Morgan Julia

03/06/2023

Cliche, but.. here are 5 fast facts about this girl :

⋒ My name is Morgan, and I live in the Niagara Region.

⋒ Last summer I married my husband Joel, and I love being married!

⋒ I just turned 24 and ever since being 20 I always have to stop and think about my age when people ask.

⋒ I love a good matcha latte, but they make me super anxious so it’s always a toss up.

⋒ I’m a recent Applied Health graduate, but I’m a big fan of the holistic approach to health.

⋒ Podcasts are my life. I listen to them any chance I get. It’s usually something geared towards business and marketing or health and balance.

⋒ I’m a big fan of Jesus. My go to lately is Psalm 30 - 100% recommend.

⋒ I could talk about business for hours. I’ve loved learning about anything to do with personal growth, money mindset, and entrepreneurship.

⋒ I could also talk about dreams and goals for hours. Like- hours.

⋒ I’d take a beach date over fancy dining any day.

Okay, so more than 5. I got carried away.

It’s funny how a couple years ago my 5 facts would’ve looked a lot different. Relatable?

Change isn’t bad. I actually think it’s good. I think sometimes a shift is exactly what we need.

16/05/2023

When we feel like we have to prioritize money over experiences, we miss the point of it all.

What kind of a life do you want to make?

16/05/2023

M O R N I N G S ☕️

How do you feel when you wake up? Do you feel…

▫️ tired ?

▫️ anxious ?

▫️ dread for the day ?

▫️ unfulfilled ?

▫️ lost ?

I can relate. Not too long ago I found myself in a bit of a hard place. After all the work I’d put into a bachelor’s degree, I realized my career choice was not the fit for me.

I felt lost. I felt confused. I felt alone. I was rolling out of bed when I wanted to be jumping out of bed.

Until I found a new way of doing things. A new way to create the life I wanted. A way out of the empty void of feeling unfulfilled. A way out of the traditional 9-5. A way of living and learning and providing that made me want to L E A P out of bed. A lifestyle shift.

If you find yourself waking up every morning with a lack of purpose, let me share this gift with you.

It’s time to J U M P out of bed again; we’re done feeling stuck. If you’re with me, follow along my friend. This is just the beginning.

12/05/2023

How do I want you to feel when you stumble across my page?

I want you to feel loved.

I want you to feel understood.

I want you to feel encouraged.

I want you to feel hopeful.

I want you to feel refreshed.

I want you to feel empowered.

Your story isn’t over. You are here TODAY right now for a reason. You were made for more.

Follow along; it’s time to open a new chapter.

# empowerment # encouragement

11/05/2023

24 baby !!

I’m thankful for what last year brought, but I’m SO DANG EXCITED for what’s to come. Some personal goals for the next 12 months:

▫️ leave 9-5 entirely

▫️ replace most makeup with NO makeup

▫️ no more urge to straighten hair

▫️ become financially independent (no 9-5!)

▫️ purge all things I don’t use / need

▫️ create an efficient book-keeping system

▫️ become a pro at serving others

▫️ be healthy and FEEL healthy

▫️ amp up my sleep routine

▫️ fab work/ life balance

▫️ continue improving financial literacy

▫️ be present

▫️ time outdoors daily

▫️ decrease stress

▫️ create financial and time freedom

▫️ become a pro at setting boundaries

▫️ become confident in my purpose

Did I mention leaving the 9-5? Follow along if you’re curious about how I plan to accomplish this!

I empower women to escape the hustle and embrace a life of freedom and purpose.

10/05/2023

10/05/2023

P O S I T I V I T Y

Back story- when I’m travelling I like to find new stickers for my laptop. I found this one over the weekend during a girls trip.

I love slapping things like this on things that are out in the open. How cool would it be for someone at a random coffee shop to see a girl with a laptop plastered full of encouragement.

What I’m learning:

☀️ Common ground leads to common ground.

☀️ You get what you put out.

☀️ You are what you attract.

And SOMETIMES…

☀️ We attract those who need the very thing we have to offer.

If we want to attract the good in others, we have to beam with it ourselves. To be the friend we’d want to have.

When we get clear on who we are, we attract something similar. Who do you want to be? How are you going to get there? Who can you be for others?

09/05/2023

F R E S H S T A R T ✨

I have a lot of big white walls. Empty, or just full of potential?

I think we all go through stages like this. We decide to start over- but where to next?

It can be hard to see new chapters as a good thing. Full of unknowns and what ifs. But maybe instead of feeling overwhelmed with fear, we can open ourselves up to:

▫️peace with what wasn’t

▫️excitement for what will be

You’ve got this, friend. One step at a time.

08/05/2023

Personal development and why it’s important ⬇️

Personal development refers to the process of improving oneself through a range of activities, experiences, or techniques for the purpose of achieving personal and professional goals, increasing self-awareness, and enhancing one's quality of life.

Benefits!

1. Improved self-awareness: gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your strengths, weaknesses, and values. Make better choices!

2. Increased self-confidence: helps you to build your self-confidence and self-esteem. Become more secure in yourself and your abilities!

3. Better relationships: teaches communication skills, empathy, and other relationship-building skills. Create stronger connections!

4. Better goal-setting skills: helps you to set more realistic and achievable goals. Become more focused, productive, and driven!

5. Improved mental health: helps to promote positive mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and improving overall well-being. Think clearly!

6. Lifelong learning: encourages continuous learning and growth. Become more informed, adaptable, and receptive!

06/05/2023

Sometimes you have to make the decision to start. Even if you’re scared. Even if you’re tired.

Where would you be a year from now if you started today?

05/05/2023

Set a SMART goal. Make it what it needs to be so you can get it done. Setting goals that don’t have structure will never get you the results you want.

You’ve got this! 👊🏻

03/05/2023

3 things I wish they told me before pursuing an undergrad:

➡️ there’s no such thing as job security

➡️ money does not = success

➡️ you goals might change and that’s okay

01/05/2023

I used to think it’s “either this or that.” I was a “can’t have your 🍰 and eat it too” girl.

It was always a matter of :

➡️ money or fun

➡️work or energy

➡️ financial stability or making memories

I didn’t know it was possible to have both. I didn’t know there are legitimate ways to thrive in multiple areas of life! It’s time to course-correct.

29/04/2023

In my “would rather read personal growth books on a Saturday night than go out” era.

29/04/2023

Growth is hard. It’s hard to move from where you are to where you want to be.

That’s why I think it’s important to reflect on dreams and goals daily and ask ourselves the hard questions often.

➡️ Where do I want to be in ___ year’s time?

➡️ What is going to get me there?

➡️ What is holding me back?

28/04/2023

There is beauty in starting again. There is grace for new chapters. There is a reason you are here.

If we’re get too busy rushing through life, we risk missing the bigger picture.

27/04/2023

Life is full of decisions.

Where do we go when we don’t know what to do? I think these are good times to reflect. To be still. To give yourself grace.

I had these cut outs taped to my wall above my desk for months, reminding me constantly that there is a purpose for everything.

26/04/2023

If you have a lifestyle in mind that you want for yourself, you have to find people currently living that lifestyle- and learn from them.

There’s no need to try to create a new way when there is already a way that works.

25/04/2023

mindset reset

24/04/2023

3 reasons why I think change is a good thing:

1. it gives us a new perspective

2. it challenges us become adaptable

3. it demonstrates intention

22/04/2023

An easy read on rest / recharging ⬇️

Today I’m talking about the 7 types of rest so you can make resting fun and dedicate more time to taking care of yourself and your needs...

22/04/2023

I used to be the biggest believer in the hustle. That it wasn’t time to rest until I was exhausted or the job was done.

I think working hard is a GOOD THING, But I also think we can get lost in the pressure to power through everything.

When we get lost in the grind, we fail to reflect / redirect when we need to. We fail to fuel our body for the work that needs to get done. We can quickly end up on a path of burnout or lacking in purpose if we’re not careful.

I’m all for productivity, but I’m also learning that sometimes you’re most productive when your body is rested and your head is clear.

21/04/2023

What is in my sphere of control? What am I doing about it? It’s important to know where things lie on the diagram.

It’s not helpful to get hung up on what isn’t meant to be on our shoulders. On the flip side- I think the real progress happens when we get real with ourselves and understand that we can make real changes in the areas of life that we can control.

• How do we spend our time?

• Where we spend our money?

• What do we do for our health?

• Who do we surround ourselves with?

If I can’t solve it, I pray about it. But if I can solve it, I try to read about it. To ask about it. To seek out new solutions.

At the end of the day, we are responsible for what we are responsible for.

20/04/2023

c o m p a r i s o n - is unhelpful. I’ve learned this the hard way.

Say it with me:

☀️ We all have different paths.

☀️ We can relate to each other’s experiences without the need to compare.

☀️ We can share our stories proudly.

☀️ We do not need permission from others to pursue our purpose.

19/04/2023

One of my biggest “why’s” ⬇️

My husband. My best friend.

Here’s to creating a life where mid-day walks together are the rule, not the exception. To creating a life that isn’t limited by time, money, and health. To creating a life we love.

18/04/2023

Something can be a good thing, and at the same time not the thing for you.

I remember long days of battling thoughts that becoming a nurse was a “good” thing- but at the same time wondering “…is this really what I want?”

How do you justify letting go of a profession that could help so many people? The one you’d worked so dang hard to be in. The thing your family is so proud of you for. And is it enough to let it all go just for the sake of “what will make me happy?”

Pages (+ tears, + prayers) of self-reflection later, I realized that even though I might be able to help a lot of people as a nurse, I could probably help even more people if I let it go. If I gave myself permission to seek out something I could be truly passionate about. Something I didn’t have to burn myself out over. Something that I was excited to put the hard work into.

At the end of the day, you can’t give from an empty vessel- especially not in healthcare. When you’re not aligned with where you’re at, something has to give. For me, it was letting go of one path to make room for another.

I still don’t know exactly what the path to my goals will look like. But what I do know is it this:

- it won’t be helped by a career I don’t enjoy
- it won’t be helped a career that demands more time and energy than I can give to “make it” financially

Where do you find yourself today? Are you in the burn out? The dissonance? The questioning? It’s not a bad thing. Sometimes that feeling is exactly what you needed in order to realize that

s o m e t h i n g n e e d s t o c h a n g e 🦋.