Moody Style: Sunny Day

Happy Monday everyone!  I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend.  Yesterday, I met up with a friend of mine who’s in town visiting family this weekend.  She’s getting married next year, so we stopped by a couple of bridal shops to look at a few bridesmaids’ dresses.  I tried them one and I think she found one that she’s happy with for right now.  That has to be a huge relief for the bride.  It’s one less task for her to worry about for now.  Anyways, here’s an outfit that I wore yesterday during another hot, sunny day here in Florida.  I’m still trying to squeeze in as much of my summer outfits as possible until I have to switch over to my fall clothes.  The forecasters say that the weather is suppose to drop a little bit this week.  Dropping as low as 62 degrees most mornings and warming up to the mid-80s each day.  Not too shabby.  I’m pretty sure that this isn’t going to last too long, but I’ll enjoy it while it’s here.  How's the weather in your neck of the woods?  Let me know all about it in the comments.

Shirt: Anthropologie Pelmet Top; Pants: Ann Taylor Loft Marissa Capri;

Earrings: Pearls (gifted); Necklace: Anthropologie Seraphim Necklace;

Watch: Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch; Shoes: Banana Republic Platforms (old)

Moody Style: Motivation

Hi everyone!  I hope that you all are having a great week so far.  I’ve been keeping busy with the new job and watching the Olympics.  I’ve been captivated by all of the Olympic athletes over the past four days and I’m astounded by their all of their achievements.  Every singe one of them has an amazing story that brought them to London and they are all highly motivated.  So, I started to think about my motivation and what keeps me going every day.  I’m sure that like most of you it’s sometimes hard to stay motivated every second of every day, but I’m going to share a few of my 5 simple tips that keep me going when I have a goal set in place. 

1. Set One Goal at a Time – I find that when I set too many goals at once, then I get overwhelmed. The end result is that I don’t focus on each goal with as much intensity as I should.  So, I set a limit and start small.

2. Find Inspiration and Post It – I know that it may sound silly, but creating an inspiration board for myself is a helpful reminder of what I want to achieve.  If I don’t have time to create a board then I at least write it down and post it on my fridge or on a mirror.  It’s good to have a daily reminder of the goal.

3. Share the Goal – I think that it’s important to let others know what you’re trying to achieve for two reasons - to help hold you accountable and also to gain support. When I trained for my half marathon earlier this year, my family and friends all knew what I was up against and they supported me 100% percent.  It’s a great feeling to have all of that support and love behind you when you accomplish the goal. 

4. Set a Date – It’s a simple step that often gets overlooked, but it’s a must.  Adding an end date to a calendar or creating a system to check on your progress will help build anticipation and add some finality to the goal.

5. Don’t Give Up – If you miss a day, a week or even a month, then readjust your plans and get motivated again.  There’s always an ebb and flow with just about everything that we do, so keep moving forward.

{Shirt: Anthropologie Draped Snail Tank;

Pants: Ann Taylor Loft Marisa Trouser Leg Pants;

Earrings: Anthropologie Small Change Earrings;

Ring: Banana Republic Turquoise Sunset;

Shoes: Gianni Bini Thong Sandals (old)}

What keeps you motivated? Do you have any tips that will keep you from falling into a slump? Have you been watching the Olympics?  Are you inspired by any particular athlete to try something new? Let me know in the comments!

Moody Style: No Gap or Break

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I’m pretty excited today because I only have one more day left at my current job.  It’s been very difficult to muster up the energy to wake up to go to work this week, but I did it.  As much as it pained me when the alarm went off each morning and as much as I would have liked to have some time off before the new job.  I’ve been working diligently each day. Unfortunately for me, I don’t have any gap between jobs because I start the new gig on Monday.  I know right - What gives?  And what stinks is that despite the fact that I’m leaving the office on Friday, I’ve been doing just as much work as before I turned in my notice.  It’s been  very frustrating.  I hoped that since I’ve even been training my replacement for the past two weeks that my last couple of days would be pretty slow.  However, I’ve apparently been in la la land.  After 2 ½ years, you would think I would have gotten picture by now.   Anyways, I have few things to do in the morning before I can pack up all my things and leave the office for good.   And, I can’t wait.  Have any of you left one job to pursue another opportunity?  Did any you have a gap in between or have a chance to take a break?  Let me know.

{Jacket: Gap Striped Two-Button Blazer;

Tank: Banana Republic Timeless Tank;

Pants: Ann Taylor Loft Marisa Trouser Leg Pants;

Earrings: Anthropologie Petite Daisy Posts;

Bracelet: Coach Legacy Bangle; Shoes: Gianni Bini (old)}