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

self-help books I've read this year reviewed

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 […]

20 lessons from New York for my 20th birthday!

New York city, birthday

HAPPY SECOND WEEK OF SCHOOL! I don’t know about you but I feel like I’m already nose deep in homework and projects?? Maybe because I just got home from NEW YORK CITY and missed out on two days. Which, like, yay! New York! But boo now I have a French essay due and about 60 […]

Switch, change, and rearrange your life

easily make changes

SWITCH IT CHANGE IT REARRANGE IT (If you were a high school cheerleader and attended UCA cheer camp, get my reference? ;)) This seems to be my life motto for the past week. I’m switching it, changing it, and rearranging errrythang lately. Including this blog post, which I’ve changed writing topics three times for already! […]

College Expert Tips for a Successful Finals Week

finals week studying

Can someone tell me how the hell next week is dead week?! If you’re unfamiliar with the term “dead week” it signifies the week before finals. This five day period of hell includes relentless studying, running around like a chicken with its head cut off, and finishing projects. There’s a general rule, during this week, […]

Hey, hello, what’s up, bonjour, salut, quoi de neuf?

Mikayla Jai here, the world’s newest blogger on the SCENE! I love introductions because I love meeting new people. So, feel free to introduce yourself in the comments and here’s what to know about ME! For now, at least.   I’m a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I’m studying Fashion Communications and French Language […]

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 […]