This blog is a deep dive into the things that matter to me… & maybe you too.

I hope you find this page both reflective and restorative, leaving you better than when you found it. Lord knows our souls could use more of that.

How A Lack of Discipline in My Twenties Led to Laziness In My Thirties
Kelsey DeYoung Kelsey DeYoung

How A Lack of Discipline in My Twenties Led to Laziness In My Thirties

Our culture is one of gluttony often parallel with the YOLO mentality, and slothfulness masked as “self-care” or “self-love” at times. Of course I believe in the need for self-care and rest as well as treating yourself… AND, let’s be honest, as a society we’ve become wayyyyy more indulgent in the name of self-preservation than what is balanced or even needed… in my relationship with discipline (really the lack thereof as of late), I noticed my lack of boundaries with indulgence versus self-control.

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13 Years of Therapy Prepared Me for This: How to Choose Change Over Comfort & Learn to Like Yourself Again
Kelsey DeYoung Kelsey DeYoung

13 Years of Therapy Prepared Me for This: How to Choose Change Over Comfort & Learn to Like Yourself Again

This Monday, I’m starting a plan to live hyper intentionally for 90-days. These coming few months are me being willing to make a conscious choice to embody discipline and mental strength, repeatedly and consistently. Much like my 13 years of choosing therapy week after week, month after month, this is an exercise in mental toughness and commitment to bettering myself in body, mind, heart and spirit.

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