Life with Jessi 101

We are already two months into 2022. How are everyone's goals coming along? Have you reached some or have you fallen a little short? Today's post is for those that need that extra motivation to take control of their health. I’m going to be sharing my favorite at-home workouts and the sites I use. Let’s get to it babes!  I follow many fitness accounts on Instagram and Youtube. Each account has at-home workouts of all kinds, short or long duration, no equipment or equipment, the choices are endless. The ones that I have consistently gone back to for workouts are: The Fitness Marshall - fun cardio, dance/Zumba-inspired workouts.  Yoga with Adriene - yoga-focused, does include some good stretching and meditations also. MadFit - intervals focused on full-body elements, keeps up with on-trend music or workout trends.   Lazy Dancer Tips - ballet dancer-focused workouts, include full classes, tips, and exercises.  Blogilates - intermediate to advanced interval focused o...

Productivity is defined as the state or quality of producing something. Productivity for me is having intention throughout the day. Now I might have the intention to take an easy day and watch Netflix all day after a long week, and that is completely okay! Some people think productivity is getting things done every single day, not taking breaks, or being busy busy busy. I am here to tell you no that is not productivity. Here are my top five ways of helping me have the most productive week.  Have a routine set in place for each day. Mix it up a bit each day so you don’t get bored. Set time blocks. Such as a 2-hour window to focus on work or homework, an hour to do something creative, and forty-five minutes for self-care. The possibilities are endless.  Spread out to-do list items throughout the week. This will prevent burnout and last-minute stress.   Plan self-care and days off each week. Planing this each week will help burnout and procrastination.  It is okay ...

How are we already in February!? It feels like the New Year was just last weekend! But here is to a new month babes! With that being said a new year or new month is a great time to start learning something new. I know I have a couple of things I am wanting to learn the year. Whether it be for fun, work, or school. Here is what I hope to learn in the year 2022!  Cooking  Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator  Graphic Design  Instagram Reels  Tiktok  Becoming a Morning Person  Cash Only Budgeting  Knitting  Social Media and Communications of College Athletics  Self Photography  Weightlift  Sewing  Crocheting  Cricut and Vinal Projects  Walk a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) What are some things you want to learn this month or even this year? Let me know in the comments below! We could hold each other accountable babes!

Let’s be real everyone relies on our phones. More than we would like to admit, sadly. We each have our favorite apps that we can’t live without. The top five that I use the most are  Instagram - My favorite social media app. Of course, I couldn’t live without scrolling through that multiple times a day.  Outlook - My calendar and my emails are all living here. I can’t miss a meeting for work or an email from a professor.  Facetime - I love Facetiming family members back home or even my boyfriend from time to time.  PNC - I use my bank card way too much. I need to know how much money I spend and how much is left on a daily basis.  Goodreads - this is where all my books are held. The ones I have read, currently reading, and want to read.  What are the top five apps that you can’t live without? Let me know in the comments below! Later, babes!

One of the first books I read in the new year was Atomic Habits by James Clear. If you have not read it yet I suggest you do. I recommend it for anyone wanting to set new goals for the new year but not get derailed as they have in the past time and time again. Or those that love to stay on a routine even through the crazy times of the pandemic. It changed my outlook on goal setting and routines and turned it into systems and habits.  System - a process that led to results.  Habit - a behavior that has been repeated enough times to become automatic.  Our habits can be broken down into a feedback loop that involves four steps: cue, craving, response, and reward. Clear then goes on to explain a simple set of rules that we can use to build better habits called the Four Laws of Behavior Change. You will have to read the book yourself to learn more. I promise you won’t regret it.  With all the being said after finishing the book I used these two sets of rules to ...

Hey Hey, it’s Friday! How are we finishing the second week of the new year already?! Has anyone hit a slump in motivation on their new goals or habits? Don’t worry I got this post full of inspirational quotes to get you fired up again! Take what you need below, babes!

A new year means new trends in all aspects of our lives. My favorites are fashion and beauty! I have made a list of all the trends you guys need to be on the watch for the rest of winter 2022. Let’s take a look! Fashion: Bold Colors  No neutral or boring colors this winter! Bring out the bold colors hot pink, violet, lime green, or red. Whether it’s a monochromatic look or just of pop of accent color, your winter won’t be boring with bold colors.  Shackets A shacket is a shirt/jacket combo. The classic wool plaid you can’t go wrong with but leather and shearling shackets are becoming a hit in 2022.  Leather Pants Faux leather leggings have been a staple in past winter fashion but this year faux leather pants are taking over! They are a hit in a straight cut, original black or bold colors like red or olive green. Styling these pants with posh classics, like a slim-fit crewneck sweater or a button-up shirt for a look you can’t go wrong with!  Knee High Boots This basic...

  We discussed in my last post-goal setting. One of the tips I gave in that was making a vision board. A vision board can be a great visual reminder each day about the goals you have made. It can also be a way of keeping track of the breakdown plan and deadlines of each goal.  First, let's go over a few steps that need to be done before making your vision board.  Take a moment to reflect on what you accomplished in the past year. What did you accomplish? What did you try and fail? How could you retry to meat success? What did you do that you are proud of?  Think about the new direction you want to take your life in. You are in control of your life. If you don’t like something you can change it. READ THAT AGAIN!  What do you want to change? The things you are unhappy with are the key to determining where you want to go next. Everyone has ONE thing they want to change about themselves. Once you understand exactly what you want to change, you can do the real work o...