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Elyssa Nalani

Elyssa Nalani

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About Me

hello there! i’m elyssa

Writer, Bible Nerd, & Goals coach

Welcome to my little corner of the internet! I created this space to share how I’m pursing my faith, intentional planning and a balanced lifestyle. My hope is that my experiences will motivate you to pursue the things that matter most to you!

I believe that God created each of us with talents that are meant to make an impact. No matter who you are, where you’ve been, or what skills you have, you are loved, valued, and so needed in this world.

I hope you’ll consider me a sister walking along side you on this journey to becoming all you were created to be!

get to know me

I’m originally from Chicago, IL, but currently live in Texas with my husband, Steven. We love date nights, hanging out with family & friends, travel, serving in our church, and lazy weekends (which are few and far between these days šŸ˜› ). I absolutely love being married to my best friend! He’s such a gift in my life. I don’t get to do what I do without his constant love and support.

I’m daughter to two great parents and sister to one awesome brother. We’re homeschool veterans from the ’90s – you know, before it was cool (well, idk if it’s considered cool yet but man, it is waaaaay more popular nowadays!). Our parents encouraged us to use our imaginations and follow our interests. They taught us to serve in the local church and use our talents and passions for God’s glory. I am absolutely the woman I am today because of my family.

I’ve always been a communicator. I started singing at a young age, talked too much in school (for the short time I went to private school), been told I need to slow down and lower my voice more times than I can count, answered questions of pretend interviewers in the mirror while getting ready in the morning, and pretended to host my own show on Food Network when experimenting in the kitchen. Chatterbox = me to this day. My B.A. in Communications was a surprise to no one. God definitely gave me a big mouth and I’m learning how to put it to good use. It’s a lifelong endeavor!

All my life I have loved paper & ink. My dad worked in the printing industry when I was a kid and I looooved the smell of his job. This is probably why I can’t stop buying books and I’m kind of a pen snob. Both reading and writing are passions passed down from my mom who spent hours reading to my brother and me as kids and has been published herself. I’m the girl who always has a book, a notebook, or my planner with me. Now, one unpublished (very badly written) teen novel, a Communications degree, three blogs, and a YouTube channel later, I’ve discovered that I really want to share what I’m learning about faith, goals, & lifestyle in the way that I love best – through words, both written and spoken. I’m going to talk about the books I’m reading and the planners I’m using, the projects I’m working on, and what I’m learning from the Bible. I’m not about highlight reels and perfection. I’m going to share what’s real in the hopes that you’re encouraged to keep it real in your life too.

Some things I’m obsessed with…

  1. mugs
  2. my personal library
  3. Notion
  4. The Chosen (if you haven’t watched it, please do, and you can thank me later šŸ™‚ )
  5. spring & autumn
  6. candles
  7. Astaire & Rogers films
  8. pizza, pasta, & popcorn
  9. Swiss water-processed decaf (fave brand)
  10. my facial steamer
  11. strawberries, mangos, and watermelon
  12. Spotify

Some things I don’t care for…

  1. avocados
  2. doing dishes
  3. pho, sushi, or ramen
  4. cleaning out my email inbox
  5. horror or natural disaster movies
  6. whatever I’m doing when I’d rather be reading
  7. hot weather
  8. window shopping
  9. unsweet tea
  10. eggplant

my business journey

I’ve always loved creating things and writing things, even as a kid. By the time I was finished college, I’d had a homemade greeting cards business, I’d written a novel and a play (both are not great so they’re in a box somewhere in my closet), and dabbled in podcasting and blogging. I’d already started singing as a child and speaking when I was a teenager. In full transparency, I’ve never wanted a day job. I’ve always wanted to be a creator. And every time I’ve held a regular job, I’ve dreamt of the day when I could do my own thing.

After I got married in 2017, my husband gifted me the opportunity to really pursue entrepreneurship full time. I didn’t really know exactly what I wanted to do but I rolled up my sleeves and just started trying. I started a YouTube channel and rebranded my blog. The thing they don’t tell you about entrepreneurship is that it can be a slow burn and messy journey of self discovery. I’ve tried a lot of different things, and failed royally at a lot of things. Lots of ideas, lots of trial and error, lots of getting over limiting mindsets and lots of conversations with people who have patiently listened and advised as I’ve navigated this process over the last 5 years.

Now it’s 2022 and I’ve learned a lot about what I want to say and how I want to say it. Now I’m in the business of sharing tools and resources for women to live their lives well and stay focused on what matters most. Through all the experiments, the flops and successes, I found out that I really, really love being both a Bible nerd and a planner babe and I couldn’t pick just one or the other. I love both and I want to talk about both. So here I am, your Bible-nerd-planner-babe who wants to teach you what she’s learning about faith, setting and crushing big goals, and keeping healthy balance in life.

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Here I come Q3 ā˜ŗļø I can’t wait to dig into m Here I come Q3 ā˜ŗļø I can’t wait to dig into my next Full Focus Planner! 
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#livewellstayfocused #fullfocusplanner #fullfocusplannercertifiedpro #fullfocus #planner #plannerbabe #goalsetting #goalsetter #goals #plannercommunity #quarterlyplanning #planneraddict #planner #plannerjunkie #plannerlife
What do you do to cultivate your relationship with What do you do to cultivate your relationship with Jesus? What do you want to try/do more of this week or next? Let me know in the comments! šŸ‘‡šŸ½ā 
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#livewellstayfocused #livewellfaithfully #givemejesus #scripturememorization #biblestudy #quiettime #prayer #spiritualdisciplines #localchurch
Confession: Bible nerds absolutely get distracted. Confession: Bible nerds absolutely get distracted.

Okay, well I don't know every Bible nerd buuuuuuuut Bible nerds are humans and humans get distracted, therefore, Bible nerds get distracted. What I probably can't speak to is how often and to what degree. I can only speak for myself.

As someone who loves the Bible & teaches the Bible (both online and in person at my local church), it would make sense that I'm often reading and studying and just loving all things quiet time and devotions. The truth of the matter is that isn't always the case. I absolutely get distracted in my relationship with Jesus.

Here's the deal: I have the ability to trick my brain into thinking that creating faith-based content or resources (scripture writing plans & Bible studies, etc.) is the same as spending time at the feet of Jesus. And while there can be some overlap, it's not the same thing. That's actually a short-circuited version of what it should be -

Spending time with Jesus results in rich, honest content and resources I can share with others.

But the pressure to perform at the same speed and level as I see on social media constantly tempts me to short circuit the process, cut corners with God, and have the nerve to think that I can point people to a Savior that I don't value enough to give the best of my time and attention.

Wuuuuuuuuut. Let that sink in.
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Today on the blog, I’m talking about getting back on track with Jesus when you’ve distracted yourself from Him. Link in bio 😊
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#livewellstayfocused #livewellfaithfully #gettingbackontrack #distractions #biblestudy #scripturewriting #biblereading #readyourbible #prayer #prayerchangesthings #jesusovereverything #jesuschangeseverything #quiettime #devotions #dailydevotions
Balance in life doesn’t just happen — it’s h Balance in life doesn’t just happen — it’s hard won and maintained through intentionality and discipline. It’s also not something that remains the same all the time. Balance ebbs and flows and looks different every season, even every day, depending on what is going on in life. 

I think balance is more about awareness than perfection. When you know who you are and what you’re capable of, you know your boundaries and limitations. Couple that with the knowledge of what needs to be done and can better navigate when to say ā€œyesā€, ā€œnoā€, ā€œnot right nowā€, or ā€œI actually know someone else who is much better at that than I am, lemme hook you upā€. You’ll know when it’s time to take a break or hit the gas, when to involve others or fly solo. But all of this takes time to develop and the patience and humility required to listen to God, yourself, those you trust, and what’s going on around you. 

I don’t know what you need today, friend, but here’s what I’ve got - take what you need: 

— Permission to let go of perfectionism

— A reminder to listen more carefully

— Encouragement to graciously and confidently pursue balance in your life
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#livewellstayfocused #balance #lifestyle #awarenessnotperfection #awareness #reminder #perfectionismrecovery #listen
When I turned 30 a couple years ago, I wanted to f When I turned 30 a couple years ago, I wanted to fine-tune my rhythms, routines, spaces, self care and general adulting. Ultimately, I wanted to craft a lifestyle that is both balanced and beautiful for myself and my family. Over time, my general outlook of self care that has evolved into what I now call the Live Well 6. These are areas of wellness and self care that I believe us live well and stay focused on what matters most.

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• LIVE WELL FAITHFULLY - 
Cultivate a relationship with Jesus

• LIVE WELL PHYSICALLY - Take care of your body & mind

• LIVE WELL SOCIALLY - Nurture relationships & practice good etiquette

• LIVE WELL ENVIRONMENTALLY - Care for your spaces & steward your resources

• LIVE WELL VOCATIONALLY - Do your best work

• LIVE WELL AVOCATIONALLY - Recharge & play hard

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What areas in your life needs a little extra attention these days? Let me know in the comments! Personally, I’m currently focusing on faith & environment.

#livewellstayfocused #lifestyle #livewell #livewellfaithfully #livewellphysically #livewellsocially #livewellenvironmentally #livewellvocationally #faith #work #workhardplayhard #spiritualgrowth #livewellavocationally #home #habits #routines #routine #mentalhealth #thelivewell6 #physicalhealth #relationships #etiquette
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfath Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and fathers-in-law, as well uncles, role models, brothers, teachers and friends that have stepped in when most needed. You are so appreciated and loved. God bless you and thank you for all you do ā¤ļø
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#happyfathersday
ā€œI love the intensity of the Psalms. No-one ever ā€œI love the intensity of the Psalms. No-one ever sounds bored about God or about life in the Psalms.ā€ - Matt Redman⁠
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New scripture writing plan, GLORIOUS, starts tomorrow. Go to elyssanalani.com for all the deets (link in bio 😊).⁠
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#bible #psalms #worship #club119writers #scripturewriting #scripturewritingplan
I’ve had this song on repeat all week. It’s su I’ve had this song on repeat all week. It’s such a reminder that everything I am, everything I do, everything I say should all be for the glory and magnification of Christ. He is always worthy, always wise, always good, always true, always righteous, and always glorious. ⁠
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Were creation suddenly articulate⁠
With a thousand tongues to lift one cry⁠
From north to south and east to west⁠
We'd hear Christ be magnified⁠
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Were the whole earth echoing His eminence⁠
His name would burst from sea and sky⁠
From rivers to the mountaintops⁠
We'd hear Christ be magnified⁠
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O, Christ be magnified⁠
Let His praise arise⁠
Christ be magnified in me⁠
O, Christ be magnified⁠
From the altar of my life⁠
Christ be magnified in me⁠
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#christbemagnified #avalonworship #codycarnes #glorious #worship #praise #heisgood #livewellstayfocused #lyrics
Have you seen the 2022 Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Re Have you seen the 2022 Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide yet? It’s beeeautiful and packed with great looking titles 😊⁠
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Summer days are long and hooohhhhhhhhhhht here in Texas. Long summer nights mean I should have a bit more time for reading. I’ve pulled a few titles off my shelves to keep on my nightstand. I need some good fiction to balance the heavier non-fiction I’ve got planned for myself for the rest of the year. Two of my titles are BOTM picks aaaaand on the Summer Reading Guide*. ⁠
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- The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion⁠
- The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict⁠
- Take My Hand - Dolen Perkins-Valdez*⁠
- The Cartographers - Peng Shepherd*⁠
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(These aren’t recommendations since I haven’t read them yet. They’re just on my TBR list ā˜ŗļø)⁠
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If you haven’t checked out the Summer Reading Guide, check out @modernmrsdarcy or go to the link here -  https://modernmrsdarcy.com/the-2022-summer-reading-guide/⁠
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What’s on your summer reading list? I’m always open to recommendations!⁠
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#bookstagram #summerreading #modernmrsdarcy #bookish #summertbr #summerreadingguide #iratherbereading #fiction #books #readersofinstagram #booknerd #readmorebooks #historicalfiction #bookaddict #reading #readingmatters #bookworm #booknerdlife #readingcommunity #bibliophile #bookblogger #booksbooksbooks #bookofthemonth #botm
Happy birthday to my baby brother! 🄳 ⁠ ⁠ I Happy birthday to my baby brother! 🄳 ⁠
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I thank God for giving me such a wonderful, smart, talented, generous brother and awesome friend. I wish you a fantastic new year of adventure & accomplishment. Keep doing great things - you deserve the best. Thank you for being my buddy! I love you ā¤ļø
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