Personal Growth 2/2

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How to love being alone | becoming my own best friend while remaining a social butterfly

"If you don't know how to be alone, you don't know who you are." - Jonathan Franzen Hey there! Just last night, I've realized how much I...

Feb 5, 20207 min read

How to release self-doubt | in writing, blogging, etc.

Hi there, Whenever you put yourself out there, you should expect self-doubts to creep in. It's unavoidable--the what-if's and unnerving...

Feb 2, 20204 min read

why I changed my Instagram handle, switched blogs, and online image talk

Heyo! So, about a while ago, I changed my Instagram handle from its well-known @brittneykristinabooks to, simply, @brittney.kristina. At...

Jan 18, 20206 min read

Clearing ego, grabbing life by the reins, and other goals

People say "I want peace." If you remove I (ego), and your want (desire), you are left with peace. - Satya Sai Baba Heyo! It's the day...

Jan 12, 20204 min read

How to prepare for college with ease

Heyo! College is approaching quickly, my first day of class beginning Monday, just 5 days from now. So, I felt like this was an...

Jan 9, 20205 min read

20 ways to simplify your life for the new year

Happy New Year! Yes, I know, I'm a few days late for this post. Over new years, I was at Disney World with my family, and only just...

Jan 7, 20209 min read

Why it's important to stop giving so much of yourself

First off, Merry (late) Christmas! Second, this post is a bit overdue, and I apologize, but ironically enough, I haven't been posting...

Dec 26, 20194 min read

Why your self-talk could be blocking your happiness

Hi there! Oftentimes, we forget that our self-talk could be increasingly damaging. Our repetitive stories, our negative words,...

Dec 9, 20194 min read

3 ways to beat social anxiety

The other day, I was preparing to go to a friend's for game night, when sudden anxiety washed over me. Normally I was accompanied by my...

Nov 24, 20194 min read

How to embrace uncertainty and manage your fear of the unknown

"Don't let the fear of the unknown keep you from experiencing a life greater than you have ever known." - Jeff McClung I've always been...

Nov 21, 20195 min read

Healing through physical pain, a personal essay

Hi there! This is more of a personal/essay-style post. Lately, I've been experiencing several physical issues and felt the need to write...

Nov 10, 20199 min read

My Morning Pages routine, and why its the best thing ever

Hi there! I'm a huge morning person, and I finally have a somewhat-consistent morning routine. I wake up, make my bed, play some nature...

Nov 9, 20196 min read

30 journaling prompts for growth and gratitude

Because of my increasing love for journaling (and just because I wanted to write up a short, yet useful blog that would tie into future...

Nov 7, 20192 min read

What I learned during my summer away from college

Hi there! I apologize for my brief absence. This past week, I've been moving into an apartment! And honestly? I've been living at...

Aug 13, 20196 min read

20 Affirmations to say everyday

Affirmations are simple yet powerful sentences that have the ability to change our lives, and no, I’m not exaggerating one bit. By saying...

May 15, 20192 min read

How to become authentically you

Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit lost. With everything that’s going on, I feel that I’ve been losing pieces of myself among others. I’m in...

May 15, 20196 min read

The first month of college, a reflection

I’ve been at college for a month now, and it’s quite an unreal feeling. To think that just a little bit ago, I was still living at home,...

Sep 26, 20189 min read