How to Count your #Blessings

Blessed (adj): sacred, worthy of adoration, reverence; put a hashtag on it and does the meaning still hold up? A quick search shows that we’re feeling #blessed for our hot bods, naps, and Thursday night television. Whether we use the hashtag ironically or to announce our thanks online, doing so can dilute gratitude. Feeling blessed is a personal experience. The moments you find yourself feeling thankful are entirely unique to you. They’re sacred reminders that you’re whole, complete, and lack nothing. Add a hashtag and it takes a deeply personal experience and makes it public and searchable. It’s incredibly important to acknowledge our blessings, but how do we do it in an online world? Check out this month’s Smart Girls Group article!

What to do if a Boy Doesn’t Ask you to Dance

‘Tis the season of school dances! I heard so many stories of girls not having a good time at a dance because a boy didn’t ask them to dance or because they were rejected when they asked someone else. Check out the video below to see why your good time doesn’t depend on a boy and what to remember if someone doesn’t want to dance with you (because I’ve been there)!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3aRQyrRjvI

My Take on the BNI (Big Night In) Because Instagram isn’t Telling the Whole Story

I recently received a lot of questions about what to do when you feel like you don’t have a group and what to do when you get major FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) because you’re staying in when it seems like everyone is going out. My question for you is: Do you ever have a Big Night In? I love a good BNI, but it took me awhile to get comfortable with it because I felt like everyone was having fun and I was just at home. Let me tell you, it’s really not the case. Check out the video below to hear my take on the BNI.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL8MmKvFCpM

Why we Should Stop Saying Sorry

If you’ve been in any of my groups lately I’ve been talking about how I say sorry ALL the time. In true Modern Mentor fashion, I asked myself, “why?” and figured out that it comes from wanting to be liked! Today I’m sharing why we need stop with the sorry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXuFHK9xA-4

How to Receive a Compliment

Ever feel awkward when someone compliments you? Yup, a lot of us do! Here’s the deal: feeling worthy is the root of accepting all compliments. Click the video to learn how to feel great when someone says something nice about you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQio0G95taU

Healthy Pumpkin Mug Cake

I’m obsessed with this recipe not only because it’s super delicious, but because it’s a single serving. Sometimes when I make cookies I end up eating more than I’d actually like. This is great because it’s quick and preeeetty healthy. #ModernMentor me in your photos if you try it out!

Recipe adapted from Delighted Momma

What you will need:

3 tbs of almond meal
2 tbs of coconut oil
1 egg
1/2 cup of organic pumpkin puree
1 tsp of pumpkin spice
1 tbs of honey
1 tsp of vanilla extract
A dash of salt
1/2 tsp of baking powder
Handful of dark chocolate chips

Mix everything well in a separate bowl. Pour into a microwave safe mug or baking dish.

Put in the microwave for 4 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean. I also added a scoop of pumpkin ice cream ENJOY!!!

Confidence and the College Process

The college application process can be one of the most stressful parts of high school. You’re being judged against your peers in what seems like one of life’s most important arenas. This can be totally draining on your self-esteem (it was for me). Yet, the loss of confidence doesn’t start at the beginning of the college process, it actually begins a lot sooner and can affect your whole approach to college apps.

Check out the rest of the article here.

How to Text the Boy you Like

Lately, I’ve gotten lots of questions about how to talk to the person you like and let me tell you, I sometimes get tripped up too. Click to hear what I remember when I’m texting with the person I dig!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcWLP1ZhJKA

What to do When you Disagree with a Friend

Disagreeing with a friend can be totally awkward, but what’s more uncomfortable is changing your opinion because it’s what you think the other person wants to hear. Check out today’s video to learn what to do when you disagree with a friend!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tECyVgLR7sw

How to Avoid the Freshman 15

I have yet to be in a college lecture where I’m not asked about the Freshman 15, but beyond avoiding the uncomfortableness of your jeans feeling tight, I really want to instill the importance of caring for your body. You can’t be your best self if you’re not treating your body well. Check out this video for how to beat the freshman 15.

http://youtu.be/hhrJ91QDkN8