Category Archives: Self Lovin

Have you had your fail today?

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Kate Summers

Feeling like a total failure? Today’s your day. Believe it or not, October 13 is the International Day For Failure. And while it may not be as fun as International Grilled Cheese Day or International Dress Your Dog Like a … Continue reading →

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#TakeBackPostpartum – a new mom takes on post-baby body shaming

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Kate Summers

When it comes to body shaming, subjecting ridiculous ideals on new moms is especially deplorable. Kudos to this momma for celebrating her shape and opening up the conversation about priorities in a recent Huffington Post article. In “The Moving Experience … Continue reading →

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Try it Tuesday: Be gentle with yourself

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Kate Summers

Try it Tuesday: write and repeat this reminder. And yes, use sparkly tape if it helps. Why not be a little kinder and gentler with yourself today? It’s so easy, so excruciatingly simple, to get caught up in the shoulds. … Continue reading →

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Owning our story

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Kate Summers

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about vulnerability. Not just thinking – reading and listening. And practicing. Lots of practicing vulnerability. It’s scary stuff, right? Laying it all out there, opening up, allowing other people in – whatever you … Continue reading →

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Bloom

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Kate Summers

Time Marches on…reflecting on a month of self love. I started February with a challenge to share tricks, tips and reminders all month – all related to the often complicated dance we do with ourselves. My hope was to really … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wisdom

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Kate Summers

Brene is right on, of course…but somehow this can be a lot easier said than done. One of the biggest challenges in a month of self-love might just be treating ourselves with the ​same dignity and respect we would someone … Continue reading →

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#LikeAGirl

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Kate Summers

I don’t love football. Or commercials. What I do love is my DVR, which allows me to skip over both. If I’m directing my attention to the television, I want the meat of it thankyouverymuch. Somehow, the makers of feminine … Continue reading →

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Hello lover

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Kate Summers

Let’s give a little love to February. Now that we’re a month out from the “new year, new you” pressures, how about making this a time to “love you, as you.” It’s not easy. Everywhere you turn, from the media … Continue reading →

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The Kick-Ass Courage Project

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Kate Summers

I’m not a very competitive person. I was never much of an athlete, so maybe that’s why, but even with your run-of-the-mill board game night, I’m the one who’s way more into the wine and snacks and laughs than the … Continue reading →

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The best is yet to come

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Kate Summers

While I don’t generally partake in the New Year’s resolutions fodder, I am a big fan of setting intentions and manifesting my desires. And one of my greatest intentions is to always, always be genuine. So today, on the eve … Continue reading →

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