• The smirk you make when there’s less than a week left in Q3 and you’ve got your game plan on how you’re going to crush your goals to close out the rest of 2020 strong. Let’s go! There’s a new blog post on rachelsymonegilliam.com on how I plan my life a quarter at a time, how I check in on the progress I’m making, reward myself when I cross everything off the to do, and extend grace to myself when I don’t. Just like I told my Daily ☀️ Raes this morning, your best life doesn’t just happen. It requires intentionality. What are you planning and dreaming about for the rest of 2020? Link in bio to catch up on the blog ✨
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    The smirk you make when there’s less than a week left in Q3 and you’ve got your game plan on how you’re going to crush your goals to close out the rest of 2020 strong. Let’s go! There’s a new blog post on rachelsymonegilliam.com on how I plan my life a quarter at a time, how I check in on the progress I’m making, reward myself when I cross everything off the to do, and extend grace to myself when I don’t. Just like I told my Daily ☀️ Raes this morning, your best life doesn’t just happen. It requires intentionality. What are you planning and dreaming about for the rest of 2020? Link in bio to catch up on the blog ✨
  • Unlearning that rest is something we have to strive for or earn. Rest is your right, not your reward.
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    Unlearning that rest is something we have to strive for or earn. Rest is your right, not your reward.
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    happiness is...
  • Year 27 has been nothing I could have imagined for myself in the best way possible. It feels almost weird to say that with everything going on in the world right now, but this year has been so good to me and for me. There’s something magical that happens when we hold space for pain and joy, and I have experienced that magic ten fold this year. 27 was the year I stopped playing small and started to walk in the truth that I’m the shit. Me. Exactly as I am. Flaws, grief, insecurities, PTSD, hypomania, anxiety, and all. (Pssst: I’ll let you in on a secret — you are too and I hope you start to believe that for yourself). I’m almost sad to say goodbye to my golden year tomorrow, but I know I’m stepping into something even bigger. The doors God has opened for me this year and the rooms He’s had me in are bigger than anything I could have dreamed for myself. I’m so grateful. I’m stepping into a new season next month that only He has made possible and I can’t wait to share more sooooon ✨ Until then, swipe for birthday breakfast vibes with my mommy.
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    Year 27 has been nothing I could have imagined for myself in the best way possible. It feels almost weird to say that with everything going on in the world right now, but this year has been so good to me and for me. There’s something magical that happens when we hold space for pain and joy, and I have experienced that magic ten fold this year. 27 was the year I stopped playing small and started to walk in the truth that I’m the shit. Me. Exactly as I am. Flaws, grief, insecurities, PTSD, hypomania, anxiety, and all. (Pssst: I’ll let you in on a secret — you are too and I hope you start to believe that for yourself). I’m almost sad to say goodbye to my golden year tomorrow, but I know I’m stepping into something even bigger. The doors God has opened for me this year and the rooms He’s had me in are bigger than anything I could have dreamed for myself. I’m so grateful. I’m stepping into a new season next month that only He has made possible and I can’t wait to share more sooooon ✨ Until then, swipe for birthday breakfast vibes with my mommy.
  • Hello, so mice to meet you. We are the self-proclaimed queens of chronic overthinking and if you can relate to that then this episode is for you! I’m sitting down with my bestie boo this week. The maid of honor in my wedding and the ride or die of all ride or dies, @sammiejo09 is on the podcast sipping on a gin and tonic while I’m *chugging* a rosé peach mimosa. This week’s episode is all about how to end the cycle of unhealthy thought loops, letting go of the obsession with perfect, understanding the difference between self efficacy/self confidence and/self esteem, how to cope with chronic overthinking, how to care for things without being consumed, and more. Link in bio to listen 🥂 also super curious if you know what self efficacy is because I sure as hell did not before Sam learned rme something 🙃😂
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    Hello, so mice to meet you. We are the self-proclaimed queens of chronic overthinking and if you can relate to that then this episode is for you! I’m sitting down with my bestie boo this week. The maid of honor in my wedding and the ride or die of all ride or dies, @sammiejo09 is on the podcast sipping on a gin and tonic while I’m *chugging* a rosé peach mimosa. This week’s episode is all about how to end the cycle of unhealthy thought loops, letting go of the obsession with perfect, understanding the difference between self efficacy/self confidence and/self esteem, how to cope with chronic overthinking, how to care for things without being consumed, and more. Link in bio to listen 🥂 also super curious if you know what self efficacy is because I sure as hell did not before Sam learned rme something 🙃😂
  • August 2015 • That time I wrote a little rap called “cruising with my bae”. J wasn’t feeling it at first, but then the beat dropped (swipe 😂). Can’t believe it’s been 2 whole years without ya. Still riding for you till the wheels fall off, buddy 🤍🕊 #truestory #myfaveproducer
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    August 2015 • That time I wrote a little rap called “cruising with my bae”. J wasn’t feeling it at first, but then the beat dropped (swipe 😂). Can’t believe it’s been 2 whole years without ya. Still riding for you till the wheels fall off, buddy 🤍🕊 #truestory #myfaveproducer
  • HOW I STAY DISCIPLINED ✨ I love my walks because they are an amazing way for me to release anxious and manic energy. I wake up with high anxiety every morning. I have prayed through it. Meditated through it. Changed my bedtime routine and morning ritual. It’s still the same. Pit in my stomach and sense of dread every single day. The thoughts come rushing in before I can even open my eyes and it can be overwhelming. So I walk. I clear my head. I pray. I dance to r&b and trip on sidewalks. I write out love notes and captions for you guys. I record words of encouragement for myself. It’s true. If you ever see me walking around town, my head is probably buried in my phone or I’m recording a voice memo to get some thoughts out of my head or I’m yelling OH SHIT after I tripped over a curb because I wasn’t paying attention. I always get asked how I stay disciplined with my routine. I’m not perfect and I miss days just like you, but I find my way back because I recognize how good consistency feels. I can succumb to the sense of dread, or I can put one foot in front of the other and choose how my day will go instead of letting it decide on its own. Your best life is pursued on purpose. Are you making it a good day or are you waiting for it to happen?
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    HOW I STAY DISCIPLINED ✨ I love my walks because they are an amazing way for me to release anxious and manic energy. I wake up with high anxiety every morning. I have prayed through it. Meditated through it. Changed my bedtime routine and morning ritual. It’s still the same. Pit in my stomach and sense of dread every single day. The thoughts come rushing in before I can even open my eyes and it can be overwhelming. So I walk. I clear my head. I pray. I dance to r&b and trip on sidewalks. I write out love notes and captions for you guys. I record words of encouragement for myself. It’s true. If you ever see me walking around town, my head is probably buried in my phone or I’m recording a voice memo to get some thoughts out of my head or I’m yelling OH SHIT after I tripped over a curb because I wasn’t paying attention. I always get asked how I stay disciplined with my routine. I’m not perfect and I miss days just like you, but I find my way back because I recognize how good consistency feels. I can succumb to the sense of dread, or I can put one foot in front of the other and choose how my day will go instead of letting it decide on its own. Your best life is pursued on purpose. Are you making it a good day or are you waiting for it to happen?
  • JMG 🐐 Can’t believe Friday is 2 years without ya. Feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago all at once. The waves of grief are unexpected and I’m still navigating mine — likely always will as I enter new seasons of life, but one thing that’s helpful is how I choose to honor my body and emotions always but especially the week of a triggering event. This past weekend and this upcoming week is all about self care and keeping my boundaries (what’s new though?). Setting my own pace for the day and giving myself space to slow down and process what’s happening around me. Phone on airplane mode by 9:30 and asleep by 10, plenty of water and body movement, etc. Just going slow and putting one foot in front of the other day by day, before you know it — you’ve survived 2 years and even learned how to laugh and enjoy life again 🖤
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    JMG 🐐 Can’t believe Friday is 2 years without ya. Feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago all at once. The waves of grief are unexpected and I’m still navigating mine — likely always will as I enter new seasons of life, but one thing that’s helpful is how I choose to honor my body and emotions always but especially the week of a triggering event. This past weekend and this upcoming week is all about self care and keeping my boundaries (what’s new though?). Setting my own pace for the day and giving myself space to slow down and process what’s happening around me. Phone on airplane mode by 9:30 and asleep by 10, plenty of water and body movement, etc. Just going slow and putting one foot in front of the other day by day, before you know it — you’ve survived 2 years and even learned how to laugh and enjoy life again 🖤
  • *clink* this week I am going deep with my girl Jeanetta. She was on the podcast in season 1 where we chatted all about menstrual cycles and healing your relationship with yourself – well she’s back this week with even more truth on what it looks like to prioritize yourself, how to find and stick to a routine that works for you, and her incredible birth story of being adopted and how she wants to use her journey to help other mamas through doula work. Jeanetta is the friend who is there for you in every season — offering wisdom along the way while also giving you space to figure out and learn as you grow. Grab a glass and get ready for some healing through this episode. Catch up on the @rosewithraepodcast on iTunes or Spotify or click the link in bio ✨
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    *clink* this week I am going deep with my girl Jeanetta. She was on the podcast in season 1 where we chatted all about menstrual cycles and healing your relationship with yourself – well she’s back this week with even more truth on what it looks like to prioritize yourself, how to find and stick to a routine that works for you, and her incredible birth story of being adopted and how she wants to use her journey to help other mamas through doula work. Jeanetta is the friend who is there for you in every season — offering wisdom along the way while also giving you space to figure out and learn as you grow. Grab a glass and get ready for some healing through this episode. Catch up on the @rosewithraepodcast on iTunes or Spotify or click the link in bio ✨
  • Was in the mindset to work on a patio and get some things done today but this swamp thing has other plans ✨🍹
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    Was in the mindset to work on a patio and get some things done today but this swamp thing has other plans ✨🍹