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The next Book Review With Cheryl features THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR by Shari Lapena with a rating of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars. The Couple Next Door was the first book for my book club with friends. This definitely didn’t disappoint and we had lots to chat about—both good and bad—at our first “meeting” (AKA talking about the book for 5 minutes before it turns into wine night with the girls🍷📚👯‍♀️). If you are looking for a quick, page-turning, suspenseful read, this is the book for you. I know I couldn’t put it down!

Just an early morning reminder: YOU GOT THIS 💪🏽✨🥰

Have you heard of Bullet Journaling? If so, chances are high that you looked around on Instagram or Pinterest for inspiration and immediately felt intimidated and gave up. (I know that’s what I did at first.) Well, this week, I encourage you to give Bullet Journaling another try (or a first try!). Head to WithCheryl.co to learn about these pages of my Bullet Journal and you’ll realize that your journal doesn’t need to be (and likely shouldn’t be) fancy or elaborate. It just needs to make your life easier. (Link in bio!) 😊📖🤓 If you have any questions about Bullet Journaling (maybe where to start or how to set-up certain pages), comment below or send me a DM! I would LOVE to talk more.

The next BOOK REVIEW WITH CHERYL is The Big Life by Ann Shocket with a rating of ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Ann Shoket, describes “the Big Life” as “that delicious cocktail of work career, respect, ambition, money, and a monumental relationship—on [your] own terms”. And, this book was filled with tons of inspirational stories from the “Badass Babes” who are working so hard to make this Big Life a reality. While I definitely walked away empowered and inspired (how could you not with quotes like “At this moment in your life, it’s your job to work as hard as you can and explore as much as you can” and “Your dreams are worth achieving and you are worth your dreams”, how could you not be!?), but I also wish there were more actionable pieces of advice to make the Big Life a reality for me. This book is a great read for women in the beginning or middle of their careers who want to continue to grow and are looking for stories from other professionals to inspire them to get there!

This week on WithCheryl.co, I talked about the importance of experimenting. And, today I’d like to share how one small decision to change things up made a huge impact on my life. In both college and high school, I would dread the days I knew I had to run. Running the mile in gym felt like torture and I might have avoided entire laps by hiding in my dance studio basement. (I’m sorry MF!) Fast forward a few years, and one day I felt my body asking for something other than dance or yoga. I didn’t have the money to try a new class or join a gym, so I went with the free option: running outdoors. And, after that run I was hooked. If it weren’t for that tiny experiment, this moment of running my first 5K—one of my biggest accomplishments—never would have happened. This week, I challenge you to pick 1 thing to experiment with over the next week. Let me know what you choose in the comments below and I’ll check back in next week to see how it went! (I’ll be experimenting with taking more breaks to increase my productivity at work this week.)

Over the last two weeks, I got to explore Europe with my husband on our Honeymoon, recharge and take a break from my usual responsibilities, eat ridiculous amounts of incredible food—and I decided to end the trip by preparing for 2019 on our plane ride home. This week’s post on withcheryl.co/blog (link in bio) dives into the EXACT process I used to reflect, set intentions, and establish my goals, so you could do the same. While having dreams for 2019 is great, it’s hard to make them a reality if you don't set specific goals— and this week’s post shows you how to do that (and even reveals my own goals so you can see how specific you need to get). Remember, it’s NEVER too late to establish your goals, so head over to With Cheryl now to set yourself up for success!

The holidays are a time when many people travel to see loved ones and packing can be one of the many stressors of the season. (It definitely was for me.) Minimize the stress of lugging around a big suitcase, paying for baggage fees, and praying that everything fits by investing in travel space saver bags. These bags aren’t expensive (I bought a 12 pack on Amazon for less than $20), don’t require a vacuum (you just roll the air out), and will save you time, energy, and space. Pick some up before your next trip. I promise, you wont regret it. Don’t believe me? My carry-on bag in this photo contains 2 pairs of shoes, 10 sweaters, 3 pairs of jeans and leggings, two dressy outfits, and pajamas—with room for a peacoat too. It’s definitely worth the $20!

What is your purpose today? Mine is working towards my monthly goal of delivering more content for you here on Instagram—which also reflects my annual goal of maintaining With Cheryl! Do your daily actions reflect your goals? If not, you can change that TODAY! Check out my recent post on goal setting through the link in my bio. So, what's your purpose today?

Today's Book Review With Cheryl features MAKE TIME by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky with a rating of 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 As explained by the authors, Make Time is "a framework designed to help you actually create more time in your day for the things you care about". Sound like it's too good to be true? It's not. I've already seen a difference in my life after applying some of their advice—especially a daily highlight (which is a single activity to prioritize and protect in your calendar). With 87 easy to understand and realistic tips, this book is an invaluable tool to help you create the time you need for the things you love. My favorite tactics? 1. Write it Down, 17. Try a Distraction-Free Phone, and 80. Take Real Breaks. If there's one book you can cram in before the end of this year, Make Time should be your choice. It is officially my favorite non-fiction book of 2018 and absolutely in my top 5 favorite non-fiction books ever. Read it. You will not regret it.

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