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I’m Lauren, an entrepreneur, interior stylist, and Airbnb Superhost with a penchant for jewel tones. I live in sunny Honolulu with my two cats Oliver and Clover.

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Do you know how many times I've stopped doing something because I was worried about what other people would think of me?⁠
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I don't talk about this ever, but I was bullied a lot in high school. Still to this day, I have to consciously talk to myself and remind myself that others' opinions of me do not matter.⁠
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We don't all drink our coffee the same way. Hell, I drink tea every morning.⁠
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It's ok to not be everyone's cup of tea. I promise.

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I’ve spent most of today reminding myself of what I’m grateful for.
I truly do have so much to be thankful for.
But today I’ve been restless, scattered, and otherwise uninspired.
So here’s a picture of Oliver being adorable. (I feel confident adding “Cat Photographer” to my website bio now)

I’m trying to be kind to myself. So I’m closing my computer for today and I’ll start again fresh tomorrow.

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When I’m not counting the grey hairs appearing on top of my head I find myself sucked into any form of self-help/personal development book, podcast, or Netflix special I can get my hands on.

After speaking with a friend yesterday, I realized that we all have our coping mechanisms that we are using to get through this weird time.

She is embracing all the fiction: novels, shows, movies. She’s escaping through fun.

I, on the other hand, have decided that I am going to emerge from quarantine as a new Avenger Superhero + a PhD in Psychology - a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, if you will.

After talking to her and going down the rabbit hole of existential crisis due to all the reading I’ve done. We decided it was probably best I take a 3 day break from self-help and just be. (She said a week and I almost fainted.) If you know me, you’re probably laughing now. You could say I have no chill. It’s something I’m working on.

This morning I picked up Dare to Lead by Brene Brown. Realized it was a personal development book and I put it back on the nightstand. As I was waiting for my tea to finish brewing at the counter, I picked up Get Out of Your Own Way by Dave Hollis. Muttered “fuck” and put it back down. I then walked my butt back to the bedroom to pick up a novel I still hadn’t finished. I THOUGHT I WAS FINALLY IN THE CLEAR TODAY.

But no.

I got in my car, plugged in my phone and a psychology podcast automatically started playing.

This is going to be a very long 3 days.

How are you getting though quarantine?

#sendhelp #alsomyshrink

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Last night? Honestly, I don’t know what day or time it is anymore. That being said... the other night I accidentally spent two hours in the bath. 🌿
TWO WHOLE HOURS.
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I have no idea how it happened. I finished a book and then my mind just wandered. 🌿
I have never lost track of time like that. Never.
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Quarantine is hard and weird. But I’m super grateful it led me to do nothing for two hours.
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What are you grateful for?

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On repeat in my head: “Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't.” - Steve Maraboli // Photo is an oldie but goodie shot by Marc O.

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I am really enjoying the fresh air and my plant babies on the patio this afternoon. That is all. ✌🏼

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When I first attempted to have a morning routine I kept copying everyone else. I felt stressed out not inspired.
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Your morning routine is for YOU. Customize it to make your soul happy.
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You don’t have the same skincare routine as your bff. You shouldn’t have the same morning routine as Oprah.
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These are the 4 essentials you do need everyday: Positive Affirmations + Gratitude + Something Inspirational + Movement
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Positive Affirmations // We all have a Negative Nancy living in our heads. Starting your day with positive affirmations will help to reprogram your negative thoughts and improve confidence. You can journal your affirmations or use ThinkUp on your phone (like me).
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Gratitude // It’s so easy to get caught up in everything that is missing when we forget to take note of the small things that we are so blessed to have. The little things matter. Write down 5 things you’re grateful for.
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Get Inspired // I am so inspired by personal development books. Every single morning you’ll find me at the kitchen counter reading. What inspires you? Learning another language? Sketching? Embroidery? You pick. Set the timer for 15m.
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Movement // You have to like how you’re moving to keep showing up for yourself. You don’t. You can easily get movement in by going for a 30 mim walk.
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What inspires you?

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I left corporate and started working from home in 2014. You could say I am an expert on what to do and not do to have a productive day.
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But really. I’ve been out of corporate since TWENTY FOURTEEN. Where have the years gone?!
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It honestly blows my mind. That being said - here are a few things that I’ve learned on my WFH journey that may help you.
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Have a morning routine. // I schedule an hour each morning for me. My morning routine starts my day off in a peaceful manner which makes my entire day feel so good.
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Make yourself feel pretty. // For me this is putting on some makeup and doing my hair.
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Wear real pants. // My work pants are jeans. I have my sexy go out jeans that squeeze me within an inch of my life and then I have the jeans I can breathe in. I put on jeans and either a button down or a body suit. 🌿
Schedule a lunch break. // YES, get off your ass and go take an undistracted lunch break in your kitchen. Bonus points if you go for a 15 minute walk too.
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Don’t answer your phone. // Working from home isn’t social hour. Set your work hours.
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Drink your water. // I found that when I started working from home I easily forgot to drink enough water. Take your body weight, divide it in half and that’s how many ounces you need.
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What has been hardest about working from home for you?

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Slept in this morning and had green tea + potato chips for breakfast.
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I started to feel guilty about that but then I reminded myself that self-care isn’t just about eating salads and meditating. It’s also about occasionally enjoying “bad” foods without guilt. 🌿
Be kind to yourself. Eat the potato chips. Drink the green juice. Let the haters hate.✌🏼

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