Living by Deisgn

Taking a break but not taking a break. I am going on a hiatus to really focus and work on a few projects. Listen in for the deets and follow the podcast on the insta @unsolicited.advice.by.gina to get updates! We’ll chat soon!🤗

Stop internalizing what others are gonna think, or what others have said in the past. Not everyone will understand your decisions. It’s not for them to. Do it anyways.

Are you still dreaming big? Are you allowing yourself to follow your dreams? Is fear holding you back? Listen in to see why you should keep going. Also, got a little secret for you in the beginning ;)

It’s time babes, time to do a self check in. How is life going for you? What have you noticed about your well being lately? Listen in to some things to ask yourself, think about, and maybe something you can do for others too!

Y’all! I got a new deck of cards. They’re “self love” cards. Listen in while I “unbox” them and try a few out!

You’re probably wondering what the heck I mean by that. Well babe, listen in and find out. This one might help you more than you know😉

This isn’t advice…but it’s still unsolicited. Hear some info about me, my podcast, why I started it, where I see myself going and what I’d like it to become.

Ever feel like you’ve held yourself back from greatness because you were scared? Here are 3 (kinda 4) phrases that have helped me a ton!

Have you taken the enneagram test?? You should. It’s cool💁🏽‍♀️ Have some negative self thoughts? Here’s 9 that we tend to identify with. See what resonates with you and how you can change it!

Do you feel you’re “too young” or “too old” to do something? Why? Why not just trust your gut, your desires, your wants? If you’re “too” anything, tell yourself “you’re too good to settle” in any aspect of your life!

There are 3 attachment styles; anxious, avoidant and secure. Listen in to see which you most relate to, what your partner most relates to, and learn what you should be looking for depending on your own style.

Are you giving yourself kudos & credit? Or is it all negative self talk, blame, onto the next goal? Do you give kudos to your besties? So why not yourself??

Hoping your New Years was great! Here are some tips on making this new year even better! Also, here’s some insight on why I’m moving to every other week and a little info on what’s to come!

Goals, affirmations, same ole things? How let’s be open minded, encouraging, and supportive to anyone and everyone going into this new year❤️

Do you feel like you’re living in your truth? Boo, are you doing you??

We get so wrapped up in picking ourselves apart and talking/thinking negatively about ourselves. But what if those thoughts/ideas weren’t actually your own? Listen in to find out what I mean!

Have you heard of your inner child? Not, “you’re acting like a child”…altho,🤔 kinda that too. Listen in to understand what your inner child is, how you can identify situations your inner child has seen/learned and how you can heal from it.

Have you noticed yourself covering your face or apologizing to those around you when you happen to be crying? Why do we do this? Learned behavior? Let’s stop saying sorry for having feelings.

Stop making and keeping promises to other people but breaking all the ones you make to yourself. You deserve to follow through. You deserve to bet on yourself and see it through. You’re worthy.

Season Depression? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Either way, you’re not alone! Listen in for some tips on how to help you navigate this time. Know you are loved, you matter and you are worthy of happiness🤍

Do you wait till the last minute to holiday shop? Do you go over budget? Do you make a budget? Do you stick to a list?? All these questions answered here with some unsolicited advice. Might be worth a listen💁🏽‍♀️

So maybe meditation or grounding isn’t for you. Maybe it is. But I bet ya, you do like to breathe! Here are a few breathing exercises you can do, well, pretty much anywhere and at any time!

Did you know I used to write a newsletter? Here’s one that I sent out. Short, sweet and to the point. Know your worth boo; and add some tax!

An accomplishment, whether there’s been a struggle or not, is an accomplishment. There’s no need to romanticize the struggles or diminish credit given to those who haven’t struggled. Give kudos where kudos are due!

Stop trying to use bandaids to fix your problems. Dig deep, clear the gunk out, do the work, and watch yourself heal✨

Hopefully you didn’t cringe at the title😅 If so, def listen in. And if not, listen in anyways. Forgiveness is a practice we must do over and over to fulfill it. This can be forgiving someone else who’s apologized, forgiving someone for something they never will apologize for, and even forgiving yourself! You don’t have to forgive and forget, you can remember, learn and grow from the experience. You deserve peace, you don’t need to hold onto any grudges. Listen in to see what I mean. But, you do you boo😉

Ok so maybe you’re not grounded, but maybe you need to be🤷🏽‍♀️ No, you’re not in trouble, but maybe you need to slow down and take a moment to “be”. So listen in, relax, and ground yourself💆🏽‍♀️💆🏽

Are you feeling stuck in a routine? Do you thrive on routine? Maybe taking a pause, reevaluating your current sitch, will allow yourself to recognize you’re living your dream, or maybe you’re not and it’s time to dream again!

In social media and in life, people are there to encourage and help you when mistakes are made while others are there to just point them out. You, or they themselves, may think they’re trying to help. (Hence the title, supportive v sneaky). Have you noticed? Are you that type? Listen in, see what I mean and learn the diff.

Two things wrapped into one. say it with me, ‘life is happening for me, not to me’. Changing your way of thinking can change your way of life, in a positive way. What else can cha get your life in a positive way? Stopping yourself from carrying other people’s burdens and emotions. Listen in, you’ll see what I mean!

You may have heard people say, “trust the timing of your life”…and maybe it made you roll your eyes. If you’re anything like me, then yes, it did. Maybe there’s something you want to happen now, a stage of life you wish you were in. Unfortunately, I think the quote is true, ya know, about trusting the timing of our lives. We gotta stop rushing. I mean, yes, make goals, chase them, go after what you want…but remember that the season you’re in now, is where you’re supposed to be.

Notice the company you keep. Are they serving you, elevating you and supporting you? If not, maybe it’s time to switch it up!

Feeling burnt out? Feeling super energized? When was the last time you checked in on yourself? Take a moment, sit with yourself, and check in. Honor what your body and emotional self are telling you that you need.

Energy is currency. Where you put your energy and time is important. Why? Because you can never get it back.

It’s hard to wait for things to happen sometimes. They say “patience is a virtue”. While this may be true, it doesn’t always make it easy. But here are some tips on how to change your mindset to be more patient and actually be excited!

Self care can definitely be bubble baths, face masks, binge watching a show and going out with friends; but it is also important to go deeper. How do you go deeper with self care? Listen in and I’ll explain!

While we may be influenced by friends, family, social media, etc., at the end of the day, your decisions are yours. It’s your life. You go to bed with the choices you make. So when it’s all said and done, you do you boo!

Maybe there’s a goal or something you’re wanting to do or accomplish…go do it! The time is going to pass either way. Might as well start now and make that progress!

Why determination is better than motivation. Motivation is great, but determination will win every time

Quick tip on how to be productive, be accountable, && feel accomplished!

Hellooo! My name is Gina! Welcome to Unsolicited, advice by Gina💁🏽‍♀️ Listen in to find out some info about me and why I started this podcast! Follow along for some unsolicited advice, some chat, and maybe some juicy info😉