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Anyone else out there a victim of comparison? I know I am! As much as I love Instagram, I oftentimes find myself getting seriously upset when I spend too much time on the platform. Comparing my life or my circumstances with people that I follow can be seriously depressing. It shouldn't be that way, I know, but it is.

We have all had bad days, right? Definitely. Even the happiest, most upbeat people have days that are less than ideal and that is okay. It happens.

Building on what we have been discussing this month in regards to combatting insecurities, I just want to remind you that you can do this.

Last week we talked about insecurities and how they allow fear to creep into our minds and hold us back. This week I want to expand on that and encourage you to push forward with that.

Insecurities are a bitch, am I right? Sorry to be blunt, but I cannot possibly think of a better way to describe them. Everyone has them, or at least one, and if they say they don't they are lying.

It is a new year and that means new adventures are waiting for us.

Today is the day, folks! They day students flood campus again to expand their knowledge and grow as young adults. I am both happy and sad for this day. Happy because I truly miss my students so much while they are globetrotting all summer long; sad because I am not ready. Not ready to give up the peace and quiet, not ready to admit that I did not get enough done this summer, not ready to move closer to cold months...the list goes on. If any of you are experiencing these same feelings today, this is for you --

Anyone out there tired? Tired of acting a certain way, tired of expectations, tired of drama? Yeah, me too. Why does it have to be so hard? Why can't we all just be?

The past is a tricky thing. You can find yourself thinking of it at the strangest times. Sometimes it makes you smile; other times it leaves you infuriated. Hell, sometimes it can do both at the same time. And for the record, anyone who says it is easy to move forward...liars. There is not an easy thing about it [but it is not impossible either].

I have neglected Motivation Monday for far too long. The reality is that much like many of you, I find it difficult to be inspired (let alone inspire others) on Monday. I generally want to press rewind on the weekend so I can go back to sleeping in and doing whatever I want whenever I do finally get out of bed. I long for that freedom once my alarm sounds on Monday morning. Who's with me?

It has been a while since we have had a #MotivationMonday and I don't know about you, but I could use a little pick-me-up.

Any worry warts in the house? I feel like it is in my blood. Practically every person in my bloodline worries to extreme extents sometimes...but I am SO against this.

I have been very open about the progress I have been making on my Herbalife journey. I had someone ask me a few days ago why I share so much information, particularly on off/bad weeks. My answer is simple -- because it's a journey. It isn't one-sided. It isn't always going to be great. But each day, each snack, each shake...they all contribute to the big picture.

Anyone else struggling with the fact that it's Monday again already? I am SO not ready.

If you have been following my posts over the past few days, you know that I had a rough week. It was cheat week extraordinaire and I am kicking myself in the ass repeatedly for it. I mean, beating myself up hardcore. This week I am trying extra hard to get back on track.

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of the lovely Nancy Reagan this past weekend. She had it all, beauty and brains. We sure could use more women like her in this world! This week's inspiration comes to you from this wise beauty...

Eleanor Roosevelt was a wise woman. I don't think I have ever read a quote from her that I didn't like, or at least that did not spark significant thought immediately following.

How are those new year resolutions coming? I hope you are sticking with them, but even if you are struggling...

Keeping up with the theme of resolutions for the month, I am here to remind you...

Although I have said it before...Happy New Year, lovelies! I hope you have spent the past few days ringing in the new year surrounded by loved ones and are happily enjoying some peace and quiet now that the holidays are winding down.

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