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Sparkle #172: Inspirational Phone Wallpapers

Happy Monday folks! Are you charged up for the week ahead or are you still dealing with Monday morning blues? It’s still January, so you are probably motivated enough to stay on track with your resolutions for 2016. I just published mine and I know I am feeling inspired for the week ahead. But what do you do in a few weeks or months from now, when the initial enthusiasm dies and the monotony of daily life takes over? One simple way to ensure your motivation levels are high everyday is to have a creative phone wallpaper. I like to use inspirational quotes or phrases which resonate with my goals…

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Introducing The Micro Resolution

Hello wonderful people, it’s the middle of January and I am finally ready to share my goals and intentions for the coming year with everyone! I earlier wrote a post about taking some time to think through my resolutions instead of forcing myself to be ready with a list on the first of January. I am glad I took this time to introspect and think deeply about what I want to do differently in the coming months. 2016 is going to be the year of the micro resolution. I first read about micro resolutions here, where Caroline talks about making small and manageable changes in your daily behavior which would…

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Googlebun Fridays (Week 2)

Happy Friday everyone! Below are my top picks from the web for this week, what have you been reading? Have a good weekend! Create better habits | De-stress after work | Travel books to inspire your wanderlust | Typography art | Ice-cream bar and waffles bar | Triple berry baked oatmeal – yum! | A Color Story (app) | Fix your face overnight | Adele quotes as posters | Peanut butter & chocolate heaven “And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep” ~ Robert Frost, Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening Image Credits: 1

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Sparkle #171: Daily Inspiration Jar DIYs

January is a month for new promises, fresh starts and inspiration to be a better “you” in the new year. But as the months roll by and we get caught in the hustle and bustle of daily life, we forget these reminders / resolutions and quickly fall into our old habits which are so tough to break. So this month, while I am still feeling motivated for the year ahead, I decided to create some reminders which would help me stay grateful and inspired to make a positive start every day of the new year (and not just in January!). You must be wondering what I am talking about? Well…

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Googlebun Fridays (Week 1)

Happy Friday everyone! Below are my top picks from the web for this week, what have you been reading? Have a good weekend! Grilled cheese sandwich with a twist | Snowy Colorado (photo diary) | Face masks that work | Pomegranate kale balsamic Pizza | Free coloring calendar | Must reads for January | Stress busters | Peels for wimps | 2016 wine trends | Meal prep for Whole30 “Buy the ticket take the Ride” ~ Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Image Credits: 1  

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