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Breaking Out of the Beginner Plateau in Language Learning
The plateau isn’t a sign that you’re failing—it’s a sign that you’ve reached a new stage in your learning journey.
Overcoming Travel Anxiety With Logic: Talking Yourself Through an Anxiety Attack
If you ever find yourself spiraling mid-travel (or in any overwhelming situation), here’s a method you can use to get control of your anxiety before it gets control of you. The best part is that it’s totally free!
How I Manifested My Travel Dreams with a Mood Board | Turning Travel Goals into Reality
I created my mood board to pull myself out of a rut and inspire and motivate myself through intentional travel planning. The act of visualizing brought so much excitement that I began to create the life of a person who travels for a living. If your mood board doesn’t make you want to take action, you haven’t dreamed big enough.
Myths About Learning a Language as an Adult: Busting Language Stereotypes
If you’re still holding onto the idea that you’re too old, too busy, or too set in your ways to learn a language, let me remind you that you’re never too old to start something new.
Checking In: How Are Your January Goals Going?
We can sometimes get so caught up in the hustle of doing that we forget to pause and reflect. The end of the month is a perfect time to review, reset, and adjust if necessary.
Celebrating Milestones Big and Small: Why You Deserve to Celebrate Yourself
Life is not just about meeting goals but also about enjoying the journey.
10 Empowering Affirmations for Travelers in the New Year
If you have been hesitating to take the leap into the world of travel, this is your sign to believe in yourself and your dreams.
Planning for Language Learning Success in 2025: Top 5 Tips for Consistency and Progress
Language learning is a journey, not a race. Some days will feel easy and exciting, while others might feel like a slog. That’s okay. The key is to stay consistent and remind yourself why you started.
Top 3 Lessons I’ve Learned from Traveling the World
I was determined to fly. Getting on a plane to a place where you don’t know anyone or the language is scary. Never getting on a plane is scarier still.
Yearly Theme: Journal Prompts for 2025
Your journal is your manuscript for 2025—a space where your thoughts, dreams, and growth will unfold beautifully. Each word you write brings you closer to understanding yourself and creating the life you envision.
How to Choose the Perfect Journal for Your Yearly Theme
Choosing the right journal and pen is more than just a purchase—it’s about setting the tone for your year. These items will accompany you through moments of inspiration, reflection, and growth, so select them with intention
How Motivation Drives Language Learning Success
Motivation doesn’t always look like passion from day one. Sometimes it’s a small spark, and it grows as you get deeper into something.
Overcoming Language Learning Struggles
Too often, we let our feelings overshadow our accomplishments. Being stuck on a grammar point and lacking in reading ability or pronunciation is no reason to discredit yourself. Learning takes time and is not linear.
How to Choose a Theme for Your Year: Reflective Prompts For Personal Growth
2025 is your year to be what you want in this life.
Redefining Adventure: Embracing Everyday Exploration
Every day is an adventure for me. Whether I’m flying to a new country or trying out a new cafe. The adventure is in the unknown.
Why Theming Your Year is Better than New Year’s Resolutions
I still never got the six-pack because it is not a priority for me. I began working out regularly through yoga classes and rock climbing with friends. I learned to cook a variety of one-pot meals at home and regularly made meals from scratch with friends. Most importantly, I felt amazing. For the first time, I was enjoying the journey and the sense of focus. Days were about adding value instead of subtracting. Having one central focus improved every aspect of life.
My Journey in Korea: Overcoming Language Barriers and Culture Shock
I struggled with wanting to leave from around October 2022 to February 2023 (when I changed my visa). However, every day, I made tiny adjustments to give myself the experience I wanted.
Overcoming Travel Anxiety: Practical Tips for First-Time Solo Travelers
Feeling anxious after booking your solo trip? Put on your favorite playlist, take a deep breath, and remind yourself that you've done the legwork. It's time to shift your focus from anxiety to excitement and trust that this trip will be amazing.
Learning to Be a Writer
Be what you want on your own terms. Everything else is just extra.
Pre-Adventurer: Building the Confidence to Travel Solo
If you cringe at eating by yourself in a nice restaurant…… get over it- quickly.