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Hey there!

I’m Renee!

Back in 2016 our family officially downsized our home by over 2,000 square feet and spent the next few years paying off all of our debt!

While becoming debt-free we also worked to create independent income from home that has allowed us to travel to over 16 states in the last few years!

The Fun Sized Life is dedicated to all things simplified living, amplified life and we are so glad you are here!

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I have done so much tearing down of my money walls

I have done so much tearing down of my money walls. Is that a thing?
.
Because of ingrained beliefs and bad money choices I have worked to overcome so many fearful thoughts around money.
.
There were times I gave generously with an open heart and other times I gave out of guilt and obligation.
.
It’s not always easy to believe, but giving ... is truly a matter of the heart. #debtfreecommunity #givegenerously
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#alignedlife #healthythinking #growthmindset #lifeonpurpose #selfgrowthjourney #transformyourmind #selflovemovement #healthymindhealthylife #findhappiness #mindfulnesspractice #mindfulnessmeditation #growthroughit #positivegrowth
#highvibelife #designalifeyoulove #courageovercomfort #findyourpurpose #inspiredaction #inspiredby #highvibrations #highervibes #soulexpansion #selflovejourney #transformationcoach #ownyourlife #limitingbeliefs

You might be fighting an uphill battle right now t

You might be fighting an uphill battle right now that you feel you won’t win.
.
Keep going my friend.
.
It is so hard when we are stuck in the battle to see that our efforts are actually leading us somewhere.
.
If you are feeling hopeless or are even thinking of giving up...this is your sign to keep going.
.
.
.
.
.

#growthmindset🌱 #reparentingyourself #innerchildhealing #mindsetreset #selflovecoach #embracethejourney #lifebydesign #growthroughwhatyougothrough #getunstuck #selfimage #learningtolovemyself #selfconfidenceiskey #selflovebringsbeauty #spiritualawakenings #spiritualityawake #lifecoachforwomen #intuitiveguidance #intuitivebusinesscoach #mnmoms #minimaliststyle #sefhelptips #selflovequotes #findingyourpurpose #purposecoach #alignedlife #selfcompassionjourney #selfawarenessiskey #faithjourney #whatyouthinkyoubecome #growthroughit

Success is soooo sucky sometimes. Say that 5 times

Success is soooo sucky sometimes. Say that 5 times fast.
.
I started my own photography business on a whim.
.
What started as a hobby quickly escalated into a full-blown, every weekend booked business.
.
I was earning more than my husbands full time income, had been signed on as a annual fashion show runway photographer and constantly had requests for new clients.
.
Success came quick and here’s what I did:
⭐️Wondered why I wasn’t doing as good as the other photographers
⭐️Didn’t raise my prices with my success
⭐️Let the crippling fear of Imposter Syndrome completely debilitate me
.
Why do we do this?
.
Why can we work so hard for something and yet convince ourselves that we haven’t earned it or don’t deserve it?
.
Why do we set big goals and then end up never accomplishing them?
.
Well, I want to share with you why.
.
This is your last chance to sign up for the Self Summit, my live coaching event, where I will dish out all of the best advice I’ve got on how to:
💪🏽Grow your confidence
💪🏽Set goals that set your heart on fire
💪🏽Understand how and why you are sabotaging yourself — and how to cut it out!
.
Tap the link in my bio to sign up! The doors close soon!
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.
.
.

#growthmindset🌱 #reparentingyourself #innerchildhealing #mindsetreset #selflovecoach #embracethejourney #lifebydesign #growthroughwhatyougothrough #getunstuck #selfimage #learningtolovemyself #selfconfidenceiskey #selflovebringsbeauty #spiritualawakenings #spiritualityawake #lifecoachforwomen #intuitiveguidance #intuitivebusinesscoach #mnmoms #minimaliststyle #simplelifehappylife #ofsimplethings #findingyourpurpose #purposecoach #alignedlife #selfcompassionjourney #selfawarenessiskey #faithjourney #whatyouthinkyoubecome #growthroughit

People pleasers hear my cry!!! . . . . #growthmin

People pleasers hear my cry!!!
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#growthmindset🌱 #reparentingyourself #innerchildhealing #mindsetreset #selflovecoach #embracethejourney #lifebydesign #growthroughwhatyougothrough #getunstuck #selfimage #learningtolovemyself #selfconfidenceiskey #selflovebringsbeauty #spiritualawakenings #spiritualityawake #lifecoachforwomen #intuitiveguidance #intuitivebusinesscoach #mnmoms #minimaliststyle #simplelifehappylife #ofsimplethings #findingyourpurpose #purposecoach #alignedlife #selfcompassionjourney #selfawarenessiskey #faithjourney #whatyouthinkyoubecome #growthroughit

Your New Years Resolution/goal is all wrong if...

Your New Years Resolution/goal is all wrong if...
.
If you are setting goals in your life, or are working on planning a resolution, I gotta give you this piece of advice. (Swipe to watch or keep reading.)
.
A lot of times we make goals out of shame, anger or disgust with ourselves. We think we need to fit someone else’s mold for who to be and how to show up.
.
This is the longest way to actually start seeing any real results in your life.
.
Instead ask yourself:
👉🏽What lights me up?
👉🏽What parts of me that I like can I improve on?
👉🏽How can I increase feelings of LOVE in my life?
.
Yes, sometimes there are things that we would benefit from like making our bed, working out more and eating our veggies but shaming ourselves for not having achieved these things yet or worse yet ... believing we can shame ourselves into change will never work.
.
You might achieve your goals with an underlying emotion of depression and resentment.
.
Instead start choosing gratitude, fun, and radical self acceptance.
.
We should never be at war with the person we were born to be. Embrace that person. Embrace your natural skills; talents and joys and find ways to enhance those.
.
With self acceptance like this, we are more likely to love ourselves more therefore we feel more deserving of bigger and better habits.
.
.
.
.
.
#newyearsresolution2021 #resolutions2021 #bye2020 #normalizeshitty #growthmindset🌱 #reparentingyourself #innerchildhealing #mindsetreset #selftalk #selflovecoach #antiguru #embracethejourney #lifebydesign #growthroughwhatyougothrough #getunstuck #selfimage #learningtolovemyself #selfconfidenceiskey #selflovebringsbeauty #spiritualawakenings

We’re short one daughter and son-in-law-to-be...

We’re short one daughter and son-in-law-to-be...but, Merry Christmas!
.
Bonus points if you can spot both dogs 😉
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.
.
#merrychristmas #christmas2020 #covidchristmas #christmasvacation #aroundthechristmastree #mnmoms #minnesotafamily #nationallampoonschristmasvacation #minimalistfamily #blendedfamilylife #blendedfamilylove #familyismorethanblood #homeforchristmas

Here’s why you stay in a room that is too small.

Here’s why you stay in a room that is too small...
.
👉🏽Guilt — we don’t want to leave people “behind” we have been conditioned to believe it is selfish. News flash: you can still love and respect others while knowing that you have outgrown the room they are in
👉🏽We prefer easy — staying in a room that is too small for you is easy. You’re already there, sure it’s crammed but whatevs.
👉🏽That bigger room is going to be weird — how do people live in a bigger space? Do you have the right decor? Do they TALK different? We start to doubt our ability in the “bigger room.” Its uncharted territory...
.
But here’s the friggin’ thing... YOU KNOW you are too big for a room. Yes guys, we all know I’m being metaphorical, right?
.
But you get it, don’t you?
.
You feel a pull in your gut telling you this phase of life is no longer for you.
.
There is something telling you you want more. You want bigger you want different and then you IMMEDIATELY try to shrink yourself back down because that growth is a scary feeling.
.
But here’s the thing: the world needs you to outgrow your space.
.
Every single living thing in this universe is designed to grow or die.
.
Trees, animals, even the universe itself continues to expand.
.
If you are purposely stunting your growth you are going against your God-given purpose in life. Grow damnit! 😂
.
Anywho...if you want to dive deeper, learn more, understand WHY you self sabotage and HOW to effectively take up space without becoming an arrogant jerk...come join my Self Summit January 9 and 10! (Top link in bio)
.
This 2 days series will blow you away, and make you sooooo ready to take up more space! I need you to be there! (Oh, and you’ll save $40 when you sign up early!)
.
.
.
.
.
.
#takeupspace #powerposing #normalizeshitty #growthmindset🌱 #reparentingyourself #innerchildhealing #mindsetreset #selftalk #selflovecoach #antiguru #embracethejourney #lifebydesign #growthroughwhatyougothrough #getunstuck #selfimage #learningtolovemyself #selfconfidenceiskey #selflovebringsbeauty #spiritualawakenings

That, “How you doin’” post again for all tho

That, “How you doin’” post again for all those newbies out there!
.
Hey! I’m Renee.
.
About 5 years ago (almost) we lived in this big house. It had been our dream for YEARS! However...we quickly realized it wasn’t all we thought it would be.
.
There’s really no “making it” in life is there?
.
No house that finally gives happiness.
.
No spouse that finally makes us feel loved forever.
.
No outfit that takes away all of our body insecurities. 🤪
.
So anyway, we did that whole MASSIVE ACTION thing and listed the house.
.
Now we live in a smaller house, we paid off all our debt and started actually experiencing the world outside of the walls of a home.
.
Which I’m so thankful for by the way.
.
As a kid life was inconsistent. I never knew if my parents were married and never knew if or when entire families would be taken from me in the blink of an eye.
.
I adapted to chaos but craved consistency.
.
My OCD, social anxiety ridden husband who is paralyzed by decision making helped give me stability 😂
.
I helped him shake it up a little bit and together we have created a home...
.
Even if that means we are sleeping out of our minivan while taking hiking trips with our kids (yeah, that’s our latest thing).
.
At the end of the day, I live by the belief that life is meant to be loved and embraced. That grudges are meant to be released. That risks are meant to be taken.
.
The riskiest thing you can do with your one life, is to play is safe. You can quote me on that 😉
.
Anyway, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here even if you’re here because I have the worlds flattest bum. 😉
.
Now, tell me a little about yourself. 👇🏽 What’s your 2021 goal?
.
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.

#normalizeshitty #growthmindset🌱 #reparentingyourself #innerchildhealing #mindsetreset #selftalk #selflovecoach #antiguru #embracethejourney #lifebydesign #growthroughwhatyougothrough #getunstuck #selfimage #learningtolovemyself #selfconfidenceiskey #selflovebringsbeauty #spiritualawakenings

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I have done so much tearing down of my money walls

I have done so much tearing down of my money walls. Is that a thing?
.
Because of ingrained beliefs and bad money choices I have worked to overcome so many fearful thoughts around money.
.
There were times I gave generously with an open heart and other times I gave out of guilt and obligation.
.
It’s not always easy to believe, but giving ... is truly a matter of the heart. #debtfreecommunity #givegenerously
.
.
.
.
.
#alignedlife #healthythinking #growthmindset #lifeonpurpose #selfgrowthjourney #transformyourmind #selflovemovement #healthymindhealthylife #findhappiness #mindfulnesspractice #mindfulnessmeditation #growthroughit #positivegrowth
#highvibelife #designalifeyoulove #courageovercomfort #findyourpurpose #inspiredaction #inspiredby #highvibrations #highervibes #soulexpansion #selflovejourney #transformationcoach #ownyourlife #limitingbeliefs

You might be fighting an uphill battle right now t

You might be fighting an uphill battle right now that you feel you won’t win.
.
Keep going my friend.
.
It is so hard when we are stuck in the battle to see that our efforts are actually leading us somewhere.
.
If you are feeling hopeless or are even thinking of giving up...this is your sign to keep going.
.
.
.
.
.

#growthmindset🌱 #reparentingyourself #innerchildhealing #mindsetreset #selflovecoach #embracethejourney #lifebydesign #growthroughwhatyougothrough #getunstuck #selfimage #learningtolovemyself #selfconfidenceiskey #selflovebringsbeauty #spiritualawakenings #spiritualityawake #lifecoachforwomen #intuitiveguidance #intuitivebusinesscoach #mnmoms #minimaliststyle #sefhelptips #selflovequotes #findingyourpurpose #purposecoach #alignedlife #selfcompassionjourney #selfawarenessiskey #faithjourney #whatyouthinkyoubecome #growthroughit

Success is soooo sucky sometimes. Say that 5 times

Success is soooo sucky sometimes. Say that 5 times fast.
.
I started my own photography business on a whim.
.
What started as a hobby quickly escalated into a full-blown, every weekend booked business.
.
I was earning more than my husbands full time income, had been signed on as a annual fashion show runway photographer and constantly had requests for new clients.
.
Success came quick and here’s what I did:
⭐️Wondered why I wasn’t doing as good as the other photographers
⭐️Didn’t raise my prices with my success
⭐️Let the crippling fear of Imposter Syndrome completely debilitate me
.
Why do we do this?
.
Why can we work so hard for something and yet convince ourselves that we haven’t earned it or don’t deserve it?
.
Why do we set big goals and then end up never accomplishing them?
.
Well, I want to share with you why.
.
This is your last chance to sign up for the Self Summit, my live coaching event, where I will dish out all of the best advice I’ve got on how to:
💪🏽Grow your confidence
💪🏽Set goals that set your heart on fire
💪🏽Understand how and why you are sabotaging yourself — and how to cut it out!
.
Tap the link in my bio to sign up! The doors close soon!
.
.
.
.
.
.

#growthmindset🌱 #reparentingyourself #innerchildhealing #mindsetreset #selflovecoach #embracethejourney #lifebydesign #growthroughwhatyougothrough #getunstuck #selfimage #learningtolovemyself #selfconfidenceiskey #selflovebringsbeauty #spiritualawakenings #spiritualityawake #lifecoachforwomen #intuitiveguidance #intuitivebusinesscoach #mnmoms #minimaliststyle #simplelifehappylife #ofsimplethings #findingyourpurpose #purposecoach #alignedlife #selfcompassionjourney #selfawarenessiskey #faithjourney #whatyouthinkyoubecome #growthroughit

People pleasers hear my cry!!! . . . . #growthmin

People pleasers hear my cry!!!
.
.
.
.

#growthmindset🌱 #reparentingyourself #innerchildhealing #mindsetreset #selflovecoach #embracethejourney #lifebydesign #growthroughwhatyougothrough #getunstuck #selfimage #learningtolovemyself #selfconfidenceiskey #selflovebringsbeauty #spiritualawakenings #spiritualityawake #lifecoachforwomen #intuitiveguidance #intuitivebusinesscoach #mnmoms #minimaliststyle #simplelifehappylife #ofsimplethings #findingyourpurpose #purposecoach #alignedlife #selfcompassionjourney #selfawarenessiskey #faithjourney #whatyouthinkyoubecome #growthroughit

Your New Years Resolution/goal is all wrong if...

Your New Years Resolution/goal is all wrong if...
.
If you are setting goals in your life, or are working on planning a resolution, I gotta give you this piece of advice. (Swipe to watch or keep reading.)
.
A lot of times we make goals out of shame, anger or disgust with ourselves. We think we need to fit someone else’s mold for who to be and how to show up.
.
This is the longest way to actually start seeing any real results in your life.
.
Instead ask yourself:
👉🏽What lights me up?
👉🏽What parts of me that I like can I improve on?
👉🏽How can I increase feelings of LOVE in my life?
.
Yes, sometimes there are things that we would benefit from like making our bed, working out more and eating our veggies but shaming ourselves for not having achieved these things yet or worse yet ... believing we can shame ourselves into change will never work.
.
You might achieve your goals with an underlying emotion of depression and resentment.
.
Instead start choosing gratitude, fun, and radical self acceptance.
.
We should never be at war with the person we were born to be. Embrace that person. Embrace your natural skills; talents and joys and find ways to enhance those.
.
With self acceptance like this, we are more likely to love ourselves more therefore we feel more deserving of bigger and better habits.
.
.
.
.
.
#newyearsresolution2021 #resolutions2021 #bye2020 #normalizeshitty #growthmindset🌱 #reparentingyourself #innerchildhealing #mindsetreset #selftalk #selflovecoach #antiguru #embracethejourney #lifebydesign #growthroughwhatyougothrough #getunstuck #selfimage #learningtolovemyself #selfconfidenceiskey #selflovebringsbeauty #spiritualawakenings

We’re short one daughter and son-in-law-to-be...

We’re short one daughter and son-in-law-to-be...but, Merry Christmas!
.
Bonus points if you can spot both dogs 😉
.
.
.
.
.
#merrychristmas #christmas2020 #covidchristmas #christmasvacation #aroundthechristmastree #mnmoms #minnesotafamily #nationallampoonschristmasvacation #minimalistfamily #blendedfamilylife #blendedfamilylove #familyismorethanblood #homeforchristmas

Here’s why you stay in a room that is too small.

Here’s why you stay in a room that is too small...
.
👉🏽Guilt — we don’t want to leave people “behind” we have been conditioned to believe it is selfish. News flash: you can still love and respect others while knowing that you have outgrown the room they are in
👉🏽We prefer easy — staying in a room that is too small for you is easy. You’re already there, sure it’s crammed but whatevs.
👉🏽That bigger room is going to be weird — how do people live in a bigger space? Do you have the right decor? Do they TALK different? We start to doubt our ability in the “bigger room.” Its uncharted territory...
.
But here’s the friggin’ thing... YOU KNOW you are too big for a room. Yes guys, we all know I’m being metaphorical, right?
.
But you get it, don’t you?
.
You feel a pull in your gut telling you this phase of life is no longer for you.
.
There is something telling you you want more. You want bigger you want different and then you IMMEDIATELY try to shrink yourself back down because that growth is a scary feeling.
.
But here’s the thing: the world needs you to outgrow your space.
.
Every single living thing in this universe is designed to grow or die.
.
Trees, animals, even the universe itself continues to expand.
.
If you are purposely stunting your growth you are going against your God-given purpose in life. Grow damnit! 😂
.
Anywho...if you want to dive deeper, learn more, understand WHY you self sabotage and HOW to effectively take up space without becoming an arrogant jerk...come join my Self Summit January 9 and 10! (Top link in bio)
.
This 2 days series will blow you away, and make you sooooo ready to take up more space! I need you to be there! (Oh, and you’ll save $40 when you sign up early!)
.
.
.
.
.
.
#takeupspace #powerposing #normalizeshitty #growthmindset🌱 #reparentingyourself #innerchildhealing #mindsetreset #selftalk #selflovecoach #antiguru #embracethejourney #lifebydesign #growthroughwhatyougothrough #getunstuck #selfimage #learningtolovemyself #selfconfidenceiskey #selflovebringsbeauty #spiritualawakenings

That, “How you doin’” post again for all tho

That, “How you doin’” post again for all those newbies out there!
.
Hey! I’m Renee.
.
About 5 years ago (almost) we lived in this big house. It had been our dream for YEARS! However...we quickly realized it wasn’t all we thought it would be.
.
There’s really no “making it” in life is there?
.
No house that finally gives happiness.
.
No spouse that finally makes us feel loved forever.
.
No outfit that takes away all of our body insecurities. 🤪
.
So anyway, we did that whole MASSIVE ACTION thing and listed the house.
.
Now we live in a smaller house, we paid off all our debt and started actually experiencing the world outside of the walls of a home.
.
Which I’m so thankful for by the way.
.
As a kid life was inconsistent. I never knew if my parents were married and never knew if or when entire families would be taken from me in the blink of an eye.
.
I adapted to chaos but craved consistency.
.
My OCD, social anxiety ridden husband who is paralyzed by decision making helped give me stability 😂
.
I helped him shake it up a little bit and together we have created a home...
.
Even if that means we are sleeping out of our minivan while taking hiking trips with our kids (yeah, that’s our latest thing).
.
At the end of the day, I live by the belief that life is meant to be loved and embraced. That grudges are meant to be released. That risks are meant to be taken.
.
The riskiest thing you can do with your one life, is to play is safe. You can quote me on that 😉
.
Anyway, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here even if you’re here because I have the worlds flattest bum. 😉
.
Now, tell me a little about yourself. 👇🏽 What’s your 2021 goal?
.
.
.

#normalizeshitty #growthmindset🌱 #reparentingyourself #innerchildhealing #mindsetreset #selftalk #selflovecoach #antiguru #embracethejourney #lifebydesign #growthroughwhatyougothrough #getunstuck #selfimage #learningtolovemyself #selfconfidenceiskey #selflovebringsbeauty #spiritualawakenings

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