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October 5, 2020

Hi, my name is Elyssa!

I’m a Jesus-loving planner girl and I inspire and equip women of faith to live well and stay focused on what matters most.

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Striped button down + denim shorts. That’s all,

Striped button down + denim shorts.
That’s all, thanks ✌🏽
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#summerwardrobe

This week, I went to my shelves and put together a

This week, I went to my shelves and put together a mid-year Reading List to work on through the rest of 2021. Who else loves a good TBR??
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If you wanna check out/shop my list, the blog post is linked in my bio 😊
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#idratherbereading #bookstagram #books #booklover #booknerd #bookgram #bookgirl #wellread #wellreadblackgirl

STOP IT 🛑 . I’m generally a frequent flyer on

STOP IT 🛑
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I’m generally a frequent flyer on the good ship Comparison (I know, mixed metaphor. It sounded good, stay with me 😆) but man I’ve been particularly struggling with this the past several weeks. Here are some things I’m reminding myself today -

• scrolling IG and pining over someone else’s highlight reel ain’t gonna get you any closer to your goals.

• that chick’s page you keep refreshing isn’t her whole life, I don’t care how much she’s sharing or how “authentic” she’s being.

• you’re allowed to be a beginner. that skill set you’re envying took that person time to develop. stop comparing their expertise to your novice….-ness (someone help me with that wording 😂)

• getting inspired by social is one thing but at some point you have to put your phone down, do your own work and live your own stinkin life. like seriously, vicarious living isn’t rich, full, satisfying, or productive, no matter how hard life is.

• I don’t think we should base decision making solely on how we feel but don’t discount your emotions either - you have them for a reason. so figure out if you need to listen to your gut or need to reign in your feelings with a reality check. and if you need help with that, get some.

• if you’re not taking care of your body, (rest, hydration, fuel, exercise, etc.) don’t be surprised when she’s not functioning properly. you can only perform as well as you’re caring for yourself.

• no one can do what you can do the way you can do it. there’s room for your contribution. don’t fixate on whoever you think is doing it better. they’re not you and you’re not them. their sphere is not the same as yours. stay in your lane and water your own grass (another mixed metaphor for ya 🤪).

• research is good. do your research and get ideas but girlfriend, stop comparing yourself to others 🛑
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#stopcomparing #stopcomparingyourself #doyourbest #liveyourownlife #remindertomyself

It’s about dang time I hung pictures up in this

It’s about dang time I hung pictures up in this house 😆
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I’m working on a full family gallery for the hallway, which I’m super excited about, but I also decided to print some black and white shots of Steven, Evan and I as kiddos since we don’t have kiddos😄 Oh my gosh, I can’t even - they’re so stinkin cute 🥰
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#hallway #wallgallery #childhoodphotos

Sitting and waiting for an oil change - not the mo

Sitting and waiting for an oil change - not the most convenient thing buuuut I have been needing space to jumpstart more reading actual physical books soooooo #silverlining ? Has anyone read this yet? I’m so excited 😊 It was one of my picks for my July @bookofthemonth box (I got a freebie for my birthday 🥳 ).
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What are you reading for fun this summer? Any recommendations?
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#summerreading #idratherbereading #read #reading #readmorebooks #readersofinstagram #bookstagram #booklover #booknerd #bookgirl #ilovereading #somanybookssolittletime #bot #bookofthemonth

When you work for yourself, you get to choose your

When you work for yourself, you get to choose your job title 😆✌🏽

Thanks @eztech231 for my new Monday shirt.
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#ifyouknowyouknow #iykyk #theoffice #assistanttotheregionalmanager #makeupfreemonday #selfemployed #workfromhome #immyownboss

Yesterday I turned 31. . It’s been a hectic, ch

Yesterday I turned 31.
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It’s been a hectic, challenging several days and I haven’t had a chance really to process — I feel like I didn’t even get used to being 30 😆. But hey, 2020, right?
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But man, I’m grateful. So grateful. For family and friends and life and opportunities and second (and third and fourth and fifth) chances and love and art and work and victories and even the challenges and struggles because they make us better people if we let them. I’m grateful that God gives grace for each day. The older I get the more I understand how important it is to be thoughtful and gracious and generous and humble and passionate about what lights your soul on fire. I’m not anywhere near where I wanna be but 31 is another shot growing stronger and focusing on what matters most.
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#thisis31 #anotheryearolder #birthday #birthdayreflections

Reading Atomic Habits for the One Book July read-a

Reading Atomic Habits for the One Book July read-along. I’m so glad this year’s theme is Habits & Routines! I needed this so bad 😆😜
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#onebookjuly2021 #habits #healthyhabits #routines #tinychanges #atomichabits #onebookjuly #read #reading #bookstagram #books #idratherbereading #roadtrip #summerreading

She’s not perfect and she’s got a messy histor

She’s not perfect and she’s got a messy history, some of which we should be ashamed. But that doesn’t negate the fact that for decades, men and women have sacrificed and dedicated and generously given of their lives in the pursuit of a dream worth dreaming in this imperfect world. So many people who have fought and died and invented and created and developed so that we could have what we hold most dear. Let us never take them and their lives for granted. Let us never forget to be kind and humble and hard working and loving and worthy of the legacy left for us.

Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸
God bless you and yours ❤️
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#americathebeautiful #happyfourthofjuly #independenceday #hooverdam #vacation

Club 119 Scripture Writing Plan is live! . Link in

Club 119 Scripture Writing Plan is live!
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Link in bio 😊
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#club119writers #scripture #scripturewriting #scripturewritingplan #julywritingplan #julyscripturewriting #journalingprompts #scripturejournaling #biblejournaling #bibleverses #bible #biblestudy #virtuouswoman #proverbs31woman #proverbs #proverbs31

Hey girlie. One day you’re going to be 30 and t

Hey girlie.

One day you’re going to be 30 and trying to figure your life out. Not because it’s bad and in need of an overhaul but because over the years you will have collected a lot of things - experiences, feelings, opinions, beliefs, hurts, joys, failures, victories, embarrassments, thrills, loves, and hates. Every so often you’re going to have to figure out what you want to do with all that stuff and what kind of person you want to be because of or in spite of it all. It’s not easy. But here’s what I want you to do for me -

Don’t ever stop dreaming & playing & singing & imagining & asking questions & trying new things. Don’t let the fear of failure box you in. Don’t play the comparison game or feel less than because you don’t look/behave/talk like some other girl. She has her life to live and you have yours. So live it, sweetheart, so that when you’re grown up, you’ll have all those girlhood dreams and ambitions to remind you who you are at the core before you started collecting all that other stuff. You’ll need those reminders and memories, I promise you. Be you, always. ❤️

And God? Don’t worry, He’s just as awesome as you’ve been told. Better even. He’s the best thing about adulthood.

♥️

#letterstomyyoungerself #littleelyssa #childhood #throwbackthursday #tbt #thathairthough #messyhair

Happy 24th birthday to my brother @eztech231. You

Happy 24th birthday to my brother @eztech231. You are one of the most hard working, generous, genuine, kind people I have the privilege to call family. Thanks for putting up with me 😆 I’m super proud of the man you’ve become and continue to grow into and I pray God’s richest blessings on your life. You deserve the most, buddy! Have a great day! I love you ❤️
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#happybirthday

Back in TNs for the summer and man does it feel aw

Back in TNs for the summer and man does it feel awesome!!

I’ve been working on the same huge project since the beginning of the year and now that I’m done with it (for the most part) I’m itching to switch thing up in my routines, spaces, wardrobe, and planner set up. Slowly working on those other things but a planner switcharoo isn’t complicated so here we are!

I went back to my mainstay @myprimaplanner standard TN that I’ve had for years and then added this beautiful floral passport that I’ve had for awhile but haven’t used much. The chunky chunk feels so gooooooooooood in my hands (if you know, you know).
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#planner #planneraddict #plannercommunity #plannerbabe #tn #travelersnotebook #ifyouknowyouknow #iykyk #passporttravelersnotebook #standardtravelersnotebook #plannersetup #plannernerd #plannerlife #plannerjunkie #getstuffdone #makeithappen

Registration for the Masterclass closes tonight!!!

Registration for the Masterclass closes tonight!!!!! Don’t miss out! Link in my bio 😁
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#club119writers #htsybmasterclass #howtostudyyourbiblemasterclass #biblestudy #womensbiblestudy

Download the June Scripture Writing Plan - https:/

Download the June Scripture Writing Plan - https://elyssanalani.com/2021/06/01/june-scripture-writing-plan/

And join me live on YouTube today @ 4PM CST for Scripture Writing Wednesday!
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#club119writers #scripturewriting #scripturewritingplan #inhispresence #june #scripturewritingwednesday

The Masterclass has launched!! 🥳 Check the link

The Masterclass has launched!! 🥳
Check the link in my bio to register for the course & watch this latest YouTube video for a sneak peek 😊
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#howtostudyyourbiblemasterclass #htsybmasterclass #biblestudy #studyyourbible #womenintheword #womensbiblestudy

The page is live! Check out all the class informat

The page is live! Check out all the class information before the launch on June 1st 😃 Link in my bio 😊
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#biblestudy #howtostudyyourbible #howtostudyyourbiblemasterclass #club119writers
#club119

All About the HOW TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE MASTERCLASS

All About the HOW TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE MASTERCLASS LAUNCH. Instagram post 18128397250204568

I feel like I've been working on this project FORE

I feel like I've been working on this project FOREVER and it's finally almost ready to go out into the world 🙂 The How to Study Your Bible Masterclass is launching on June 1st and registration will be open for 7 days!!! If you're interested in this class -

— get on the Masterclass Waitlist so you can be sure and receive all launch emails (link in my bio)

— join me tomorrow, MAY 27, at 10AM CST, in the CLUB 119 FB group. I'll be going live and talking about the Masterclass and launching the sales page with all the class details 😃😃

— ask me any questions in the comments if you'd like any further information!
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#howtostudyyourbiblemasterclass #htsybmasterclass #htsyb #studyyourbible #biblestudy #club119 #club119writers #club119presents

When you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed and menta

When you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed and mentally over-worked, you gotta keep your hands busy or you’re liable to drown your stress in a Netflix binge or a tub of something frozen and creamy...Okay so I did watch a couple of shows and I did eat some ice cream. BUT I also re organized my bookshelves, did some laundry, swept some floors, cleaned the storm door, watered the garden, and ran a couple errands. NOT what I was supposed to do today buuuuuuuuuuutt sometimes all you can do is pivot.
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Can’t decide categorically how I feel about color-coordinated bookshelves. I love looking at them but will I enjoy using them? Jury is still out but I definitely think they’re pretty and now I’m a little less overwhelmed.
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#colorcoordinatedbookshelves #bookshelves #homelibrary #overwhelm #stressrelief

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