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7 Tips for Rediscovering Your Inner Bookworm

January 29, 2021 By Melanie No Comments

rediscover your inner bookworm

This blog post was co-written with H&H Marketing Assistant (and fellow bookworm) KellyAnne Tang

My love affair with reading started in the 1st grade. I was just 6 years old and had entered a friendly bookworm competition with my classmates. It was the teacher’s fun way of encouraging us to read and our parents were required to sign off on every book that we documented. After a full school year, I had read 250 books (albeit lots of small Little Golden Books) and won a pretty sweet trophy that’s still sitting on a shelf in my dad’s house. I guess you can say I’ve been a voracious reader ever since.

Fiction has always been my category of choice and I grew up passionately reading all of those fan fav series like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Twilight. One of my favorite authors is Jodi Picoult (that woman has some seriously incredible novels!) but I also have a healthy love of classics like “Pride & Prejudice” by Jane Austen and mysteries like “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie.

Call it adulthood but over the past few years the number of books I would read each year started dwindling. So in order to reignite my love for this hobby, I decided to challenge myself to read 2 books a month this year and document it on GoodReads.

Reading is just one hobby that I’ve previously mentioned can add a bit more health and happiness into your life (see 49 other ways in THIS POST). If you’re looking to rediscover your own inner bookworm, my H&H marketing assistant, KellyAnne, has a ton of great tips for you to try!

Here are some of her recs:

Participate in a Fun Reading Challenge

If you always have trouble deciding what book to read, there are tons of great reading challenges out there that can provide a little structure. They also offer a great opportunity to branch out of your usual literary comfort zones and bubbles. Here are a few that sounded really interesting!

·      PopSugar Reading Challenge

·      BookRiot’s “Read Harder” Challenge with recommendations from the New York Public Library

·      Reading Women Challenge

·      52 Book Club Reading Challenge

Track Your Reading

Just like many other habits, keeping track of the books you read can help keep you motivated. Even just writing down the titles you’ve read in a note on your phone can give you that little feeling of satisfaction that will keep you wanting more. Also, if you tend to forget what you read the next day, it might also be fun to try writing reviews so you can absorb what you read.

Start or Join a (Virtual) Book Club

Everything is more fun with friends! Gather the fellow bookworms in your life and start your own book club. Check out these tips from Oprah if you’re not sure how to start. There are also already a bunch of online book clubs that you can join as well! Not only will you read more with a community, but you’ll get more out of your reading when you discuss it with others.

It’s Okay To Read Multiple Books at Once

Until recently, I was a strict believer in reading one book at a time. I thought that was the best way to really focus on what I was reading, but that’s also how I often ended up with one book sitting untouched on my nightstand for months on end.

Once I started reading multiple books at once, I began feeling so much more engaged. It eliminates the indecision I usually faced when picking my next read. Choosing between nonfiction and fiction always felt like choosing between savory and sweet at brunch.

Now I keep a variety of books lined up, usually a nonfiction, a novel, an audiobook for walking, and maybe a collection of short stories or poetry. I like that I always have options depending on my mood, how much time I have, and how much energy I have. When I just have ten minutes to spare or I feel tired, I can read a poem or a short story. Give it a try! It might totally change your reading experience like it did mine.

Set a Tiny Goal

This tip is inspired by a “Life Kit” podcast episode on the benefits of tiny habits, which you should definitely give a listen if you have 12 minutes to spare. This idea doesn’t just go for reading. Setting tiny goals can be the key to starting all kinds of new habits. In this case, try setting a tiny reading goal for yourself of reading a page a day, maybe even just a paragraph. You can always read more if you want to, but starting small will help you develop the habit in the beginning.

Try Creating a Reading Ritual

Make reading time something that you really look forward to by making it feel special. Brew yourself a cup of tea, cozy up with your favorite blanket, or light your favorite candle. If you make reading really enjoyable, you’ll be more likely to stick with it.

If You’re Not into a Book, Let It Go

This is a super important tip. You do NOT have to finish every book. If you’re a few chapters in and aren’t feeling it, it is 100% okay to put it down. If you’re looking for permission, I’m giving it to you right now. Life’s too short to read books you don’t like.

Rediscover your inner bookworm

I hope these tips are helpful and we’d love to hear your suggestions or just what you’re reading right now!

PSA: If you’re able to, don’t forget to support your local bookstores! Some of my favorites include McNally Jackson and Greenlight Books. You can also look for secondhand books on ThriftBooks, or access tons of free books through libraries, using apps like Libby.

Happy reading! 

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I invite you to:
✨ close your eyes
✨ place a hand on your heart and belly
✨ take 3 slow breaths through your nose and out your mouth 
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Now put down your phone, step away from the computer or tv and do something that brings you joy for as little as 5 min 🥰. #mindfulnesspractice

Posting twice in 1 day like it’s 2015 because I
Posting twice in 1 day like it’s 2015 because I had the BEST time roaming around downtown Denver with @_withhelen and just felt like sharing something outside of home content. 😅💕 
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After a long winter and with the recent move, I’ve been spending a lot more time inside so I’m gonna make a point to do a mini #DenverDay at least once a week! 
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If you missed it, I have a BIG denver guide with lots of recs for my fav spots in the mile high city. I’ll continue to add to it as I find places that I think you may enjoy! 
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I know you don’t all live here so let me know if these kinds of roundups are something you would like to see? Truthfully, sometimes I’m so busy “creating” specific content that it feels really refreshing to just be able to document things I’m doing and share it with you on the fly like this. 😊 
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{PS: if you like matcha lattes & treats, I’ve determined that @milkteapeople has the BEST lineup in Denver} #denverblogger #thingstodoindenver

✨ A quiet Monday morning after a weekend spent o
✨ A quiet Monday morning after a weekend spent offline ✨. I didn’t plan on taking a little social media break but the last two days were so busy unboxing the rest of our things, putting together new furniture, making trips to IKEA and Home Depot, and organizing as much as possible. 
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I guess you can say it was a hardcore weekend reset lol but it made waking up in our (almost) finished bedroom extra sweet. 💕
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Swipe for more little scenes from our around the house since that’s what my weekend photo dump consisted of! 
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Hope you all are having an amazing start to your week! #homesweethome #phillipshome

✨ 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬
✨ 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 ✨ A few things I’ve learned over the past 8 years of practicing yoga: 
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✨ Your body is constantly changing. Instead of approaching it with judgement, learn to honor it 
✨ There is power in stillness 
✨ Your mat is no place for your ego
✨ Take time to appreciate the present moment. You’ll never get it back 
✨ Have courage and be patient
✨ There is no such thing as failure, only opportunities for growth 
✨ lnstead of turning to the world for answers, look inwards and you’ll find that everything you need is already there.
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For all my yogis out there, what is something yoga has taught you?  #MyYogaLife

Winding down with a good book, a glass of water an
Winding down with a good book, a glass of water and my go to sleep gummies from @OLLYwellness. #ad 💤 These have really come in handy on nights when I need just a little extra sleep support (at home or while traveling) without feeling groggy in the morning. 
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They’re made with melatonin, L-Theanine — the same calming property in matcha — and botanicals like chamomile to help promote rest and relaxation. 😴 You can find them at @target (def recommend their new strawberry flavor 🍓)! Have you tried these yet? 
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#OLLYAmbassador #OLLYSponsored  #TargetPartner #Target #liketkit #LTKunder50 @shop.ltk
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Coachella Day 2 calls for two very different outfi
Coachella Day 2 calls for two very different outfits, dancing, hanging at the American Express lounge for ear seeding with @wthn, good food and lots of exploring! 🌸🎡✌🏼 
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I’ll be dropping more BTS on stories soon but in the meantime I’m currently stuffing my face at the Indio Market tent before Doja Cat & The Weeknd go on stage! 🎶 
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Overall, my first (and probably last 😂) time at Coachella has been a blast! #coachella2022

*Goes to festival once* 🦋🌸🍒🎡 {Swipe fo
*Goes to festival once* 🦋🌸🍒🎡 {Swipe for the full fit and BTS} Such a fun afternoon at #SohoDesertHouse with my babe @alyssabrieloff! Thx  to @amass.botanics for the delicious sips and amazing experience before we head to @Coachella! 🎶 #coachella2022

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Channeling all the ✨glowy✨ vibes this sunny morning with the help of my @ipsy Glam Bag Plus!! (Swipe for a closer look at what’s inside)  I’ve been a fan of Ipsy for years and 100% attest that  it’s the best beauty subscription out there. 👏🏻
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I especially love that as of last year they’ve been stepping up their clean beauty commitment and are making non-toxic, cruelty-free products more accessible! 
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The Glam Bag Plus is $28 a month and you always get five FULL SIZE products in it. 😍💄 And considering the products in my bag this month would be $250 if I bought them in store, their subscription is such a steal! 
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Here are the products I’m using today: 
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💋 @Yensabeauty Silk Serum Foundation
💋 @111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster
💋 @Generationskinaus Kakadu Plum Eye Patches
💋 @Roenbeauty Cake Mascara
💋 @HipDot Sun Goddess Face Palette 
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Have you tried Ipsy before? #IpsyPartner

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Hi beautiful friends! 🥰 It’s been awhile since I’ve let you “takeover” my account so let’s make it happen! 
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All you gotta do is leave a comment with a request for any specific content you’d like to see and I’ll pick a few to create + give you a shoutout when I post. 
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These H&H takeovers are a fun way for me to push myself creatively while bringing YOU something you really wanna see! 
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{📸: @hnguyenphotography // Set: @popflex_active}

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This is what 🌸 pink 🌸 dreams are made of. Fun fact: I went to college in St Pete and always wanted to stay in this very Barbie style resort, so it’s really cool to finally be making it happen! 
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I’m curious — which town/city did you go to school in? Drop it below 👇🏼 and swipe for a few more pics from my camera roll
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#vacaymode #pinkpalace #floridatrip #photodump

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Meet me in the gardens 🌸 {swipe for flamingos and gorgeous foliage from today’s adventure in @sunkengardensstpete } . Anyone else love exploring botanical gardens? It’s one of my fav things 🥰 #floridatrip #vacationmode

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Don’t ever underestimate the power of even the smallest kind gesture or words of encouragement. 
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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧. And let me tell you, as someone on the receiving end of comments and messages for years, your kindness is never forgotten. 
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A few years ago I decided to start saving positive messages I receive into a Dropbox folder called #HappyNotes. That folder serves as a reminder whenever I’m questioning my work and what I share — of the positive impact I’m making (no matter how small or large).
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And today, I’m sharing just a few screenshots from that folder because I want you to know that 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭. Thank you to all of you who have shared these with me 
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I also hope this serves as a reminder that 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐎 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! Even if the affects are unseen, you never know how much of a positive impact you are making. 
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So keep sharing and spreading positivity. We do need more of it in this world ❤️ #wordsofencouragement


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𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 💕 {Swipe for gentle reminders and words of encouragement to prioritize your #mentalhealth} 
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✨ SAVE to reference later and share any that speak to you in this moment. ✨
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𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰…
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I invite you to:
✨ close your eyes
✨ place a hand on your heart and belly
✨ take 3 slow breaths through your nose and out your mouth 
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Now put down your phone, step away from the computer or tv and do something that brings you joy for as little as 5 min 🥰. #mindfulnesspractice
Posting twice in 1 day like it’s 2015 because I Posting twice in 1 day like it’s 2015 because I had the BEST time roaming around downtown Denver with @_withhelen and just felt like sharing something outside of home content. 😅💕 
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After a long winter and with the recent move, I’ve been spending a lot more time inside so I’m gonna make a point to do a mini #DenverDay at least once a week! 
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If you missed it, I have a BIG denver guide with lots of recs for my fav spots in the mile high city. I’ll continue to add to it as I find places that I think you may enjoy! 
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I know you don’t all live here so let me know if these kinds of roundups are something you would like to see? Truthfully, sometimes I’m so busy “creating” specific content that it feels really refreshing to just be able to document things I’m doing and share it with you on the fly like this. 😊 
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{PS: if you like matcha lattes & treats, I’ve determined that @milkteapeople has the BEST lineup in Denver} #denverblogger #thingstodoindenver
✨ A quiet Monday morning after a weekend spent o ✨ A quiet Monday morning after a weekend spent offline ✨. I didn’t plan on taking a little social media break but the last two days were so busy unboxing the rest of our things, putting together new furniture, making trips to IKEA and Home Depot, and organizing as much as possible. 
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I guess you can say it was a hardcore weekend reset lol but it made waking up in our (almost) finished bedroom extra sweet. 💕
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Swipe for more little scenes from our around the house since that’s what my weekend photo dump consisted of! 
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Hope you all are having an amazing start to your week! #homesweethome #phillipshome
✨ 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬 ✨ 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 ✨ A few things I’ve learned over the past 8 years of practicing yoga: 
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✨ Your body is constantly changing. Instead of approaching it with judgement, learn to honor it 
✨ There is power in stillness 
✨ Your mat is no place for your ego
✨ Take time to appreciate the present moment. You’ll never get it back 
✨ Have courage and be patient
✨ There is no such thing as failure, only opportunities for growth 
✨ lnstead of turning to the world for answers, look inwards and you’ll find that everything you need is already there.
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For all my yogis out there, what is something yoga has taught you?  #MyYogaLife
Winding down with a good book, a glass of water an Winding down with a good book, a glass of water and my go to sleep gummies from @OLLYwellness. #ad 💤 These have really come in handy on nights when I need just a little extra sleep support (at home or while traveling) without feeling groggy in the morning. 
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They’re made with melatonin, L-Theanine — the same calming property in matcha — and botanicals like chamomile to help promote rest and relaxation. 😴 You can find them at @target (def recommend their new strawberry flavor 🍓)! Have you tried these yet? 
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#OLLYAmbassador #OLLYSponsored  #TargetPartner #Target #liketkit #LTKunder50 @shop.ltk
https://liketk.it/3DKYw
Coachella Day 2 calls for two very different outfi Coachella Day 2 calls for two very different outfits, dancing, hanging at the American Express lounge for ear seeding with @wthn, good food and lots of exploring! 🌸🎡✌🏼 
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I’ll be dropping more BTS on stories soon but in the meantime I’m currently stuffing my face at the Indio Market tent before Doja Cat & The Weeknd go on stage! 🎶 
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Overall, my first (and probably last 😂) time at Coachella has been a blast! #coachella2022
*Goes to festival once* 🦋🌸🍒🎡 {Swipe fo *Goes to festival once* 🦋🌸🍒🎡 {Swipe for the full fit and BTS} Such a fun afternoon at #SohoDesertHouse with my babe @alyssabrieloff! Thx  to @amass.botanics for the delicious sips and amazing experience before we head to @Coachella! 🎶 #coachella2022
Channeling all the ✨glowy✨ vibes this sunny mo Channeling all the ✨glowy✨ vibes this sunny morning with the help of my @ipsy Glam Bag Plus!! (Swipe for a closer look at what’s inside)  I’ve been a fan of Ipsy for years and 100% attest that  it’s the best beauty subscription out there. 👏🏻
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I especially love that as of last year they’ve been stepping up their clean beauty commitment and are making non-toxic, cruelty-free products more accessible! 
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The Glam Bag Plus is $28 a month and you always get five FULL SIZE products in it. 😍💄 And considering the products in my bag this month would be $250 if I bought them in store, their subscription is such a steal! 
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Here are the products I’m using today: 
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💋 @Yensabeauty Silk Serum Foundation
💋 @111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster
💋 @Generationskinaus Kakadu Plum Eye Patches
💋 @Roenbeauty Cake Mascara
💋 @HipDot Sun Goddess Face Palette 
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Have you tried Ipsy before? #IpsyPartner
Hi beautiful friends! 🥰 It’s been awhile sinc Hi beautiful friends! 🥰 It’s been awhile since I’ve let you “takeover” my account so let’s make it happen! 
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All you gotta do is leave a comment with a request for any specific content you’d like to see and I’ll pick a few to create + give you a shoutout when I post. 
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These H&H takeovers are a fun way for me to push myself creatively while bringing YOU something you really wanna see! 
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Examples include: new recipe, plank challenge, matcha making, yoga tutorial, spring activewear styling, houseplant tips, routine vid… or anything else your heart desires
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Ready, set, go! 👇🏼 
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{📸: @hnguyenphotography // Set: @popflex_active}
This is what 🌸 pink 🌸 dreams are made of. Fu This is what 🌸 pink 🌸 dreams are made of. Fun fact: I went to college in St Pete and always wanted to stay in this very Barbie style resort, so it’s really cool to finally be making it happen! 
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I’m curious — which town/city did you go to school in? Drop it below 👇🏼 and swipe for a few more pics from my camera roll
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#vacaymode #pinkpalace #floridatrip #photodump
Meet me in the gardens 🌸 {swipe for flamingos a Meet me in the gardens 🌸 {swipe for flamingos and gorgeous foliage from today’s adventure in @sunkengardensstpete } . Anyone else love exploring botanical gardens? It’s one of my fav things 🥰 #floridatrip #vacationmode
Don’t ever underestimate the power of even the s Don’t ever underestimate the power of even the smallest kind gesture or words of encouragement. 
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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧. And let me tell you, as someone on the receiving end of comments and messages for years, your kindness is never forgotten. 
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A few years ago I decided to start saving positive messages I receive into a Dropbox folder called #HappyNotes. That folder serves as a reminder whenever I’m questioning my work and what I share — of the positive impact I’m making (no matter how small or large).
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And today, I’m sharing just a few screenshots from that folder because I want you to know that 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭. Thank you to all of you who have shared these with me 
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I also hope this serves as a reminder that 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐎 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! Even if the affects are unseen, you never know how much of a positive impact you are making. 
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So keep sharing and spreading positivity. We do need more of it in this world ❤️ #wordsofencouragement
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