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Living my life, sharing what I learn.

Hi, I’m Ivanna Baron. Welcome! I’m a writer and encourager. I share my thoughts and experiences to help and encourage others. Additionally, I share practical tips for personal growth, wellness, and faith. Learn more about me here and read my latest blog posts below. Join my newsletter to receive updates via email. Thank you for stopping by. I hope you find something helpful here.

My Thoughts and Experiences

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On Cultivating Joy

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 to find joy in. Today, I want to share Six Ways to Cultivate More Joy in Life.

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On Journaling

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

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On Peace Of Mind

At times, the world can feel out of control and chaotic. So, I’ve learned that I must protect my inner peace as much as possible. This is not to say I ignore what’s happening in the world and forget about everyone struggling. But I’ve learned that if I’m overtaken

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On Morning Routines

Having a morning routine equips you to handle everything you encounter throughout your day better. By establishing a morning routine, you prioritize self-care, mental health, and personal growth, which enables you to serve everyone in your life better and more effectively.

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On Sustainable Wellness

When we begin a wellness journey, we want to set ourselves up for success, so we read, watch videos, listen to wellness podcasts, and more. We try to find the perfect wellness routine, eat the right amount of calories, and exercise perfectly to reach our wellness goals quickly. Research isn’t bad, but

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On Hearing God’s Voice

Sometimes we find ourselves having to make a decision about something, but are unsure what to do. We ask God for direction, but we feel he has gone silent. This can be frustrating and make us feel alone in our decisions. I’ve been there and have found some things that help me hear God’s voice more clearly

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On Exercise

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.

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On Decluttering

Several years ago, I decided to embrace a minimalist lifestyle and completely decluttered my home. This was a time when I experienced high levels of anxiety and stress, and I believe having so much stuff contributed to that anxiety. Since decluttering and adopting a minimalist lifestyle, I’m less stressed,

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On Perserverance

Life can be challenging at times, but there are still so many things to be joyful about. I’ve experienced some challenging and anxiety-ridden times in my life, but through it all, God has sustained me and given me the strength to keep going! 

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On Bible Reading

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 create a Bible-reading habit and read the Bible more consistently.

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On Social Media Breaks

At least once a month or so, I deactivate my social media accounts. You see, I can have a bit of an addictive personality, and when I like something, I can go a bit overboard with it. With social media, I love to feel like I’m making a positive impact on someone’s life and encouraging them in some way.

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On 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 Ways to Experience Personal Growth. I have been incorporating these into my personal growth journey and hope they help you.

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