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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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It wasn’t until I became a parent that I realize It wasn’t until I became a parent that I realized just how many sacrifices both of my parents made for me when I was growing up.

The times they could have bought something for themselves but bought something for me instead. All the driving me to countless sports practices, sitting in uncomfortable  bleachers for hours on end at tournaments, and watching class plays.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and dad figures out there. You are appreciated and loved! (And to the other handsome dude in the second picture, thank you for loving Emma Kate the way you do. You are the fun parent and although I’m a little jealous, I’m so happy to see the special bond you and Emma Kate have. 💜)

To those who are having a hard day today, I see you and am thinking about you. Big hugs. 

#fathersday #happyfathersday #fathersday2022 #knoxvillelife #knoxvilletn #ilovemydad #besthusbandever #dadsrule #dadsarethebest #fathersdayweekend #parenting #parentingishard
✨ Did you know that @rundisney has a virtual run ✨ Did you know that @rundisney has a virtual running series? ✨(ad)

It is going on this summer and features one of our family faves…FROZEN! ❄️ 

The individual races are sold out, but you can still let it go and register for the challenge on rundisney.com! 

Each of the 3 events features a unique medal inspired by Frozen, and if you run all 3, a fourth runDisney Virtual Challenge medal is yours! 🏅

In addition, a themed bib and an at-home themed kit that includes a start line, finish line and mile markers will be available for download. It’s so nice to be able to run on your own schedule in whatever location you choose! 

So if you are missing your happy place as much as I am, this running series may help you feel a little bit more at “home” this summer. I just signed up and can’t wait to run my races. Some things are just worth melting in the heat for. ☃️

Who else will be running with me? Have you ever run a virtual race? 

#rundisney #runner #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #runnerslife #instarunning #instarunners #runnersworld #loverunning #teamrundisney #runningshoes #disneyannualpassholder #rundisneytraining #momswhorun #summerrunning #disneyrunner #disneyrun  #disneycreators #disneyinfluencer #rundisneyvirtual #disneyexpo #rundisneyblogger #rundisney5k #frozen5k #disneyworld50 #rundisney2022 #virtualraceseries
Ever feel like everyone is at the beach except you Ever feel like everyone is at the beach except you? 😂 With the highlight reel that is Instagram, it’s easy to have FOMO or feel like your life isn’t as exciting as everyone else’s.

This is your reminder that someone’s beach trip is just a few days out of the year, and the other 300 days probably look a lot like yours. We will never know what goes on behind the scenes, so if you catch yourself feeling envious in a not so good way, take a step back and think of 5 awesome things in your life you are grateful for. An attitude of gratitude always helps me!

(Also note this is from last year. I am sitting at my computer working all day today just like most of you!) ✌🏼

#beach #comparrisontrap #highlightreel #instagramisntreal #stpetebeach #tradewinds #justletgo #stopcomparing #encouragement #stopcomparingyourself #instagramisnotreality #instagramisfake #socialmediaisnotreallife #youareenough #grattitude #attitudeofgrattitude #beachlife #floridavacation
Dentist office or…spa? I can’t tell the differ Dentist office or…spa? I can’t tell the difference! (Ad) 🦷 🧖‍♀️

At @uptowndental, I can relax and get pampered in a beautiful office! No need to stress about going to the dentist when they have a “spa menu” waiting for you upon arrival! 

-Relax in a massage chair
-Listen to peaceful music or watch Netflix
-Enjoy coffee or bottled water
-Add a super soft blanket, heated hand warmers or a heated neck warmer to further help you relax 
-Work with the sweetest dentist and most caring hygienists in the Madison/Jackson area!
-Get some Botox or filler while there!

Have you visited @thetownshipatcolonypark lately? Be sure to stop by Uptown Dental and make an appointment, or visit their Instagram page for more info! Does your dentist provide these services?
The last week we were in Mississippi, we had alrea The last week we were in Mississippi, we had already packed up our kitchen and so we weren’t cooking in our house anymore. (Ad) 

But of course, we still had to eat. Enter @takeabreakdeliveries, which is veteran and locally owned.

They focus drivers on one customer at a time. If they are running behind due to restaurant delay, they contact you. If there is an error, you talk to a real person not a call center.

Not to mention, many of the restaurants they work with are locally owned so one order helps two businesses!

Something that really sets them apart is that they offer alcohol delivery! They can pick up a meal & a bottle of wine/alcohol/beer to deliver at one time. They are super friendly and I loved ordering from them! Be sure to download the app if you live in the Jackson area!

#takeabreak #takeabreakdeliveries #madisonms #jacksonms #shopsmall #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #fooddelivery #mealdelivery #alcoholdelivery #localalcoholdeliveries #localalcoholdelivery #mississippi #mississippilocal
TOMORROW is the big day! 👏🏻 Y’all. It’s TOMORROW is the big day! 👏🏻

Y’all. It’s amazing how many little things you have to pack up and load in the final days. Not gonna lie, these last few boxes have been a hodgepodge of things. Shoes thrown in with a trash can, pots, and a rug? SURE! 💁🏻‍♀️

I know I will fully regret this decision when we are unpacking. 😂 Please say a prayer for us as we finish loading up in the morning and then make the long drive up to Knoxville. 

I can’t wait to show y’all the house! It’s definitely going to be a bittersweet day tomorrow but we are trusting God’s plan and know He will take care of us. For everything there is a season, and while we never planned to move back to Madison to begin with, I’m glad we did for a time to make some beautiful memories! 

#nextchapter #movingtruck #summermoving #knoxvilleinfluencer #knoxvilleherewecome #tennessee #tennesseelife #packing #newadventure #knoxvillelife #tennesseeinfluencer #Godscountry #countryroadstakemehome #rawthreads @rawthreadsathletics
Just sitting here, waiting for the moving truck… Just sitting here, waiting for the moving truck…. 🛻 

Not really, I actually am working working working trying to get my day job life together so we can start loading the soon to arrive trailer! This is when it’s going to start to feel real. Any packing tips for me?

#packing #moving #knoxville #tenneessee #knoxvilleinfluencer #tennesseeinfluencer #movingforward #disneybag #newchapter #newadventures #summer2022 #roadtrip #goodbyemississippi #madisonms #discoverinder50k #newbalance

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