Hello, 2021! Okay, we’ve made it past our first full week of 2021… and let’s be real, it’s off to an interesting start. However!! No matter what’s going on in the world, 2021 CAN and WILL be better than 2020. So I jotted down a few thoughts for you, for myself, for everyone. These aren’t magic, but small things kept at the front of your mind can have a huge impact! So here we go…. my 21 pieces of wisdom for 2021: Rest is important Do more of what sets your soul on fire Play more Other people’s opinions won’t pay your bills Be more responsible with your money Perfect…

Perfection. Striving for it is not as great as it sounds. Actually, striving for perfection is, more often than not, unhealthy and counterproductive. Wanna know why? Perfection is unattainable Unless you are Jesus (which you are not), then you are not perfect. Nothing you ever do will be perfect.  Accept this. Move on.                                                                               It’s unrealistic I’m not a head-in-the-clouds kind of girl, so why would I waste my time focusing on…

When I was younger, I had this picture in my head of how my life was supposed to go. I pictured myself as a sweet, Susie-homemaker type with 2.5 kids, a dog, and a picket fence. Sure, I’m a mom and I have a dog and I’m a nice person- but I’m not sweet and innocent, I’m not a Pinterest mom, I’m divorced, and I laugh at the most offensive jokes. I’m more of a cynical, rough around the edges kind of girl. I go to church, I love God, but I’m far from being an ideal example of a great Christian. There are multiple reasons I turned out the…

One day I asked my mom if she thought I didn’t attract men because I exuded too much masculine energy. Not surprisingly, she said yes. Don’t get me wrong- I’m not saying I’m masculine. I’m not (also not exactly feminine either, but I’m certainly not manly). This didn’t offend me, nor did it surprise me. I already know I’m not like other girls. And no, I’m not implying there is anything wrong with being like other girls, so don’t even start going off on a tangent with that… *This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase. Learn more here* Anyway, I…

I’m giving you permission to give yourself a break. Seriously- do it. No guilt, no shame, just an extra bit of rest. Trust me here- sometimes you need it.   Fun fact: I skipped the gym on Monday night and took a nap instead. Whaaaatttt?!?! I know, I know. I broke my “never miss a Monday” rule. But man, was it necessary. I struggled with my decision on whether or not to go, and guess what happened? I felt a lot better and I did not suddenly gain 10 pounds. We all have flaws, and I’m well aware of mine. Probably one of my biggest flaws is that I put…

So today I want to talk about something kinda weird (shocker, I know). It’s a story about the time I tried to make friends while I was naked. Yup, naked. (I have a point to sharing this story, too- bear with me!) Before I jump into that story, though, there’s something you should know about me: people who don’t really know me think I’m shy. I. Am. Not.

I no longer accept apologies unless you’re apologizing for doing me wrong. I’m also no longer giving apologies unless I’ve done you wrong. Apologizing for anything else is not okay.  Some of you are reading this scratching your heads. Okay, Rach, what are you talking about? Others know the feeling all too well.

The internet is littered with quotes and articles and advice about being broken. I’ll be honest- I’m over it. You are not broken. You are not damaged. You are a whole and complete person, regardless of your current circumstances or the pain you’ve endured. Maybe you don’t feel whole right now, but you’re not broken. Thinking that way is negative and only serves to tear you down more. What you don’t need when you’re feeling broken is to knock yourself down further.