Melissa Boles

LATEST ARTICLES ( 64 )

• Getting to Know Yourself Again

  

  Recently, there have been more and more videos and articles about how this world (and the “millennial” generation in particular) is so connected – too connected... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Being a Work Rockstar

  

  I started a new job recently. And while there is a lot I’m still learning and there are definitely things I’m not perfect at, I try every day to be the person... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• I Don’t Know.

  

  It has taken me all day to write anything. It’s not because I don’t have a lot to say about loving yourself, and being kind to yourself, because I do. It’s... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Loneliness

  

  I had this whole plan, you know. Wrote out a schedule of what I was going to talk about each day so that I knew I had enough to write about, and so that I... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Simple as a Warm Beverage

  

  I often start and delete and re-start blog posts anymore. There are so many things I want to tell people, to tell all of you, that sometimes it’s overwhelming... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• to Keep from Worrying

  

  I’m not so good at writing blog posts on weekends – I can’t believe I forgot until now! I am a worrier. Everything seems to make me worried – how I’m going to... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• For the Weekend, Volume III

  

  For the last two weeks, on Friday, I have shared a list of 10 or more things that I have found that are great during the week. This week I only have 3, and... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Wake Up With Purpose

  

  Here’s a thing you probably don’t know about me: I hate waking up in the morning. I don’t hate mornings, in fact in the Fall they are one of my favorite times... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• 31 Days of Loving You

  

  This October, I’m participating in the 31 days challenge that was started by The Nester over at The Nesting Place. The idea of this blogging challenge is that... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• For the Weekend, Volume II

  the video you should absolutely watch about sexual assault and YouTube. simple ways to be more with less. an e-book FO’ FREE. the book i’m reading that has me... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Somewhere Between Water and Sky

  

  I was lucky enough to get to read Elora Ramirez’s new book, Somewhere Between Water and Sky, prior to its release last week. As promised when I helped promote... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• to Believe That What You Say Matters

  I’m lucky enough to be participating in the final live-action Story 101, so periodically you’ll hear from me about writing and what I’m processing through with... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• For the Weekend, Volume I

  This is a new thing I’m trying, sharing cool things I’ve seen, read, and learned throughout the week. If you have things you’d like to share here, I’d love to... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Somewhere Between Water and Sky Launch Day

  

  I am so in love with Elora Ramirez’s Somewhere Between Water and Sky. It’s a gorgeous book in a beautiful series and I’m super excited to share it with y’all.... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Shake What Your Mama Gave You

  Do you remember how you were when you were 15? I was a mess, constantly running into life and desks, unable to handle how my body was changing and trying to... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• is Everyone Hanging out Without Me?

  

  I was lucky enough to receive a copy of Mindy Kaling’s Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) via Birchbox. Beyond receiving the book, I am... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• as You Wish.

  Last night, my friend Megan brought over her copy of The Princess Bride for me to borrow. When she handed it to me, I clutched it to my chest, holding it like... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• The Liebster Award

  

  I’ve been trying to figure out what to share with everyone next (and how to do it), and this amazing nomination fell into my lap.  I’m honored to be nominated... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• The Adventure Squad: Oregon Coast

  

  A few weekends ago, I headed on an adventure with some new friends of mine – who I’ll affectionately call (because they named themselves this) the Adventure... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• 5 Things Hannah Hart Taught Me

  

  On the day it came out I picked up, started reading, and promptly finished Hannah Hart’s new book, My Drunk Kitchen: A Guide to Eating, Drinking, Going with... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY