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This is huge for me, y'all. ⁠ ⁠ I have a week

This is huge for me, y'all. ⁠
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I have a week filled with good things, but the thought of it started to feel overwhelming yesterday. So I watched some episodes of The Office and took a nap. 🙌🏾⁠
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Once I rested, here's what else was helpful:⁠
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- Square breathing. ⁠
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- Making an easy stew to lighten my cooking load for the rest of the week ⁠
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- Blocking time on my calendar. It felt good to see that there was more than enough space for everything to get done⁠
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- Spending some time working. I don't work on weekends in the same way that I used to, but I'm not opposed to it when it feels right. A project that felt impossible on Friday afternoon felt easy on Sunday evening, so I went with it. ⁠
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What helps you approach a full week?⁠

I’m pretty bad at spending money on myself. I ev

I’m pretty bad at spending money on myself. I even struggle to think of what I want for my birthday or for the holidays.

So as I prepped for this Friday’s panel on Mindful Spending at @thefinancialdiet’s The Big Reset, I went around my house to find a few purchases that brought me joy. You can swipe to see them for yourself.

This little rug was a souvenir from the month I spent in South Africa. In true Taylor fashion, I almost didn’t buy it. I walked out of the shopping center with my host family, but I was still thinking about the rug in the parking lot. My host mom told me I should go back in and buy it, and I still smile whenever I look at it.

I got myself a three month plant subscription, and now I have two plants in my bathroom! I get to gaze at this beauty while brushing my teeth. A dream 😍

Do you know how hard it is to multitask while steaming your face? Pretty hard 😂 I thought this gadget would help my skin, but it’s also helping me practice presence.

I’d to see you this Friday! Get your ticket to The Big Reset for $19 when you use the code TAYLORELYSE .

You have more choices than you think you do.

I’ve been sitting with truth this all week.

Whenever I feel stuck, there’s another possibility just waiting for me to be brave enough to acknowledge it.

I’m working from home in my actual home for the

I’m working from home in my actual home for the longest stretch since March. This space that I’ve so often taken for granted has become my writing getaway.

Even though we haven’t been home for more than a couple of days at a time, we’ve been making our place feel more like us. It’s been a process of decluttering, reorganizing, reimagining, and DIYing.

We’ve got a ways to go, but we’re discovering what we value in a home, which is an important question to ask about area where you’re investing your time or your money. I’ve noticed my spending patterns change when I reconnect to my values.

On October 16th, @styleapotheca and I are on a panel about mindful spending for @thefinancialdiet ’s The Big Reset Virtual Summit. Don’t worry if you can’t make it live. There will be recordings available! Head to the link in my bio to sign up, and use the code TAYLORELYSE for $10 off.

Matt doesn't show up on my Instagram a lot because

Matt doesn't show up on my Instagram a lot because he likes his privacy, but he's always showing up for me in real life. ⁠⠀
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He gives me pep talks, reminds me to stop scrolling, lends his creative gifts, and brings out the silliest and softest sides of me. ⁠⠀
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You know you've got something special when months of sheltering in place makes you love your partner even more. ⁠⠀
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Thanks @nastasiaphotoco for documenting this iteration of us.⁠⠀

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