Facing problems: Do you shut down or find a solution?

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A few years ago, if plans changed at the last minute I would end up with mega anxiety. Well, not would have, the words I’m looking for are actually did and many times. I’d already set in my brain the… Read more

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How to avoid jealousy and the comparison trap

SillyGrrl.com // How to avoid jealousy and the comparison trap

You know that feeling you get when someone posts or talks about the new cool project they’re launching? That sinking, panicky feeling of, “Oh man, they’re doing something cool and I’m not doing anything!” That worry of not being as… Read more

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How to kick-start your day

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Yesterday I did not want to get up. My bed was warm, my house was cold, my dog was snuggly, and it was raining and gross outside. I actually thought to myself, “Why can’t we just take a pass on… Read more

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Stopping the “I’m Sorries” and the “I Can’ts”

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My students, kicking so much ass Our first aerial session is coming to an end and with summer classes starting in a few weeks we’re looking to implement a few new policies…No saying I can’t before even attempting a trick… Read more

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How to get off the blogging bandwagon

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Dear internet – it’s time to get off the band wagon. I know I’ve written about this before and I will probably write about it again, but it’s something that drives me absolutely crazy. I keep seeing the same exact… Read more

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How to just keep going

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It’s always been my motto and something I tell myself at least once a week. Just keep going. When my day is not going well, I’m in a crap mood, I’m tired, I’m sick, I’m overwhelmed, overworked, my plate is… Read more

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Confessions of a perfectionist: I feel like I’m failing at least once a week

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I’m almost finished reading Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly. As I’ve worked through the book I’ve kept a notepad by my side, trying to figure out what roles shame and vulnerability play in my life. Brené hit the nail on the… Read more

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How to: Be more confident for that big interview or date

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  Have you ever had a big meeting, date, or interview and immediately started thinking of everything that will go wrong? All the questions you won’t have answers to? The flaws the other person might see? I have, and I’ve… Read more

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Something to remember

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Doing what you like instead of what you *want* to like

SillyGrrl.com // Doing what you like instead of what you *want* to like

It’s one of those life lessons we’re taught in elementary school – be yourself – but somehow, at 29, I’m feeling a familiar pressure to like certain things just because my friends like them. I read The Happiness Project a… Read more

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2013 Goals

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[ source ] Since last year was all about conquering THE big goal, in 2013 I want to focus on balancing my two careers with the rest of my life. While I love what I do and am thankful and… Read more

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Life via Instagram

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Eating leftover coffee cake pancakes (YES!) on the deck + a tiny creeper Post rigging shenanigans + lunch with Mandy Backstage at the show on Sat – being dressed as clowns made us extra silly Today is beautiful and sunny… Read more

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Silly Sunday

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I have been a very bad blogger lately, but it’s summer and I’ve been busy prepping for a couple big shows, getting ripped with P90X (will write about that soon!), working on client designs or parked on a patio with… Read more

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Life Lately

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Finally got to ride my bike! Mandy, her bf and I spent the day cruising the river front and annoying people with my bell. There’s been a number of artists painting beautiful graffiti all over the city this summer. This… Read more

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Clean White Board // New Goals

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This is how my white board last looked for the past two months. Completely blank. You may recall it was the site for my escape plan and every goal I’ve checked off for the past year. But now that I’m… Read more

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