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“No one says, “I’m going to be average for 65 years and then die.” The moment I heard that line spoken by Jon, I knew this would be a book I enjoyed. Start by Jon Acuff is his kick in your butt to realize that you don’t have to stay average. You’re meant to be awesome and you should go and BE AWESOME. Here are … Continue reading What I’ve learned from Start by Jon Acuff | February Book Review
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“Goooooddd morning USA!!!!!!!” Don’t ask me why – just felt like saying it lol Welcome back to the blog fam! January was interesting, right? Seems like it lasted forever but I’m sure the rest of the year will fly by to make up for the time. Because of that reason, my word for February is COMMIT. I’m committing to myself, my body and my work. (It’s … Continue reading February 2020 Goals – COMMIT
Being a follower of God, or disciple, is a journey of faith. Ultimately, when we begin our walk with God (as the disciples did with Jesus), we know nothing about Him besides the things we’ve been told. Even in those things – they aren’t things we intimately know for ourselves of Him. I wanted to write this post for a two-fold reason. The first just … Continue reading Seven Pillars of my Walk with God
Hey Fam! Welcome back to the blog. Today we’re talking about goals! (One of my favorite subjects lol) 2019 went by in a blur but not without serving its purpose under the sun. My focus in 2019 was simple – do more of what’s important. I set certain goals in hopes they were what I believed to be important for that time, but life has … Continue reading 2019 Recap – Doing More of What's Important
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Hey Fam! Welcome back to the blog and (if you haven’t heard it enough already) Happy New Year to you! 2019 flew by like we knew it would. I took the time to learn and grow into who I’m becoming. I’ve become a little more careful,a bit more grounded and I’m grateful for that. (Still don’t know how to go to bed on time but … Continue reading 2020 Goals – Growing into Myself
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Happy New Year Fam! Welcome back. I hope you’ve enjoyed the entire holiday season – from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. This time off for me has been refreshing, informative, relaxing, and all the things in between. I know everyone has been on their “new year, same me” or “new year, new me” vibe, giving out all of the advice and well wishes. I could … Continue reading Goodbye 2019, Hello New Decade
Hey Fam! I hope each of you are doing well and had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday. Today, I’m bringing you something a little different. I’m writing this one straight off the dome as it comes out and giving it to you like it is. I took a mini social sabbatical in November because I needed a break from comparison. I wouldn’t dub it as the … Continue reading December – Moment of Reflection
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I know when you guys read that title you were probably thinking – “this girl has lost her mind. Who enjoys pain?!” Don’t fight me just yet, lol. As I sit and type this post and sway a bit to the music blazing in my ears, my sides hurt like crap. They hurt because I worked out with my trainer – two days ago. That … Continue reading Enjoy the Pain
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Hello Friend, I have been off and on my debt freedom journey since 2015. 2014. One of them. My balance has bounced to and fro. During my journey – just when I got rid of debts, I added more on somehow. It has been a never ending thing. This year, I vowed to work hard and focus on one thing. I wanted to pay off … Continue reading Money Matters: Seven Steps to Paying Down Debt
Over the past decade, my confidence level has went from: “ Meh, I’m alright” to “I suck.” to “Get it together, Cortney” to “Girl, get up and act like you got it together” to “Alright CJ, I SEE YOU GIRL.” When I tell you life for me ain’t been no crystal stair?! (Langston Hughes reference – look it up lol) To say that my relationship … Continue reading Five Ways to Build Confidence
