Little Changes Making a Big Impact in my Life

Here I am, in the middle. Here I am, wanting, needing, and desperately seeking changes. I don't have the right answer. I'm just starting small.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonJanuary 27, 2017little things, impact, sanity, balance, clarityComment

What's in My Bag?

Can we all just admit we really love seeing what's in other people's bags? Okay, cool. Glad we got that out of the way. Here's mine.

Real LifeRachel DawsonJanuary 25, 2017purse, what's in my bag, work, powersheets, journal, grove collaborative, my bagComment

#COLLABOREADS: Same First Name

This story was so great-- not what I expected, and so heart-warming. Read all of my thoughts, and link up with us, too!

Rachel DawsonJanuary 24, 2017collaboreadsComment

Where to Start with the Enneagram

I've been falling down the rabbit hole that is the Enneagram for a few months now, and I wanted to share some helpful resources if you're just diving in!

Lists + Roundups, Where to Start ReadingRachel DawsonJanuary 20, 2017enneagram, personality, myers briggs, type 1, infj, most popularComment

The Reading Challenge I'm Tackling in 2017

Here are my initial thoughts of what I'm PLANNING to read for Modern Mrs. Darcy's challenge this year -- all books are ones I currently own too since I'm buying NO BOOKS this year!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJanuary 18, 2017reading challenge, book, reading, what rad reads, modern mrs. darcy, book riot, popsugarComment

The 100 Things I'd Rather Hold Than My Phone

I can't live 2017 with clarity when my phone's in my hand, when my thumbs are busy scrolling through newsfeeds, when my eyes are glued to the glowing screen.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonJanuary 16, 2017100 thingsComment

Little Letters // January 2017

I'm writing tiny little love letters to all the good things in my life this month, because there are always good things in this wild, precious life.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonJanuary 13, 2017little lettersComment

Getting Started with PowerSheets

Confession: I have never liked setting goals... until PowerSheets.

Writing + WorkRachel DawsonJanuary 11, 2017powersheets, cultivate what matters, lara casey, resourcesComment

A Coffee Date // January 9

It's a snowy Monday morning in my town -- perfect for a cozy little coffee date chat. Join me?

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonJanuary 9, 2017coffee date, powersheets, new years, oneword365, bible, one year bible, hulu, netflix, graceComment

My RAD52in52 Bucket List for 2017

Here's to a whole lot of fun, growth, and adventure in 2017!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonJanuary 6, 2017RAD52in52, bucket list, 2017Comment

The Beauty of a Bad New Year

This year didn't start well for me. I didn't think I wanted to share about this here, but I think it's actually a good thing for me to do.

Real LifeRachel DawsonJanuary 5, 2017new years, new years resolutions, panic attack, anxiety, alone, communityComment

My December 2016 Reads

Even with all the holiday craziness and a busy calendar, I managed to get through 11 books this month and finish the year strong at 153 books total.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJanuary 3, 2017read harder challenge, book riotComment

CLARITY: My #OneWord365

May I live 2017 God's way. May I seek Him clearly, intentionally, whole-heartedly. May everything else fall into its rightful place with Him as my priority.

CLARITY: 2017Rachel DawsonJanuary 2, 2017oneword365, 2017, clarity, new yearsComment

#COLLABOREADS: A Familiar Favorite

The story of this one just wrecks me. Every time. The book of Hosea in the Bible is compelling as it is, and this retelling of that story just blows me away.

Rachel DawsonDecember 28, 2016collaboreads, favorite, redeeming love, fiction, book review, #collaboreadsComment

The Two Reading Challenges I Tackled in 2016

In the fall, I stumbled upon some reading challenges that seemed to be the perfect motivation to keep cruising toward my twice-increased goal, so I decided to tackle two. Here's how it went.

The Best Books I Read in 2016

This year, I'm sharing favorites I read this year (not necessarily published this year!) in a variety of my favorite genres and categories!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonDecember 21, 20162016, book review, books, best of the year, what rad reads, collaboreads, best booksComment

you are safe here. // a poem

a friday freewrite poem about letting guards down and letting yourself be known.

PoetryRachel DawsonDecember 16, 2016safe spaces, friday freewrite, freewrite, poetryComment

A Coffee Date // December 12

I shared a few fun little letters on Friday, but let's dive into the real stuff today. These virtual coffee dates are my favorite way to share heart to hearts with you!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonDecember 12, 2016coffee date, advent, christmas, traditions, datingComment

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