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I’ve met a lot of really cool, successful and interesting people, and I always have the same question for them: what inspires you? More times than not, it’s either a person (family member, group of people) or a mantra they think about often to keep them going. Me personally? I’m more of a mantra girl. I may think about someone during a workout that inspires me to push a bit more, but for the most part, and especially on solo bike rides, I spend a lot of time in my own head. While I’m generally an optimist and see the good in most situations, here are my top 3 mantras that can truly get me through anything… 1. Live Kindly Of course I had to throw my own one into the mix. It’s my favorite. It means so many different things wrapped up into two simple words. At the beginning of this journey, I made a few promises to myself: I would never look back on the past, I would never compare myself to others and I would think of myself in the most positive light. Unproductive thoughts lead to, well, unproductive everything. By keeping this simple mantra in the …

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Did you know that if you’re write an ambition down you’re way more likely to stick to it? It’s true! One of our favorite bloggers, Zanita, shared 10 of her great habits in hopes of successfully achieving them. These are perfect for every LoveSurf girl to try.  Exercise Regularly. What I’ve found is that reducing the amount of time in my commitment is incredibly helpful. If I say I’m going to the gym, I’m commit to 15-20 of cardio minutes and then once I’m in there I’ll end up doing 40 anyway. Sometimes. Every bit counts! And helps immensely with your energy and focus.  Read for 20 minutes everyday. Well it doesn’t need to be 20 minutes but a good healthy swig of book juice into your brain will really boost your brain. We can all use a little extra learning!  Drink water. Drinking water when you first wake and then loading up throughout the day is probably the simplest and cheapest way to improve the quality of your life. Getting more H20 can improve your digestion, your skin, help you lose weight, give you more energy – it benefits all your bodies process.  Make a routine. Even if you’re surrounds are in constant flux, you can still …

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