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Showing posts with label Blog. Show all posts

Everyday Resolutions

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Resolutions aren't just confined to January 1st. In fact, I think they can be more successful when you independently decide to commit to goals instead of just hopping on the last minute New Year's bandwagon. This year, I rang in 2015 in India and decided that I wouldn't make my list of resolutions until I returned home. Why? I was experiencing a brand new perspective. I was experiencing renewal. I was experiencing peace. It wasn't until I returned home and reflected on what I had experienced that I was able to accurately see what I wanted to accomplish and set my goals for this year.

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Mind
I came back from India with this peace, this quietness. I promised myself that I wouldn't get caught up in the craziness and drama of life. Instead, everyday I am now making a conscious effort to read my Bible, be thankful, live with intention, and look beyond myself. 

Body
I am a serious foodie. And compared to my marathon running parents and hockey playing brother, I wouldn't exactly call myself active. I always feel better when I'm living healthier, my problem is just making the time to make it a priority. My health goal for this year is to live an 80/20 lifestyle. That means most of the time I will eat clean and exercise, but will still be able to enjoy my pasta and occasional lazy weekends without feeling like I've failed. It's all about balance!

School
Last semester, school was not my top priority. With college applications, work, sports, and blogging, I was stretched so thin. I've always been so driven when it comes to my education and it made me crazy that I wasn't able to invest as much time. There's nothing I really could've done to change that, but I am so grateful that this semester is less busy. As weird as it sounds, it feels so good to sit down and do homework instead of rushing through it before class.

Blogging
I have set some goals for Practically Imperfect that I am so excited to implement! First, I want to start adding video content. I'm not sure if I've shared this, but singing is one of my biggest passions and I am cannot wait to start sharing some covers with you guys! I am also beginning to have a set editorial calendar. My commitment is to post three times a week.If there is anything in particular that you'd like to see, comment below or email me! 

And there you have it, my goals for 2015. I hope that by typing these commitments out and sending them out into the universe, I will be more motivated to stick to them! What were your resolutions this year? 

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Exactly by Alex

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Last weekend, Practically Imperfect got a little makeover! I had been wanting to add a few updates to my design for a while, but they were just a little too far past my tech knowledge. I didn't want to start messing with code and then end up deleting half my content (probably an irrational fear, I know) and was honestly just too nervous to let someone else mess with my blog. So I kept a running list of updates that I needed/wanted and just let the list sit on my desk for a bit.

Then, I discovered that one of my favorite up-and-coming bloggers, Alex, also has a digital design company. I did a little research, looked at Alex's work, and decided to reach out to her! And I am so glad I did! She added new features including more widgets, my Pinterest feed, a featured page and fixed some glitches I had been encountering. Thanks to Exactly by Alex, Practically Imperfect is now looking and running smoother than ever!


Alex offers packages ranging from complete professional site design to smaller site revamps. She is so great at what she does and I think it might be due in part to the fact that she has her own blog. She knows that digital design is so much more than aesthetics, its an expression of your personality, voice, and vision being allowed to shine through the design. Head over to Exactly by Alex! It's your one stop shop for all things digital design! 

PS: Even better news- she offers a big discount to college students! Yay! 

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