Jessica Sheppard

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What's Stopping You? 5 Keys to Overcoming

 

What’s stopping you?” For many of us, just starting is the hardest part. For others, completing a project seems impossible. For me personally, time seems to be one of my greatest challenges. There are so many things I want to do, but only 24 hours every day to go after it. Since we are given an unknown number of days in our lifetime, what are you doing right now to keep yourself healthy, rested, motivated, encouraged and set on fire?  

★ There are seven days in a week and someday isn’t one of them. ★

★I wish there were more hours in the day and boys were nice and bread didn’t make you fat. ★ 

★ Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out. ★


Overcoming Your Obstacles

  1. Write Your Mission, Values and Vision
  2. Develop Self-Discipline
  3. Be Patient
  4. Be Practical
  5. Be Intentional

Write Your Mission, Values and Vision - if you don't know where you're going, it'll be hard to get there.

Develop Self-Discipline - I once heard it said, "Nothing so conclusively proves a man's ability to lead others as what he does from day to day to lead himself."

Be Patient - Handle yourself with care. You can only do what you can do! Growth takes time. Don't rush the process. But are you being faithful with the gifts and talents you've been given? Are you maximizing your God-given potential?

★ Mountaintops inspire leaders but valleys mature them. ★

Be Practical - Get real with yourself...what's standing in your way? Is it time (*raises hand*), resources, or ability? Or under the surface...is it insecurity, fear or complacency?

Be Intentional - Diligence and consistency is KEY. These are truly some of the greatest things blogging has reinforced in my life!


I believe one of the most courageous things you can do is be yourself. Be brave. Be bold. Be bright. Take risks. Hold onto hope and believe in miracles.

★ You must do the things you think you cannot do. 

★ No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up and never give up. ★

On to the sale of the week! Just when I thought the discounts couldn't get much sweeter, my favorite store released a NEW batch of finds!

Starting things off with selections for the stylish guy. Several friends have requested more style tips and shopping picks for men, so I might include the dudes in the fun every now and then! Let me know how you guys like that idea.

Dear Stylish Guy Under [Under $50]

 

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Shop from left to right:

G-Star Barran Leather Wallet [$42.50] | Leather Card Holder in Black & Oxblood [$21.50] | Leather Card Holder in Camo [$21.50] | Polka Dot Tie [$8.50] | Backpack in Charcoal Marl Scuba [$32] | Roll Top Backpack [$32]

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T-Shirt Run This Town Print [$8.50] | Oversized Sweatshirt [$30] | Textured Knitted Crew Neck Sweater [$47.50] | Bomber Jacket in Camo Print [$37] | Smart Bomber Jacket in Dark Khaki [$42.50] | Jersey Bomber Jacket [$37]

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Chukka Boots in Black Faux Suede [$30] | High Desert Boots in Gray Suede [$47.50] | Chukka Boots in Leather [$47.50] | Desert Boots in Black Suede [$47.50] | Pointed Chelsea Boots in Gray Suede [$47.50] | Lace Up Sneakers with Camo Sole [$26.50]

Let's Kick It [Under $40]

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Adidas Superstar Sneakers [$70] | Velvet Heels [$37] | Suede Tassel Flat Shoes [$37] | Glitter Heeled Shoes [$32] | Suedette Ankle Boot with Metal Block Heel [$32]

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Velvet Lace Up Heels [$37] | D-Ring Sneakers [$26.50] | Layla Ballet Flats [$19.50] | Suede Pointed Heels [$47.50] | Matilda Pointed Flat Shoes [$26.50]

Oh So Charming, Darling [Under $25]

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Rose Gold Tassel Keychain [$10.50] | Through & Through Earrings [$9.50] | Layering Necklace [$24.50] | Tortoiseshell Sunglasses with Brow Bar [$19.50] | Flower Choker [$8.50] | Pom Pom Bag Charm [$8.50] | Gray Tassel Charm [$10.50]

Stay Warm [Under $85]

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Longline Velvet Bomber Jacket [$35.50] | Hooded Cape with Pockets [$34] | Faux Fur Collar Belted Maxi Coat [$58] | Split Side Maxi Coat [$68] | Suedette BikerJacket [$49] Embellished Bomber Jacket [$84.50] | Vera Moda Leopard Print Bomber Jacket [$44.50] | Military Cape with Faux Fur Collar [$42.50]

#nofilter [Under $30]

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Holiday Onesie Romper with Pom Pom Ears [$30] | Monday Nightshirt [$23.50] | Holiday Cozy Footlet Socks [$8.50] | Lace Trim Pajama Set [$21.50]

She's Got Baggage [Under $50]

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River Island Satin Backpack [$28] | Suede Eyelet Shoulder Bag [$37] | Velvet Clutch Bag with Chain Handle [$26.50] | Mini Glitter Crossbody Bag [$17.50] | Mini Satchel Bag [$12.50]

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Mango Bow Detail Shoulder Bag [$42.50] | Quilted Nylon Carryall [$37] | Leather and Faux Pony Shopper Bag [$40.50] | Metallic Quilted Backpack [$26.50] | Tote Bag with Envelope Detail [$34] | Snake Effect Backpack [$30]

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Scallop Snake Clutch [$10.50] | Floral Embellished Clutch Bag [$37] | Leather and Suede Foldover Clutch [$26.50]

Disney Fanatic [Under $40]

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T-Shirt with Disney Print and Contrast Sleeves [$21.50] | Mickey and Minnie Holiday Socks [$8] | Herschel Supply Co Disney Pouch [$27] | Holiday Dress with Disney Pom Poms [$38] | Mickey Mouse Retro Makeup Bag [$8.75] | Disney Princess Sleep Tee [$31]

To Whom It May Concern [Under $35]

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Ribbed Long Sleeve Flared Tunic [$19.50] | Maxi Dress with Embroidery [$34] | Ruffle Neck Knit [$12.50] | T-Shirt with Sequin Sleeve [$23.50] | T-Shirt in Boxy Fit and Leopard Print [$17.50]

Top it Off [Under $30]

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Wool Mix Baseball Cap with Removable Faux Fur Pom Pom [$12] | Wool Mix Baker Boy Cap [$19.50] | Baseball Cap in Lace [$10.50] | Miss Selfridge Badge Beanie Hat [$22] | Baker Boy Hat with Brim [$16] | Faux Fur Pom Pom Pink Beanie [$12.50]

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