It took weeks for me to figure out my 2019 goals. I had to really think about what it is I hope to accomplish. The person I wanted to be a year ago is not the same as the person I aim to become now. Some priorities have shifted, and some goals I previously saw as unattainable are now aspirations I think I can make happen if I commit to them. 2018 has been wonderful for us. We bought a house and ... Read more
Using the Erin Condren Notes Page for Blogging
This year I've started to use my Erin Condren more for blog planning, specifically the monthly notes page. It is helping me stay organized and helps me keep track of my blogging ideas, pitches, goals and to-do lists. Today I'm sharing how I utilize the page for blogging. I have four sections on my monthly notes page. I typically use one color pen for consistency and I stick with a ... Read more
August Goals
Yet again I am shocked by how quickly time passes. Will that ever stop happening?In June I set an intention to invest in myself and my blog, and in July I continued doing that. As you might have noticed, I had several collaborations that came about because I set that goal. I also invested any earnings from Floradise blog back into tools that will help me continue to improve it. I enrolled in ... Read more
July Goals
If you read yesterday's post, you know how I am always go, go, go nowadays. I'm not complaining -- I'd rather be pulled in many directions and be able to stay home with V than have to leave her at day care in order to work. I love spending my days with her and I know they will eventually come to an end when she begins school. I'm savoring this time with her now. With that said, some days I feel ... Read more
June Goals & a Lesson from May
I blinked and it suddenly became June. May was full of celebrations but also challenges. The overall lesson for May was invest in yourself: in time for myself, in career and personal growth, and what my body and mind need. I learned this lesson by neglecting myself on many occasions in the previous months. I put my fitness and career goals on hold and it was beginning to affect my outlook on life. ... Read more
Bedroom Tour
** This post contains affiliate links to products I have in my home. I make a small commission for purchases through these links. I don't think I will ever be done decorating our bedroom. It's constantly evolving. But in the spirit of being more open, I'm sharing just about as personal a space as it gets in all its imperfect glory.We have lived in an apartment, which has been an adjustment, ... Read more
Sources of My Freelance Income
** Referral links are included in this post. I make a small bonus for using these links. Thanks for supporting Floradise blog! This post has been updated since it was first published. Every month, my goals post includes freelance writing and editing work. While I have a full-time editing job that keeps me quite busy, I like to also seek out freelance opportunities because I use the extra income ... Read more
Favorite Self-Help Reads
** This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Floradise. Are you into self-help books as much as I am? If so, you might enjoy these five reads (or rather Audible listens in my case) I recently finished. While I don't consider any of these to be perfect, I took away valuable lessons and inspiration, and that's exactly what I am looking for in a self-improvement ... Read more
May Goals
I never quite know how to begin goals posts without sounding like a broken record by saying "How is it already May?!" I feel like just yesterday it was January 1 and I was setting all sorts of goals for the year. Now it's somehow time to set May goals and I am wondering how I'll ever keep up with life. Setting and sharing monthly goals is a way for me to stay accountable and see what works and ... Read more
April Goals
March kind of got away from me. I had so many plans and goals that were derailed by my battle with a lack of motivation and the end-of-winter blues. I am looking forward to a fresh start in April with new goals. But first let's check in on my March goals:Family:Figure out a day care solution. So far it's still just me watching Victoria, but I have two sitters who can come over to help during ... Read more