The statement "live and learn" seems to be a recurring phrase for me this year, but that's life. 2017 started off strong for me, but quickly went downhill and suddenly I was in a place in life that I…
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All of the thoughts, both personal and inspirational, that happen between the weekends and trips.
I remember reading blogs about all the life lessons we would learn in our first year of marriage, but suddenly the first year just flew by. As we approached our one year anniversary, I contemplated writing my own "life…
![“You’re going to be happy,” said life, “but first, I’ll make you strong.” 🖤🖤
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At the beginning of the year I shut down my Instagram in an attempt of a much needed digital detox. I brought it back within a week to grab some analytics for a brand & then Instagram wouldn’t let me deactivate it again for another week. I figured I could manage the daily doses of social media & find a good balance on my own. But fast forward a couple of weeks - even without posting - it’s still distracting, triggers anxiety, & takes up too much of my headspace.
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I’m really going to take a step back & do all of the things I’ve been saying I’d do in this next chapter of my life. After all, distractions do not equal healing & learning to love yourself should come before loving anyone else.
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I’m officially divorced. I’ve lived abroad for a month. I’m refocusing my energy & I’m making my health the biggest priority. I may not be deactivating again [#indecisive Libra here], but I’m deleting the app for a bit. If you slide into my DM’s, I’ll catch up with you soon & you can always send me an email at theweekendfox@gmail.com. I’m looking forward to coming back with a new energy soon.
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And this is your little reminder to take care of yourself first. Stop putting other people & feelings ahead of your own well-being. Keep up with those resolutions. Keep chasing your dreams. And keep giving yourself all of the love. 🖤🖤
📷: Irene in Berlin for @flytographer](http://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.180.1440.1440a/s640x640/83008532_465019394165501_1240844250092635043_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=105&_nc_ohc=Pg_Sc7quRjEAX9dK9-3&oh=846bb242c9b92ee1902c59ac9defcc5a&oe=5EB7638B "“You’re going to be happy,” said life, “but first, I’ll make you strong.” 🖤🖤
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At the beginning of the year I shut down my Instagram in an attempt of a much needed digital detox. I brought it back within a week to grab some analytics for a brand & then Instagram wouldn’t let me deactivate it again for another week. I figured I could manage the daily doses of social media & find a good balance on my own. But fast forward a couple of weeks - even without posting - it’s still distracting, triggers anxiety, & takes up too much of my headspace.
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I’m really going to take a step back & do all of the things I’ve been saying I’d do in this next chapter of my life. After all, distractions do not equal healing & learning to love yourself should come before loving anyone else.
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I’m officially divorced. I’ve lived abroad for a month. I’m refocusing my energy & I’m making my health the biggest priority. I may not be deactivating again [#indecisive Libra here], but I’m deleting the app for a bit. If you slide into my DM’s, I’ll catch up with you soon & you can always send me an email at theweekendfox@gmail.com. I’m looking forward to coming back with a new energy soon.
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And this is your little reminder to take care of yourself first. Stop putting other people & feelings ahead of your own well-being. Keep up with those resolutions. Keep chasing your dreams. And keep giving yourself all of the love. 🖤🖤
📷: Irene in Berlin for @flytographer")
![Be [w̶i̶t̶h̶] someone who makes you happy. ✨](http://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.179.1440.1440a/s640x640/79644800_1188557544670890_1165995014960948717_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=106&_nc_ohc=AFDW24NtEEcAX9keJQD&oh=ce5a31f3decc6d288ed8769a17fd5a8b&oe=5EDAB222 "Be [w̶i̶t̶h̶] someone who makes you happy. ✨")
