How to Start Bullet Journaling (the Basics + Beyond!)

Want a tool for staying on track with all the things that matter to you? Try a bullet journal! Here’s everything you need to know to get started!

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The RAD Stuff // Vol. 23

Sharing some great sales, my Bible study situation for 2019, links I love, and more!

Rachel DawsonJanuary 11, 2019the rad stuff, counseling, datingComment

on disruptions and living on purpose.

it’s easy to go through the days on autopilot, waking up and working and eating and mostly just going through the motions without real thought or intention. lately, i’ve been trying to disrupt that.

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My 2019 Bucket List

Every year, I create a RAD52in52 bucket list full of fun things I want to challenge myself to accomplish in the year ahead. They range from simple to silly to serious, and the list helps keep me motivated throughout the year!

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2019: My Word, PowerSheets Goals, Vision Board, Tools, + More!

Talking all about my 2019 goals, plans, tools, projects, reading challenges, Bible studies, and MORE!

Book by Book: My December 2018 Reads

The last month of the year — yay! I crossed the finish line of my 2018 reading goal of 150 books this month just in the nick of time, hitting a total of 152. Here’s what I read in December!

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A RAD 2018: The Hits and Highlights

As one year comes to an end and a new one begins, I love taking time to look back, celebrate, reflect, and remember all that happened in the last 12 months.

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A RAD Reading Challenge

I’ve long been a fan of reading challenges — they’re fun, motivating, inspiring, and great for getting me out of reading ruts and helping me discover books I never would have read otherwise. This year, I decided to whip up my own!

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Reason for the Season - A Christmas Devotional Series on Instagram

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The 12 Best Books I Read in 2018 (All Written by Women!)

These are books I highly recommend, thoroughly enjoyed, and want everyone else to read, too. And, they are ALL written by WOMEN.

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Book by Book: My November 2018 Reads

I was off to a strong start in November… and then didn’t read at all for like two weeks. Times like these are when I’m glad I had some buffer in my reading goal progress!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonDecember 4, 2018book by book link up, book by book, what rad reads 2018, what rad reads, book reviewsComment

I Told My Story and Life Kept Going

I thought that surely speaking my truth would lead to my rejection, my being cast out, my being abandoned and removed from relationship. I thought that it surely would be the end. But here’s the beautiful, mind-blowing reality: it wasn’t.

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Flight of Four: Worldwide Wanderlust

Whether you’re dreaming of a weekend getaway or a year spent abroad, these books will help channel those adventurous vibes and help take you on a trip even if just through your imagination.

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A Quick Reader Feedback Survey!

Before December begins and things get crazy around here with end of the year posts and holiday merriment and such, I wanted to send out a quick survey to get your feedback about this ole blog here!

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How I'm Stewarding the Season of Advent This Year

With the upcoming season of advent, I’m reminded again of how beautiful the changing seasons are, and how they always tend to align so well with the changes going on in my own heart and soul. Advent is definitely a season I want to steward well.

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6 Easy DIY Projects to Make and Share This Holiday Season

This year, I wanted to try to incorporate more handmade (but not lame) gifts in my giving, and decided to put my new essential oils to good use!

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My Christmas Wishlist

When your love language is gift-giving (anyone else?!), you LOVE holidays like Christmas. It’s the biggest, best love fest! It makes me the happiest. But, I really do NOT love surprises.

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The RAD Stuff // Vol. 22

Home detoxing, recipes and DIYs, sales, help with where to start reading popular authors, gift guides, and more!

Rachel DawsonNovember 21, 2018the rad stuff, mental health, detox, boy brow, anxietyComment

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