goal setting – how to find your “why”

It’s the first Monday of 2021 and we have Monday motivation on the brain at Rightside. We know staying on track with goals is on the forefront of your minds in January, so we are doubling down on the content this month around goal setting. We’ve partnered with some great coaches from all facets of life to get their advice on setting goals and keeping up with them. Every Thursday, we’ll be posting those conversations on Instagram so be sure to check that out.  For the January blog posts, we decided to pull some of those coaching insights and create

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how to set and achieve your goals for 2021

New Year’s resolutions are upon us! Fun fact: New Year’s has always been one of my favorite holidays. I love all the traditions that come with pressing the reset button (particularly after a year like 2020). A lot of people knock resolutions because people fail to stick with them. I on the other hand, really appreciate the collective effort on self-improvement regardless of the outcome. I approach resolutions and goals a little differently each year. In past years, I’ve thought of a mantra and set a few goals around that. I love that Oprah chooses a “word” for her year

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what’s in a 30 day challenge?

What’s in a 30 day challenge? Some of y’all may have heard of Sober October – a challenge to not drink alcohol for the month of October. A lot of people also participate in Dry January (same concept, different month). I started thinking about these types of challenges, the motivation behind them, and why they work. Other wellness challenges that come to mind are Whole 30 and various 30-day fitness challenges like holding planks every day for a month. Let’s dig into the motivation behind these challenges and find out if they are effective. Psychological Pull – There’s a pull

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staying connected

“We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone – we find it with another.” – Thomas Merton Rightside Brewing was born from a string of social interactions – it became my mission to bring everyone to the party by offering an adult beverage other than alcohol. This pandemic has completely turned socializing on its head, yet I’ve been amazed at the resiliency and innovation that has brought people together while quarantining. I think, if anything, it’s brought to light the importance of connection for our mental and emotional health. I’ve listed a few ways that I’ve been

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finding the energy to keep going

These posts are meant to provide motivation & optimism for any goal big or small. I’m not sure about y’all, but I could use extra motivation these past couple of weeks. With the resurgence of COVID and the struggles that come with, I’ve been thinking of ways to gain energy and stay focused in these unprecedented times. Back to the Basics – Brene Brown shares her “gap plan” on her March 27th episode of her podcast Unlocking Us. The gap plan is meant to get her & her family back to 100% and is centered around getting your basic needs

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Pursuing Your Dreams

“People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.” This blog is designed to be short and sweet tips & clips of inspiration and optimism to start your week off with a bang! As this is the first post and somewhat of an introduction, I wanted to start with a quote from my favorite book of all-time, The Alchemist. Rightside Brewing is not only a dream but feels like a destiny, and I’m THRILLED to share the journey with y’all. Inspired by embarking on this new dream, I want to share some tips on

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the benefits of a dry january

Happy New Year, y’all! According to our Instagram poll, 71% of you plan to participate in Dry January this year. Dry January, if you’re not familiar, is a 31 day challenge to abstain from alcohol. A lot people choose to participate after indulging around the holidays or just want a healthy start to the new year. Today, as we kick off Dry January, we are highlighting some of the benefits of this 31 day challenge. Better Mood! – some people may rely on alcohol to cope with stressors from the day. According to Ashley Jones, APRN-CNP, a certified family nurse

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