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Keeping Motivated While Working from Home

Mondays tend to get a bad rep.  It’s the beginning of the work week for many and 5 longs  sleeps till the weekend.

With most of us finding ourselves working from home it may be extra challenging dealing with the distractions and keeping motivated.

Believe me, I’ve struggled having no desire to work and just stay in bed and binge watch something on Netflix.  But I find myself in a better mood when I set up a plan to execute and implement ways to being effective and productive.

I found multiple articles from different industries and business backgrounds on how to stay motivated while working from home during quarantine and a lot of them shared many of the same points.  Here are my favorites points.

SET AN ALARM AND WAKE UP EARLY

Rumors are true: the early bird does get the worm.

When I find myself waking up later in the day, the hours seem to fly by and I never have a chance to catch up.

But by setting an alarm and waking up early I’m setting myself up for success.  I have more hours in the day to accomplish my to-do list.

Remember to eat a filling and brain boosting breakfast like avocado toast or a green smoothing with berries.

GET DRESSED

Believe me it’s very tempting to stay in my PJs and sweats but it’s a proven fact that getting dressed up even though you’re just going down the hall will help boost your mood.

Because our clothing has a lot of meaning behind it we tend to adopt a different personality when we wear certain pieces.  Imagine how you feel when you wear a blazer versus a hoodie or bikini versus a dress.

If you wear something that you’d normally lounge in, you’re more likely to get less done.  If you can try to avoid it do.

MAKE A SCHEDULE

If I don’t write down what my day-to-day schedule I’m asking for it.  I’m more productive when I physically write things down as opposed to putting it in my phone.

Also give yourself a timed lunch break and quitting time.  I know for me since I freelance and work for myself as well as as nurse in a  hospital,  I have to plan out my days so that they are the most effective and the hours don’t creep into my bedtime.

DON’T WORK WHERE YOU SLEEP

If it’s possible do not work from bed.  It’s just a lost cause.  You will be more productive if you can have a separate space to work from so you don’t associate rest and relaxation with deadlines and emails.

GET ACTIVE

Carve out time to get some physical activity.  Remember what Elle Woods said,

Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t shoot their husbands, they just don’t.”

You won’t kill your husbands and you’ll be tackling that to-do list in no time.

I personally always feel better after doing some sort of exercise.  I just have to remember the feeling of feeling crappy when I don’t do anything and allow those negative feelings to keep me in bed.  Remember how good you felt the last time you got moving.  It doesn’t have to be an hour long routine but just get moving.

STAY OFF THE ‘GRAM

How is it an hour (or two) can fly by while scrolling on the ‘gram?  When you have work to do cut off major app distractions whether it’s Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat or Facebook.

You can get lost in the nothing and the next thing you know you’ve reposted 20 memes, pinned 4 banana bread receipes and haven’t finished that one email response.

Keep your device away from your work station and keep your phone on “Do Not Call” so you don’t get distracted by others.  Instagram will always be there, so try and remember that scrolling can wait.

GET A CHANGE OF SCENERY

Go outside and see some nature.  It’s a calming and it’s free and can act as a reward for finishing up a project.

As an ambivert I sometimes enjoy and thrive working at home but other times I absolutely hate working without an adventure.

So having moments to get out for a change of scenery forces me not to isolate and reward myself with only something on TV.    A quick 15 minute walk around my neighborhood does the trick.

No, it’s not the same as doing 2 hours of work at my local Starbucks but it helps switch things up.

 

 

Hope you found these tips helpful!  Please feel free to bookmark this post so that you can refer back to these reminders.  I’m rooting for you and for all of us.

Stay home, healthy and be well.

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Chic and Simple LC Lauren Conrad Summer Outfit

Is it just me or does your mood improve when you love your outfit?!  I know mine does, exponentially!  And who doesn’t love a great everyday look that can take you from meetings to meetups with friends in no time.

I’ve been a fan of the pieces from Lauren Conrad’s line at Kohl’s for a long time so when they made the jump a few years ago to extend their sizes to include plus I was so happy!

I don’t have to try and make certain styles work for my body since the clothes now are designed with me in mind.

With the summer heat upon us it can be so overwhelming to think about getting dressed — can’t I just go out in public my skivvies?

But no worries, I honestly have getting dressed in the Florida heat down to a science that will keep you looking and feeling fresh and cool.

What you’re going to need first are some white jeans.  Whether cropped, wide or straight leg or white jeans are a summer fashion staple and are a perfect way to balance and anchor any outfit.  I love these from LC Lauren Conrad because they stop right at my ankle so I can show off my fun brocade printed mules.

Next you’re going to need a light and airy top that will move with you.  Finding one with fun details like an accent sleeve or ditsy print adds a bit more pizzaz!

All you need next is the perfect shoe.  Wear heels, mules or slides depending on the feel of your look and don’t forget a bold statement earring.  I am obsessed with all natural and straw bags and this one is the perfect size to carry all your must haves while out and about.

I could re-wear this kind of outfit all summer long.  It really is a new spin on a uniform. There is no need to overthink it because it will look great every single time.

What does your summer go-to style uniform consist of?

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Happy Spring Fashion with Gibson

Happy First Day of Spring Everyone!

We’ve finally have come to my absolute favorite season of the year because everything is in bloom.  Spring brings warmer weather, longer days and the perfect opportunity to try new fashion!

Of course I’m wearing all the pieces from the Gibson x International Women’s Day Collection on repeat because the entire line is perfect for Spring.

I love everyone’s individual pieces and it makes the collection so fun a whole.  One of my ultimate fave tops is the Roselyn Ruffle Detail Blouse.  It’s super feminine and romantic and had plenty of ruffles to keep this femme happy.

The color is like a mix of a pastel pink and lavender but also comes in a darling ditsy floral print.

It’s available in Petite, Regular and Plus.  So all of you ladies have an opportunity to rock this lovely blouse and the rest of the collection just in time for Spring!

Have you shopped the Gibson x IWD Collection yet?  Some items have been restocked so keep checking if they are back because if they are they won’t be for long.

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a perfect denim story

The only distress I want in my life is when it comes to my jeans.  Through out the years of outfits, the good the bad and the oh-so-amazing, I always come back to a trustworthy duo.  You can never go wrong with a tee shirt and jeans combo, amiright?!

It’s the quintessential outfit because it can be dressed up or down depending on how you want to style your look and my latest shopping adventure at Old Navy proved to be super successful.  I found  a great fit with their Rockstar Jeans! Continue reading “a perfect denim story”

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