
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💯 From living room to bathroom to kitchen to office… From playing music to news updates to workouts to jokes to video calling... Alexa always comes in handy. ⠀
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✅ And my guess is that you all got your hands on at least one Amazon Device this year (if not more). On the blog, I am sharing some of my absolute favorite Alexa Features and hacks to help you make the most of your new Amazon Device(s) aka streamline your life #nokidding ⠀
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But in the meantime, #AskAlexa right away — ⠀
💫 "Alexa, what's on my calendar?" - This is huge for me, since Amazon Echo can sync with all of my Calendars, I can just ask Alexa to hear about my schedule.⠀
💫 "Alexa, read my Kindle book." – Alexa can read your Kindle books aloud too. This was a game-changer for me! ⠀
💫 “Alexa, how do I review my privacy settings?” – Information on how to use and understand the privacy controls available to you.⠀
💫 “Alexa, read a story” - This has been great to hear lots of different stories (both for the kiddo and us parents alike). ⠀
💫 “Alexa, what can I make with cabbage and rice”? - Helps me plan dinner with what ingredients I already have ⠀⠀
🙌🏼 And as for me, given my obsession with goal setting, I have created a custom Alexa Routine to help me crush my goals in 2021, swipe right! We got this 💪 ⠀
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#askalexa #amazondevices #smarthometechnology #productivitytips #smarthomes #officedecor #homedecorideas #lifestyleblog #reddresses #homeofficedecor

Last (official) workday of 2020 for me! Going into

Last (official) workday of 2020 for me! Going into the holiday season with my loves (enjoying their shenanigans), a grateful heart, and being thankful for all that this year has brought - the good, the bad, and the ugly! 💗🙏🏾⠀
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🎄 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 — ⠀
🔸 Deep breaths⠀
🔸 Set boundaries and be clear about them⠀
🔸 Appreciate and enjoy the little things⠀
🔸 Don't try to do it all⠀
🔸 Love with open arms and a big heart⠀
🔸 Unplug, recharge & reset⠀
🔸 Check-in on someone who is alone ⠀
🔸 Truly connect with yourself and others around you⠀
🔸 Donate food, time, $, gifts, whatever little you can⠀
🔸 Get a sweat sesh or two in ⠀
🔸 Give back and help someone else in need⠀
🔸 Read, read, and then read some more⠀
🔸 Put self-care (mind, body, soul) ahead of all else ⠀
🔸 Dress silly and take even more silly photos⠀
🔸 Rewatch your holiday favorites, for the billionth time⠀
🔸 Create new traditions⠀
🔸 Write and send Thank You notes ⠀
🔸 Get in all the zoom time, with holiday twist of course⠀
🔸 Play in the snow⠀
🔸 Cook up a storm or enjoy your favorite comfort foods⠀
🔸 Call Santa, most important! ⠀
🔸 Give yourself permission to do nothing and just be⠀
🔸 Hmmm, now what else am I forgetting? ⠀
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👼🏼You know, this list in fact is just the usual human stuff we should all be doing year-round & not just during the holidays. But now is as good a time as any to start... ⠀
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☃️ P.S. 'Real' winter activities/holiday bucket list ideas are on the blog⠀
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💝 Whatever you do and however you celebrate the holidays, remember to stay true to yourself and do it because YOU want to! ⠀
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🎅🏽 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours⠀
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#quarantinechristmas #christmas2020 #christmastree #christmasphotos

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