Christina Tiplea

Conquer Overwhelm. Live Intentionally.

6 Habits of Organized People

by Filed Under: Intentional Living, Productivity, Simple Living

Do you wish you were more organized and that life was less chaotic? Then this post is for you! Click to read these 6 habits of organized people that can help you become more organized too!Hi Friends! Enjoy this guest post from Emily! XO Christina

Do you ever wish you could get more done? Maybe you feel like you need more hours added to your day?

Chances are you could use some more organization in your life!

Organization has always felt like second nature to me, and I assumed everyone knew how to be organized as well. It wasn’t until I became a teacher that I realized being organized doesn’t come naturally to some people. It amazed me how a student’s notebook could be overflowing with papers, but the one paper that was needed was nowhere to be found. It was very frustrating for my students (and myself)! [Read more…]

Finding the Joy in Winter (+ Free Worksheet)

by Filed Under: Intentional Living

Do you struggle with staying happy during the winter? Read these fabulous tips for beating the cold weather blues and finding the joy in winter, plus receive a FREE worksheet to help you through the process.Do you struggle with your happiness levels during the winter? Perhaps you even feel a tad bit depressed or find yourself counting down the days until spring makes its debut?

I’m not the biggest fan of winter. I’d much rather be soaking up some rays poolside with a margarita in my hand during the winter months….but I live in Chicago, so I’m unfortunately not dealt that weather card during the winter.

As a born and raised Chicagoan though, I have come up with some tried-and-true strategies over the years to not only survive November – April, but to thrive and actually enjoy life during these snowy and frigid months. I haven’t always been able to see the bright side of winter, and I’ve had my fair share of wondering why I haven’t moved south yet, but I’ve found that the right mindset and tools to deal with the cold weather can dramatically improve the situation.
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How to Create a Workspace that Fuels Productivity

by Filed Under: Productivity, Self-Employment

Do you often find yourself struggling to be productive while working in your home office or at your desk at work? Read these awesome tips to figure out how to create a workspace that fuels productivity so you can be a productivity beast! :) Plus a free course to learn even more time management tips!Do you often find yourself struggling to be productive while working in your home office or at your desk at work?

Perhaps you have an issue focusing on the task at hand or you often become distracted by the various interruptions that can occur when you are trying to get important work done.

Today I’m going to be sharing my top tips for how to create a workspace that fuels productivity. Whether you are self-employed and work from home or have a 9-5 office job, these suggestions are sure to help you make your workspace a place that facilitates your ability to be a productivity beast! 🙂 [Read more…]

15 Ways to Make Your Mornings Happier (+ Free Printable)

by Filed Under: Health, Intentional Living, Productivity

Do you feel like you wake on the wrong side of the bed....every single day? As a night owl by nature, I'm here to tell you that mornings CAN be enjoyable, even if you aren't a morning person. Read these 15 life-changing ways to make your mornings happier, plus receive a free printable checklist to help you implement these changes into your own life!Do you wake up in the morning feeling like a Mack truck hit you and you didn’t even have the energy to get the license plate number?

I feel you. I used to be the complete opposite of a morning person, a total night owl. I would scoff at people who told me that they loved the wee hours of the morning, and thought they were absolutely insane. [Read more…]

December 2015 Blog Income and Traffic Report

by Filed Under: Blog Income Reports, Self-Employment

Want to know how I made over $2,350 from blogging last month as a stay-at-home Mom? Click to read exactly how I earn an income from blogging in my December 2015 Blog Income and Traffic Report!Hi Friends!

I hope January is treating you well so far and that you are enjoying the fresh start that a brand new year can bring!

Today marks my 1 year blogging anniversary – woohoo! Hard to believe how quickly it’s gone by. Time flies when you’re having fun, right? To celebrate with my readers, I created Simplify – a free 4-week course to help you curb the chaos in your life. If you haven’t signed up already, you can click here to grab this course….it’s free, so there’s nothing to lose! 🙂

I’m back with another income report, so let’s jump in! [Read more…]

Announcing Simplify: A Free 4-Week Course

by Filed Under: Simple Living

This FREE 4-week course is designed to help you simplify and curb the chaos in your life. This course is complete with actionable strategies that can be immediately applied to your own life; don't miss out on this opportunity to sign up today for free! :)

Hi friends!

I hope you had a lovely holiday season and that your 2016 is off to a great start.

Things have been a little quiet from me these past few weeks, and it’s because I’ve been working on something super exciting for you all.

I am celebrating one whole year of blogging on January 6th and wanted to do something HUGE to thank you all for following me on this journey. [Read more…]

How to Give the Gift of Relaxation

by Filed Under: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas, Holidays

The gift of relaxation is the best gift you could possibly give to your loved ones! Read these lovely gift ideas for how to give the gift of relaxation that will remind the recipient to take some time for themselves to just relax and be at peace. A big thank you to Nature’s Bounty® Earthly Elements™ for sponsoring this post! Their products were gifted to me for review. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

While we all experience stress throughout the year, the holidays really seem to put us all into a frenzy.

Between the parties, buying and wrapping presents, decorating, cooking, and baking….it leaves many of us feeling a bit frazzled. So often I see my friends and family members stressed to the brink this time of year, and I’m always trying to think of how I can help them to relax a bit more and enjoy the holiday season to the fullest.

While it’s always wonderful to offer your time and lend a hand to help those who are struggling to get everything done, I also think it’s nice to gift them with items that will help remind them to take some time for themselves to just relax and be at peace. [Read more…]

Easy Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season

by Filed Under: Holidays

Giving to others who are in need is such a beautiful way to find joy during the holidays. Here are four super easy ways to give back this holiday season!

While many of us have the desire to give back in some way or other during the holiday season especially, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to begin or find out what opportunities are available to us.

The holidays will be over before we know it, but there are still so many easy ways you can give back this holiday season! There are many opportunities to give throughout the entire year, but there are truly more chances to give during December than any other month. [Read more…]

5 Tips for Self-Care During the Holidays

by Filed Under: Health, Holidays

Do the holiday have you on the brink of exhaustion? Making self-care a priority during the holiday season is so important. Here are 5 tips for self-care during the holidays!A big thank you to Nature’s Bounty® Earthly Elements™ for sponsoring this post! Their products were gifted to me for review. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

The holidays have a tendency to put us on the brink of exhaustion at all times.

We worry ourselves into a frenzy trying to be everything to everyone and can easily get to a point where we completely forget to take care of ourselves.

How can you keep giving to others if you don’t have anything left to give?

The answer is simple: you can’t. [Read more…]

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