Hi, I'm Ivanna; welcome! I’m a writer, encourager, certified life coach, and mental health and wellness advocate. I share my story and experiences to help and encourage others. Here, you’ll find practical tips and ideas for personal growth, wellness, and faith. Learn more about me here, and read the latest below. Thank you for visiting. I hope you find something helpful and encouraging here today.
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How To Make The Holidays More Meaningful (Five Ideas)
It’s hard to believe that we are already entering the holiday season! The older I get, the more I try to make the holidays more meaningful by creating memories, having experiences, and serving others rather than just giving and receiving gifts. Today, I’m sharing some ways we’ve found to make the holidays enjoyable and more meaningful
Six Ways To Cultivate Joy In A Challenging World
Some of us must decide to choose joy each day. Given the state of the world, it may feel challenging to find something to be joyful about, but that isn’t true. There are still so many things in life in which to find joy. Today, I want to share Six Ways To Cultivate Joy In A Challenging World
Forty-Four Things I’ve Learned in Forty-Four Years Of Life
Today is my Forty-Fourth birthday. Here are Forty-Four Things I’ve Learned in Forty-Four Years in no particular order: 1. Trust God; he knows best and has never failed you, yet. 2. Have grace for yourself; life didn’t come with a handbook (besides the Bible) 3. Forgive people quickly; it’s not worth holding on to
Four Easy Mood-Boosting Activities To Add To Your Day
Sometimes, I can feel low and with my spirits down for what seems to be no good reason. I’ll feel a bit grumpy and don’t feel like doing the things I need to do. Many factors can affect our moods, including sleep deprivation, low blood sugar, stress, diet, and hormones. But sometimes,
The Best Workout Apps For Working Out At Home
As someone who works out at home ninety-nine percent of the time, I am always looking for ways to change up my workouts while keeping them effective. Over the years, I have tried countless workout apps, and today, I wanted to share some of the best ones I’ve found for working out at home.
Everything You Need To Start A Journaling Routine
Journaling isn’t just something I do; I make it an experience. Before I start journaling, I like to set the ambiance and get in the right mindset. I usually make a cup of coffee and light a candle before I start. I grab my favorite journal and pen and let my thoughts flow.
How To Build Confidence
We all want to be confident in ourselves, to show up to places self-assured and with our heads held high. But many of us unfortunately don’t. I believe confidence, not pride, is essential for successfully navigating this life. I also think confidence must be nurtured and built in order to stick. Today, I’m sharing four practical things you can do to build your confidence. These things have helped me, and I hope they also help you.
How To Get More Out Of Your Walking Routine (Four Ways)
In a previous blog post, I discussed some of walking's wellness benefits. You can read it here. Today, I’m sharing some ways you can get more out of your walking routine; I hope you find this helpful.
How To Set Goals and Achieve Them (Four Ways)
When we set goals, we plan to see them to completion. But sometimes that doesn’t happen. This can be for several reasons, such as losing motivation, life circumstances, or just deciding that the goal wasn’t that important. I’ve experienced all of these. But usually, at some point, I find myself back at square one, wanting to accomplish that same goal again,
Five Practical Ways To Experience Personal Growth
We’re on a personal growth journey for as long as we live. Sometimes, we make more significant progress in our growth than at other times. Today, I wanted to share 5 Practical Ways To Experience Personal Growth In Your Life. I have been implementing these things into my personal growth journey and hope they can help you.
How To Advocate For Mental Health (Three Ways To Start)
Some people may never struggle with their mental health, and that’s great. But In 2019, 970 million people globally were living with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depression the most common (World Health Organization). So that means even if you’ve never struggled
The Benefits Of A Morning Routine (Three Things To Include In Yours)
My morning routine is precious to me. It’s a part of my day that impacts the rest of my day, so I truly cherish it. I get up before my family to have a little solitude in the mornings. I start with making a cup of coffee (of course), followed by reading and meditating on a few verses from the Bible, praying, and writing in my journal.
How To Protect Your Peace
As crazy as the world can get, we must take steps to protect our inner peace as much as possible. This is not to say we should ignore what’s happening in the world and forget about everyone struggling or going through hard things. But if we are overtaken by anxiety, we will be too stressed and overwhelmed to do anything to help. Here are four ways to help protect your peace.
How To Stay Motivated To Exercise (Three Tips To Help)
Exercise has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. It has helped me through some very dark times. I exercise daily and use it for mental and physical health. I understand that only some people are naturally drawn to or motivated to exercise. Today I’m sharing three tips for getting started and staying motivated to exercise.
The Wellness Benefits of Walking
I walk for 30-60 minutes most days of the week. I enjoy how walking makes me feel and love that it has been proven to have many fantastic health and wellness benefits. Today, I want to share some of these benefits and how you can get the most out of your walking routine.
How To Be Grateful For Your Life and Enjoy It Now
My purpose for this post is to encourage you to enjoy your life now and everything you have worked hard for and prayed for. Spend time reflecting on your blessings, practicing gratitude, and engaging in your current life before trying to add more and more to it. I write a lot about gratitude here because I have seen its positive impacts on my life and mental health. Here are some ideas of how you can enjoy your life now.
How To Start Journaling (Ideas For Beginners)
Journaling has been a part of my daily routine for many years, and I have benefited mentally and emotionally from keeping a journal. Journaling helps me process my thoughts and feelings by putting them on paper. Sometimes, when I’m feeling stressed or overwhelmed, I’ll grab my journal and write out everything I think and feel. I usually feel better afterward and have more peace and clarity.
How To Read The Bible More (When You Don’t Know Where To Start)
It’s a goal of mine to read the Bible every day. Most of the time, I do, but that only came after I created a reading habit and understood why I was reading it. Today, I want to share some tips that may help you read the Bible more when you don’t know where to start.