Would you consider yourself a happy person?
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the things that make happy people so darn happy.
Do they have a lot of money?
Do they have a huge circle of friends?
Are they successful in their careers? [Read more…]
Conquer Overwhelm. Live Intentionally.
by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Intentional Living
Would you consider yourself a happy person?
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the things that make happy people so darn happy.
Do they have a lot of money?
Do they have a huge circle of friends?
Are they successful in their careers? [Read more…]
by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Intentional Living
It’s no secret around here that I’m a huge advocate for self-development.
I love the idea of always trying to improve my life and work towards becoming the best version of me that I can possibly be.
It just so happens to be one of my greatest passions in life to help others do the same π
I’ve been a big fan of 30-Day challenges and the positive impact that they can make on your life. It’s said that 30 days is enough time to solidify a new habit that you want to incorporate into your daily routine, or even to subtract a habit that hasn’t been good for your health or well-being. [Read more…]
by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Family, My Life
Yes, you read that right! Surprise – I’M PREGNANT!
If you subscribe to my newsletter though, you’ve known my exciting news for over a week already (you can subscribe here if you want to be the first to know everything going on around here too!).
Before I dive into all of the fun details, I want to apologize for being a little MIA the last few months. I haven’t had the ability to keep up with my normal blogging schedule lately, and I’ll explain why in a bit more detail below! [Read more…]
by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Intentional Living
While technology in itself can be an amazing thing that improves our daily lives in so many ways, the irony is that it can also be very unhealthy if we’re spending too much time wrapped up in our phones, computers, and TVs.
I believe that it’s fully possible to enjoy the benefits of technology, while still maintaining a healthy balance of non-technology time in your life too so that your relationships, health, and happiness don’t suffer as a result of your technology usage. [Read more…]
by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Intentional Living, Productivity, Simple Living
Hi Friends! Enjoy this guest post from Emily! XO Christina
Do you ever wish you could get more done? Maybe you feel like you need more hours added to your day?
Chances are you could use some more organization in your life!
Organization has always felt like second nature to me, and I assumed everyone knew how to be organized as well. It wasn’t until I became a teacher that I realized being organized doesn’t come naturally to some people. It amazed me how a student’s notebook could be overflowing with papers, but the one paper that was needed was nowhere to be found. It was very frustrating for my students (and myself)! [Read more…]
by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Intentional Living
Do you ever struggle with feeling like you are failing miserably at everything you do?
Like no matter how much effort you put forth, you are still falling short in every area of your life? [Read more…]
by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Intentional Living
Do you struggle with your happiness levels during the winter? Perhaps you even feel a tad bit depressed or find yourself counting down the days until spring makes its debut?
I’m not the biggest fan of winter. I’d much rather be soaking up some rays poolside with a margarita in my hand during the winter months….but I live in Chicago, so I’m unfortunately not dealt that weather card during the winter.
As a born and raised Chicagoan though, I have come up with some tried-and-true strategies over the years to not only survive November – April, but to thrive and actually enjoy life during these snowy and frigid months. I haven’t always been able to see the bright side of winter, and I’ve had my fair share of wondering why I haven’t moved south yet, but I’ve found that the right mindset and tools to deal with the cold weather can dramatically improve the situation.
[Read more…]
by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Productivity, Self-Employment
Do you often find yourself struggling to be productive while working in your home office or at your desk at work?
Perhaps you have an issue focusing on the task at hand or you often become distracted by the various interruptions that can occur when you are trying to get important work done.
Today I’m going to be sharing my top tips for how to create a workspace that fuels productivity. Whether you are self-employed and work from home or have a 9-5 office job, these suggestions are sure to help you make your workspace a place that facilitates your ability to be a productivity beast! π [Read more…]
by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Health, Intentional Living, Productivity
Do you wake up in the morning feeling like a Mack truck hit you and you didn’t even have the energy to get the license plate number?
I feel you. I used to be the complete opposite of a morning person, a total night owl. I would scoff at people who told me that they loved the wee hours of the morning, and thought they were absolutely insane. [Read more…]
by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Productivity

Do you find yourself setting goals to help you reach your dreams, but never actually accomplishing those goals?
We’ve all been there.
We sometimes have the best of intentions in going full throttle toward achieving our goals, but then something manages to get in the way of our success.
Why is that?
It’s because we aren’t following the necessary steps to set ourselves up for goal-crushing success! Yes, there is absolutely a formula involved when it comes to successful goal setting and achieving. [Read more…]