How To Be On Mission When You’re Not In Ministry

A few months ago, I got a DM from a reader asking me this very question: “What are some ways I can be on mission when I’m not in ministry?” The question stopped me in my tracks. What a thought-provoking but also very real question. It was such a humbling question and one I really wanted to spend time thinking about before sending back some off-the-cusp or canned answer. It…

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The BTD Community’s Healthy Lunch Ideas

Y’all have probably noticed that I’m finally truly making some strides on a healthier lifestyle, and I’m actually serious about it. I’m feeling a lot better when I’m working out often, and I’m even trying to improve my diet (FOR REAL THIS TIME!). I still have a long way to go but I always love hearing from y’all when I need inspiration or ideas. And since part of my lack…

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It’s been a minute since I’ve shared things that I’m loving around the internets. I used to round up a list each week and I sort of miss doing that. So after a few of you reached out asking for shopping help, I decided it’d be fun to start weaving these types of posts back into the blog content! Let me know what you think! August is such a weird…

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Style — Work attire

Where to Shop for Office Outfits This Fall

Is it weird that I sometimes miss dressing for the office or business meetings? It’s been years since I had an office job and “had” to, but I still find myself window shopping cute business casual outfits from time to time. Don’t get me wrong, leggings every day don’t suck, but I kind of love the idea of putting together work outfits. And since I know a lot of y’all…

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Several of my most favorite content on BTD isn’t necessarily the most recent, so I wanted there to be a spot on the Homepage that showcased some of the BEST and most helpful posts from popular, timeless categories.

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Self

20 Ways to Make You Feel Like You Have Your Life In Order

Adulting isn't always easy, especially when it comes to feeling like you have your life together. Believe me, I'm literally the worst. But I have LOTS of hope, and I...

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Style — Self-Care

4 Signs It’s Time To Slow Your Roll

I know I sound like a broken record, but it’s been way too easy to get overwhelmed these days. I think it was a month-long funk mixed with just feeling...

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Self — Self-Care

6 Ways to Stop Overthinking

Y’all, I’m a huge overthinker – have been for years – for as long as I can remember, actually. There’s never been a time in my life where overthinking has...

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Self — Success

4 Things Successful People Don’t Waste Their Time On

One of my goals for the new year is to focus more on how successful people became so successful – and how I can learn from them (and hopefully become...

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Self — Self-Care

10 ways to pamper yourself for Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day y’all! Who’s excited? Who’s not? I’ve got mixed feelings about it tbh, but I’m all about having an excuse to celebrate. If you’re not a big fan...

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Self — Motivation

The Do Something Principle

I’m back with my unofficial book club on BTD today. OK, I don’t actually have a book club, but y’all know I love to read and I’m pretty much always...

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Self — Motivation

How to be awesome

In an effort to brainwash myself into getting my life together (…been on the #hotmess express lately), I decided I needed to make a list – a super list of...

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Self — Motivation

4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss: Lessons & Takeaways

I love when I’m reading a (usually non-fiction) book and I want to highlight basically every single word. You know that feeling? It’s SO good and you have SO many...

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Self — Motivation

5 Books to Motivate You in 2018

Hey y’all! Hope you’re having a good day! With such a positive response to my post about Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Work Week earlier this week, it’s obvious that we...

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Self — Success

5 Reasons Why You Procrastinate and How to Beat Each

I feel like – in many ways – my weeks have ebbs and flows. Some weeks I’m super into my workouts (fine, this is rare), others it feels like a...

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Self — Organization

18+ Ways to Get More Organized in 2018

How’s everyone’s 2018 going so far?! Have y’all survived the first couple days? I always find this week to be a tad overwhelming slash also pretty motivating. I’ve been spending...

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Self — Organization

How to Organize Your Fridge & Keep it That Way

I actually didn’t realize this until I went to write this post, but I’ve never had my own fridge. Whether living with my family or roommates, I’ve always been in...

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Self — Organization

Pantry Organization Tips

My pantry is one of the areas in my house that I have yet to address because ugh. In other words, it has been a complete disaster since moving in. I haven’t...

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Self — Organization

Working From Home Tips for Productivity

I've been working from home for years now, and can't really imagine going into an office because I'm so used to my house now. And though the flexibility is freakin'...

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Beauty — Hair Tips

How I Use Velcro Rollers for Volume

For this hair tutorial, I didn’t really have any specific one-two-three steps, but I think you’ll see from watching the video that it’s easy to follow! I’m showing you how I...

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Beauty — Skincare

How To Get Radiant Skin

I feel like my skincare routine is one of those things that’s always evolving. I’m constantly trying new products and making little (or big) changes to my routine, and lately,...

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Beauty — Skincare

The 6 Face Masks That Changed My Life

Y’all, this headline might be a tad dramatic, but it’s the freakin’ TRUTH. I asked y’all if you wanted to hear more about my favorite face masks in a recent...

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Beauty — Makeup

How to Make Your Makeup Last All Day

Hi y'all! Today, I want to talk about makeup. More specifically, getting it to actually last. Because there's nothing worse than spending a bunch of time on a serious face...

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Beauty — Hair Tips

How I Round Brush My Hair Dry

I’ve shown y’all a few blowdrying tricks on Instagram stories, but I wanted a place on the blog where we could talk ALL THINGS round-brushing techniques. And just to have...

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Self — #BrightonBrain

4 Books I Just Finished

After sharing the books I’m currently reading (about to read, just finished, etc) on my stories, a few of y’all asked that I put together a blog post listing them out. So that’s what I’m doing. Y’all know I love to learn and reading is by far one of my absolute favorite ways to absorb new information, challenge myself, and think through the world around me. Here’s what I’m currently…

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Self — Motivation

Why You Should Do The Hardest Thing First

Fact of life: Some tasks are just much harder than others. Whether it’s because a task is out of your comfort zone from a technical perspective or because it brings up ALL THE FEARS or because it’s going to require a difficult phone call or something like that, it’s challenging to motivate yourself to do it first up in the morning. I get that y’all – it’s hard for me,…

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3 Reasons I’ve Been Using Tula & Loving It

I’ve shared that I use Tula on Insta Stories before, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized I hadn’t dedicated a blog post to it. Which is kinda funny because I’ve been literally using it for years and it’s one of my favorite skincare lines. I’ve been using them in some way or another since all the way back when they were first getting started – maybe back in…

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Self — Success

How to Improve Your Personal Idea of Wealth

If y’all have been following along for a while, especially on Stories, then you know that one of my goals for 2018 was to get better at finances. Honestly, as someone in my late twenties, I’m somewhat embarrassed that it’s taken me this long. On the flip side, though, it’s made me realize I’m not alone. Which is why I’m super excited to work with Charles Schwab to bring you…

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Self — Success

How To Be Better At Making Decisions

Over the years of BTD, it is a pretty well-documented fact that making decisions is NOT my strong suit. I don’t know if it’s the fear of missing out or playing too many ‘what if’ scenarios in my head, but whatever the case may be, when it comes to “efficient” decision-making: I cringe. The net result of this cringe-induced paralysis? I don’t make a decision at all. Instead, I end…

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BTD Q3 2018 Playlist

I feel like I’m always listening to music – whether while on a walk, while I get ready or even sometimes while I work. And each quarter, I like to share a little bit of what I’ve been listening to with y’all. I’m a little late with Q3’s playlist – given that we’re over halfway through it – but I figured better late than never! You’ll notice this playlist is…

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