Let’s talk about how to color code your planner! I love pretty colors and I love planners, so what could be better than a color coded planner? When it comes to color coding your planner, there’s definitely not a right or wrong way. As usual, it’s all about what works for you. I’m so excited about this new planner I picked up from Michael’s I can’t wait to get started decorating it!

One of the most common ways to color code your planner is to use a different color ink for each category. For example, you can use one color for work, one for leisure, one for family, one for working out and so on. This will allow you to tell quickly at a glance what types of things you are filling your days with.

This planner  is great for people who like to do lists! Spaces for to do lists are built in with plenty of room, but the weekly spread still allows you to schedule things hourly in a calendar. There are quotes like the one above all throughout the planner, I’m obsessed!

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Happy Friday, friends! Below are my favorite links from around the web this week—I hope it inspires you!

Have a great weekend!

1. Ten Trending Nail Polish Colors for December

2. 8 things all successful women do on Sunday

3. Christmas Sangria 

4. How to save money during the holidays.

5. 25 snapchats sent from people who are having a really bad day

6. Top 30 wedding greenery trend ideas for 2017

7. Gift wrapping hacks 

8. Makeup Brushes you need in your life

9. Butternut Squash Quinoa Recipe

We’ve all been stuck in a rut before. Whether it’s because we’re lacking motivation, stressed out, tired or just simply bored of the same old routine day in and day out, getting stuck is an inevitable part of life. Sometimes we just fall off the bandwagon and begin to feel a little discontent with the way things are going. So here are a few ideas to help you get out of that rut and feel like yourself again!

1. Drink lemon water first thing; start your morning off by hydrating

2. Get some fresh air- get outside and get some vitamin D.

3. Declutter your digital life- Give yourself fewer options for distraction by deleting apps you don’t use, emails you don’t need, and bookmarks you aren’t going to read.

4. Up your fruit and veggie intake- Maybe you’ve been feeling a little lethargic from your food choices lately. If so, try adding in more of the good stuff.

5. Try positive affirmations. Give yourself some words of encouragement, even if it feels silly.
6. Freshen up your desk space- Getting organized helps you regain your focus.

7. Focus on one thing at a time. Make a to do list and prioritize. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list, get serious about your priorities and figure out what you can set aside for now.

8. Go somewhere new- Even if you can’t get very far, explore a town or area near you that you’ve never been to.

9. Go for a run- It’s no secret that exercising releases endorphins that make us feel good. And along with that, it gives us a space to sort out what may be bothering us.

10. Give yourself a mani/pedi- I don’t know about you, but I find it difficult to recall a time when I felt miserable while painting my nails. I think it’s just really hard to feel unhappy when you are beautifying yourself.

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Ideas on how to live more simply

Keep the idea of small, healthy choices making big differences in mind as you go throughout your week. Decide what small, healthy choices you can incorporate into your life. Don’t try to change everything, it will overwhelm you. Instead, take small steps, make small, healthy choices, and reap BIG rewards in the long run!

Now get going, friend! YOU GOT THIS!

xoxo

I love To Do lists and make them almost every single day. I normally make one first thing in the morning at work compiling the tasks I need to get completed, I make a grocery list of items I need to buy after work and with the move coming up I  have been making lists of items we need to pack, take to goodwill and buy. I can definitely say that on the days when I am being most productive, I am following my to do list. There are many benefits to making lists, it’s a very simple strategy that works great for just about anyone that gives it a shot.

 Benefits of To Do Lists

Creates order
A great way to organize your life and how to do the things you want to do. I normally put my items in order by when they need to be done high priority items first and things that can wait towards the bottom. A to do list not only creates order in your life but also gives you a strategy for getting things done in a timely fashion.

Prioritize
Making a list gives you a visual and better method to prioritize what needs to be done according to timelines and importance.

Accountability
My favorite part about creating a list is being able to cross off each item and being held accountable for getting this tasks completed. It’s a great feeling seeing all of your tasks being done.

Productivity
 Crossing off each item makes you feel like you have been super productive and it creates a sense of relief that you are staying organized and on track with your responsibilities.

Relieves Stress
It allows you to relax more when you see things are getting completed and your list is getting smaller and smaller throughout the day.

And the greatest love comes from within. #quote #selflove #valentines

Two weeks ago, I celebrated my twenty sixth Birthday, entering into my late twenties…eeek. High school Kelsey would have told you that at 26 I would be married, have a kid, have a house and be in a career that I love. It’s funny how different I am at twenty six then my eighteen year old self thought I would be. This got me thinking of setting impossible goals and how to keep moving in the right direction to get closer to your dream.

It’s easy for us to get stagnant in our day to day life and get comfortable with where we are at. As soon as you settle for where you are, as soon as you accept being content, you lose sight of your long-term goals. The only way to ensure constant movement is to have some direction and plan in life. If you’re like me you are probably thinking wait I don’t even know what my plan is after work or what I will eat for dinner let alone deciding a direction for my life.

So my advice to myself at 26 is try to do something you never thought you could. Take a leap, put yourself out there. You may fail, but the possibility of succeeding at something you thought was out of your reach is definitely worth that risk.

Setting impossible goals. I decided last year that I would run a mini marathon. That’s a 13.1 mile run. When I started training I could barely run two miles. Six months 2 hours and 10 minutes later I crossed the finish line. This small goal gave me a huge self-confidence boost and made all of my crazy insane goals no longer seem so out of reach. “People with goals succeed because they know where they are going”

Typically, impossible goals take time to achieve; you will not see change overnight. If you don’t expect to immediately be able to run 13 miles, get a promotion or change your career path, then you aren’t immediately disappointed you are willing to wait for the change to happen.

Along those lines you can’t just sit back and wait for things to happen, you have to chase it. Take on new projects, add more responsibilities, go for a jog, etc. Start by making little changes and before you know it, you can look back and see just how far you’ve come and how much closer you are to your dream.