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Average Girl’s Guide

The Average Girl's Guide to Living an Above Average Life

I want to let you in on a secret. A secret that really, you probably already know, but for whatever reason choose not to believe: no one that you know has it all together.

In the age of social media and oversharing, it may appear that everyone around you is thriving while you struggle to keep your head above water. The truth of the matter is that most people are playing the “fake it till you make it” game.

The struggle comes when we feel like as average people, we have to do it all to be considered above average.

Y’all, that is EXHAUSTING.

I want you to be confident in your own skin, and wake up in the morning ready to tackle the day instead of dreading it. I want you to realize it’s ok to have a family and also have goals and dreams to chase. You can still achieve so many great things! It’s going to take some honest, hard reflection and a little bit of work, but I have faith in you, because you are awesome.

That's Why I Wrote The Average Girl's Guide to Living an Above Average Life.

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The Average Girls Gude

Our specific struggles may differ, but no matter what, we all face challenges.

In my own not-so-distant past, I felt as if I were drowning, and might be an average girl forever.

With a beautiful and brand new baby, I had plenty of things to celebrate and yet, I felt like a mess, inside and out. I had weight to lose after pregnancy but found myself eating all the time. My house was a disaster. I was forgetful because I never wrote anything down, and that made me feel overwhelmed with work, schedules and making sure everyone around me got taken care of.

I lived this way for a while, wallowing in self-pity, and feeling isolated. I was miserable, and felt completely trapped by my circumstances.

Eventually I let go of the pity I was intentionally seeking, and decided I didn’t want to be like that anymore. Little by little, I began to make small changes. I realized that I had control over the way I felt about my circumstances, and that I could change things if I didn’t like them.

It didn’t happen overnight, but I slowly came out of the fog and saw a light at the end of the tunnel. Making one small lifestyle change at a time, I learned how to thrive in the midst of chaos.

And I don't want to keep the secrets to myself.

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"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." --Eleanor Roosevelt

Here's What You Get.

18 chapters to inspire you to believe that you can do amazing things. I'll share stories from my life as examples, plus everything you need to go out and live an above-average life yourself.

Section One: Self Confidence

Chapter 1: You Can Do Hard Things

Chapter 2: No More Negativity

Chapter 3: Goal Getter

Section Two: Fitness

Chapter 4: Psychology

Chapter 5: Do What You Love

Chapter 6: It’s Good for You

Section Three: Food

Chapter 7: Failing to Plan

Chapter 8: The Snack Monster

Chapter 9: Tips and Tricks

Section Four: Clutter

Chapter 10: Letting Go

Chapter 11: Home Organization

Chapter 12: A Clean House

Section Five: Scheduling

Chapter 13: Learning to Say No

Chapter 14: Unrealistic Expectations

Chapter 15: The Planner

Section Six: Spiritual Side

Chapter 16: The Sunglasses

Chapter 17: Seeing the Future

Chapter 18: More than Average

What People Are Saying:

"The Average Girl's Guide to an Above Average Life is the perfect book for anyone looking for ways to navigate this crazy life. I absolutely love the practical advice and examples of real life application. She does an amazing job of encouraging all of us "average girls" that feel like we are supposed to have everything together all the time. I am keeping this one close by so I can reference it often." --Kelley H.

"The Average Girl's Guide to Living an Above Average Life is a fun, down to earth collection of advice that's written in a such a way that I felt like I was talking with a friend over coffee. The topics covered are so relevant to my life and encouraged me to know that it's not just me that feels this way about life sometimes. It's a nice, easy read but has great pointers and tips. I plan to go back and read it again any time I need to be reminded that I'm not just average!"

-Megan E

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#TheFreshMarketPartner The new year is the perfect #TheFreshMarketPartner The new year is the perfect time to broaden your horizons and try something different in the kitchen. Huge bonus if it's something really easy, right? 

At @TheFrershMarket, they are offering something called "Little Big Meals" which is such a genius idea and great time saver.  There were three options you piece together yourself but are only available until the end of this month, so shop them while you can.  They feed four and are prepped to cook! So easy! 

I already love that The Fresh Market has high quality food and the best shopping experience around, but add these easy meals in, and I am sold! One of my goals for the year is to cook one new recipe a month, and I think Little Big Meals is going to easily help me get there. What is your favorite purchase from The Fresh Market? 

#StartFresh #EasyMeals
❄️ We are having snow flurries again today. I’m oovveeerrrr it and ready for spring, because January is lasting 85 years. 

It’s our first Tennessee winter and I’m not loving the gloom and rain. But it’s a small price to pay for living in paradise the rest of the year! 
☀️ 
I’m so thankful for warm weather trips coming up, too. 

Are you:
❄️ Team winter or 
🌸 Team spring 

#teamwinter #teamspring #cariberoyale #orlando #visitorlando #waterfall #poolday #warmweather #travelinfluencer #sunnyday #imissthesun #winterweather #goawaywinter #votebelow #knoxvilletn #tennesseeblogger #tennesseeinfluencer #resortpool #pooltime #ilovethepool #dontgochasingwaterfalls
👉🏻Endurance is my word for the year. I’m a 👉🏻Endurance is my word for the year. I’m almost a month in and pretty darn proud of my progress.

One big step I’ve taken is in my fitness. I’m running more often, and farther. I’m lifting heavier. I’m telling myself I am strong and capable when it’s 25° outside. I’m lacing up when I’m exhausted. I’m hopping on my peloton when I’m having a rough morning.

And y’all, it feels darn good. It feels good to be in control of my decisions and not letting feelings dictate my agenda. I want to be strong and healthy for my family. 

I know we still have over 11 months to go in the year but I’m patting myself on the back for little victories. Are you sticking with your 2023 goals? How are your workouts going? It’s never to late to start or to pick yourself up and go again! 👊🏻

#peloton #runner #momsrunit #girlswholift #strongmom #womenwholift #runnergirl #momswhorun #healthjourney #fitnessjourney #2023goals #endurance #motivation #youarestrongerthanyouthink #runknoxville #knoxvillerunner #run #rundisney #goldendoodle #ourdoodledolly #doodle
Can I say “I told you so?” 🤪 #marriagebeli Can I say “I told you so?” 🤪

#marriagebelike #marriedcouples #thingscouplesdo #thingswomendo #thingswomensay #thingsmendo #thingshusbandsdo #wifelife #happywifehappylife #loveandmarriage #menarefrommarswomenarefromvenus #itoldyouso #wifememes #husbandandwife
The mind is such a powerful tool. Have you ever he The mind is such a powerful tool. Have you ever heard the term “eat the frog?” 🐸 

Albert Einstein said “Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.”

The frog being whatever looming task that’s hanging over your head that you are procrastinating doing. The idea is if you “eat the frog” first thing, you get the burden off your shoulders for the day, then also boost your motivation and productivity to get done with other tasks that day. 

I chatted about this on IG stories this morning so hop (pun intended) on over there to dive deeper into this theory. 

I ate my two frogs before lunch and felt ssooo much better! 🍽️

📷 taken at @campmargaritavillepigeonforge 

#productivity #eatthefrog #alberteinstein #motivation #stopprocrastinating #getbusy #margaritaville #coffee #icedcoffee #campmargaritaville #pigeonforge #jimmybuffett #girlboss #entrepreneur #mompreneur #lifehacks #productivitytips #productivityhacks
Today a very special lady has a birthday! @dollypa Today a very special lady has a birthday! @dollyparton herself is another year more beautiful, and I’m so thankful she was born! 
She has made so many donations to help people, give kids access to books, help provide jobs for so many, and so, so much more. She is a treasure and we must protect her at all costs! 

My family has an obvious love for queen Dolly, naming our dog after her, and then us moving near @dollywood of course. I have had the opportunity to see her live and in person twice in the past year and they are for sure in my highlight reel of life! ♥️

Have you ever been to Dollywood? What’s your favorite Dolly song or movie?

#dollywood #dolly #dollyparton #dollywood2023 #dollywoodinfluencer #dollywoodthemepark #dollywoodresort #happybirthdaydolly #themepark #pigeonforge #tennessee #tennesseelife #knoxvilleinfluencer
Hand raise if this is you! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I get Hand raise if this is you! 🙋🏻‍♀️
I get SO tired after dinner that I don’t think I can keep my eyes open…and then I get a second wind, and then pay for it the next day trying to run on not enough sleep…and the cycle continues! 

#netflixbinge #netflixandchill #thingsmomsdo #thingswomendo #guilty #netflix #screentime #momlife #momsbelike #motherhoodunplugged #momsofinstagram #momtruthsbook #momtruths #momtruthslive #mommyconfessions #momhumor #thingsgirlslove #netflixobsessed #tvaddict

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