Tag: philly blogger
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recent reads: february 2020
One of my goals entering the new year is to read a new book every month. I set aside time to read. This is a way I prioritize myself.
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01.2020 fashion favorites
Hey guys! At the start of the month, I picked up new winter fashion pieces! I also received some stuff over the holidays. Thank you to everyone. I love you all. :) Needless to say, this month I have had a fun time trying out all sorts of new (to me) products!
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morning routine: winter 2020
There are a lot of things I set out to do in a day. That is because I know prioritizing my time properly will benefit me in infinite ways. In the past (and even sometime now) I spent many, many days running around (both literally and figuratively) like a crazy person. Yet at the end…
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regression is easier than progression
Welcome to 2020 people! I hope you all had an amazing time ringing in the new year. I spent mine, very lavishly, chowing down on house lo mein from my favorite Chinese restaurant, while snuggled up in bed. The life of a 21-year old gal living in the city!
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entering the closing of a decade
I was debating closing the year with a summary of what I learned in 2019. Then I started writing it out for the first six months of the year, and already had a seven-page document… Rather, in the spirit of moving forward and continuing along the path of personal growth, I am going to mention…
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finding the silver lining
Call me a hopeless romantic — or a person who took control of their life — but I love finding silver linings. Having the ability to accept that certain situations in life are outside of your control is the key to inner peace and true happiness. Or so I’ve found. My worldview used to be…
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are you an imposter?
The topic of imposter syndrome has been incredibly relevant in my life within the past few weeks. Not saying my feelings are unique, but I had no idea a name for this feeling existed and was shared by so many people! In short — imposter syndrome refers to one not believing they are as capable,…
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focus on the now
The goal here is for the balloon… (you)… to float… (relax). And while this works for me, this may not work for you.
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eliminating negativity
With the change of the seasons, the sun setting in the early afternoon, and obligatory family time creeping up, it becomes easier to fall into less productive habits and mindsets. Succumbing to these obstructive behaviors may feel more comfortable in the moment, but they are digressions along the path. These may be easier choices, but…
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6 places to get sh*t done in Philly
I am a busy gal who wears many hats. I mean that figuratively — hats are not my accessory of choice. In all seriousness, I am almost always working on (or procrastinating working on) something. Whether it be assignments for class, content creation, freelance projects or general administrative labors of living, like scheduling dentist appointments.…
ALEXANDRA SWANSON 