How to Make a Good First Impression

Have you ever been really nervous about meeting a new group of people? We all have! I remember panicking as I got out of the car for my high school orientation. I didn’t know anyone and was so anxious wondering if anyone would like me. If you’re going to camp for the summer, starting a new internship or heading to an orientation you’re going to be making tons of new friends. It can be overwhelming to meet new people, but don’t stress! In this video I share my top 4 tips for making a good first impression.

Click Play to Learn How to Make a Good First Impression

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykywwYrO6-o&feature=youtu.be

Mmm Banana Pancakes!

It’s no secret that I LOVE to take my favorite foods and make them healthier so when I was craving banana pancakes I knew I had to make them with a spin. Pancakes with sugar and white flour can leave me feeling tired so I found a recipe that satisfied my craving while also giving me energy. I’m really into Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook It’s All Good so her buckwheat banana pancakes were on the top of my list to try.

I substituted wheat flour for almond flour and rice milk for almond milk because that’s what I had around.

Bananas are the best! They’re a good source of potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B-6 and fiber. Plus they’re delicious.

My lack of flipping skills made for some not so pretty pancakes…

But they were absolutely yummy!

What’s your favorite breakfast food? Leave me comments in the section below! Have a great week! xoxo

Paige of Paige Denim Shares her Advice!

Last week I was at Paige Denim for an event where the Owner and Creative Director, Paige Adams-Geller, was in attendance. She was incredibly gracious and as we were chatting I couldn’t help but ask her what advice she would give young women!

Click Play to Hear the Advice Paige Shared:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhHvMo_sxfc

As a Modern Mentor and girl with many mentors myself, I know the importance of having a positive role model in your life. Who do you go to for advice? What’s the best piece of advice you ever received? Share with us in the comments below!

The Best Relationship Advice I Ever got From a Movie

I know! I shouldn’t take any kind of romantic cues from rom-coms, but I couldn’t help myself. This line was just too good!

Press play to find out the best relationship advice I ever got from a romantic comedy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ncWoRxxRok

We are told to push and make things happen when sometimes the best thing to do is let things flow. Whether you’re in the beginning, middle or end of a relationship, make sure you’re doing the things that make YOU happy. When you’re happy people can’t help but be attracted to you. People will come into your life; doors will open where you didn’t think there were any. Just remember you’re not responsible for anyone else’s happiness just as they’re not responsible for yours! Need help getting happy? I have a few happy tricks up my sleeve!

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4 Tips for Getting out of your Bad Mood

Feeling a little low? You don’t have to let your bad mood take over your whole day. A small energetic shift can turn the volume up when you’re feeling less than your best. In this video I share the tricks I use to get out of a bad mood!

Press play for my simple ways to shift your mood.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgbVeysbtfQ

You have the power to choose whether you stay in a bad mood or get out of it. Make the decision to get happy because happiness is an inside job. Dance around like a crazy person, laugh out loud, take some quiet time for yourself and get grateful for all the wonderful stuff you already have in your life. What do you do when you’re in a bad mood? Let me know in the comments below!

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Why Expectations Get the Better of You!

Expectations. We all have them. We expect a situation to turn out a specific way. We expect others to act certain ways, do particular things, to fulfill certain needs for us and when they don’t, well, we get disappointed. The word “disappoint” is defined as “to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of.” Why are we using our time and brain power on wishing people would act certain ways?

Press play to find out what to expect when you have expectations:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TNdk9Q4wag

We have no control over what people do so why use your energy on it? Instead think about where your real power lies. You have the ability to control how you act and how you perceive a person or situation. In those moments where you feel let down by a friend, disappointed in a romantic partner or upset at a parent, remember that the only person you can change is yourself. Ask yourself, did my expectations of this person cause this discomfort? Expectations are super limiting. I wouldn’t want the pressure of living up to someone’s expectations of me so why would I put that on someone else?