HOW TO BRING YOUR TRAVEL DREAMS TO LIFE

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MARCH 1st! Holy YES! I’m looking forward to a night of goal setting, content planning, and a bit of cleaning. Today’s a new moon so take advantage of the motivation you’re feeling! And how convenient, I’m bringing you an artsy-craftsy post! Ready for some travel inspo? If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed […]

HUSTLING IN TODAY’S WORLD

rise and grind, the meaning to hustle in this day and age

LISTEN UP! It’s Thursday, we’re almost the end of February which means SOMEHOW two months of this new year are already gone. I’m as blown away writing that sentence as you are reading it. Question: have you been hustling? Many people know that I hate New Year’s resolutions, but if you have them, are you […]

THE SECRET TO BEING A BADASS

yoga for beginners, learning new things constantly

What’s the secret to being a badass? Know a LITTLE about A LOT of things. It really is that simple. The art of continual learning. I love studying entrepreneurs and CEOs. They have habits and talents I most definitely want to inhabit. Like cmon, who doesn’t want the skills and routines of people who make […]

3 REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO START JOURNALING RIGHT NOW

why you should be journaling for self help and for self development

Happy Monday guys!! Monday’s are so refreshing, à mon avis (in my opinion). There’s just something about a fresh start to a week that I adore. I started my Monday morning with some tea, breakfast, and relaxation. Part of my relaxation routine is journaling. I love writing, obviously, and it’s so therapeutic. Paper can’t judge you- […]

BEST and WORST self-help books I’ve read this year

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BEFORE WE START THIS POST: I’m hosting a giveaway on my Instagram page! My lovely friend from Wanderlux Store, aka the CUTEST etsy shop, sent me some goodies for the giveaway as well. Check out the giveaway post here to enter! Or find me @themikaylajai on Insta. Good luck!! We’re kicking off this week with […]

The time I cried in a trash room…

You have to fall down to pick yourself back up. That’s just how it is. When you’re in the midst of something amazing, positive, and life-changing, your world is going to shatter. That’s just how it is. Things will crash and burn and even the most positive of people run into brick walls that magically […]

20 motivational quotes to kick your butt into shape

My favorite captions I post with my Instagram pictures are those with inspiration and motivational meanings behind them. It’s truly a gift when you can connect with another person, remind them of their worth, and then send them off to be great. Whether that’s reminding my friends a simple ‘you got this’ or really connecting […]