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27 Personal Development Books on My Wish List

27 Personal Development Books on My Wish List

December 7, 2020 by Anna Reel 1 Comment

I can’t get enough of personal development books! I love to constantly learn, be challenged, and better myself. For this year’s birthday post, I give you a list of 27 personal development books on my wish list! With a brief description about why each one is on my list. This

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Filed Under: Anna Life, Books, Courage, Creativity, Personality, Relationships Tagged With: books, gift guide, reading list, to be read, wish list

How to Bravely Be Yourself in a Sea of Same

How to Bravely Be Yourself in a Sea of Same

October 7, 2019 by Anna Reel 3 Comments

Today is the day, my friend. It’s time to stop conforming to those around you and hiding who you really are. I know you long for authenticity, acceptance, and belonging. My dear friend, you will not find any of those things if you continue to shy away from being yourself.

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Filed Under: Authenticity, Courage, Personality Tagged With: authenticity, be yourself, belonging, conformity, courage, embrace your weird, stand out

The Crippling Fear of Making the Wrong Choice

The Crippling Fear of Making the Wrong Choice

November 29, 2017 by Anna Reel 2 Comments

During my epic relaunch party in September 2017, I asked my readers the question, “What is 1 of your biggest fears that holds you back?” The #1 answer had to do with the fear of failure. Making the “wrong” choice. Becoming successful and then dropping the ball. Family suffering because

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Filed Under: Courage, Self Talk Tagged With: bravery, courage, crippling fear, decisions, fear, fear of failure, overcoming fear, perfectionism, perfectionist

Alexis’s E.P.I.C. Story

Alexis’s E.P.I.C. Story

November 22, 2017 by Anna Reel Leave a Comment

Introduction With our discussion on overcoming fear and with November being National Adoption Month, I thought of my good friend, Alexis Arthur. I had the privilege of interviewing her for our Fall 2017 E.P.I.C. (Everyday People Inspiring Change) Story so I can share her inspiring story with you all! She

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Filed Under: Courage, E.P.I.C. Stories Tagged With: adopt, adoption, children, epic story, foster care, foster mom, interview

The Fear Challenge ’17

The Fear Challenge ’17

October 2, 2017 by Anna Reel 1 Comment

As you and I have been chasing our “500 pound lions” (big dreams!), one of the biggest obstacles my readers have said gets in their way or holds them back is FEAR. Fear of failure. Fear of success. Fear of what others will think of them. Fear of the risks.

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Filed Under: Courage Tagged With: bravery, courage, fear, Halloween, October

My 2017 Focus

My 2017 Focus

January 7, 2017 by Anna Reel 2 Comments

This post originally appeared on Anna’s 1st blog, Annamotion. A Review of My 2016 Focus Last year I started a tradition on this blog of helping us to focus our new year with a 1 word or phrase focus (read this post about it). My 2016 focus was inspired by

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Filed Under: Anna Life, Courage, Goals Tagged With: 2017, chase the lion, dream, dream big, dream chaser, dream chasing, focus, goals, inspiration, lion chaser, mark batterson, new year resloution

Taking a Leap of Faith Into the Unknown

Taking a Leap of Faith Into the Unknown

July 23, 2016 by Madison Huffman 2 Comments

This post originally appeared on Anna’s 1st blog, Annamotion. One day you find yourself standing at the edge of a cliff. Down below is nothing but darkness and there is no sound to give away what might be in the gaping hole before you. There is nothing behind you of

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Filed Under: Courage, Guest Posts Tagged With: fear, guest post, Madison Huffman, opportunity, risk

14 Songs to Blast When You Need to Summon Your Inner Lioness

14 Songs to Blast When You Need to Summon Your Inner Lioness

January 23, 2016 by Anna Reel 6 Comments

Whether you’re just needing the right boost to your early morning, about to go into that interview, preparing to take a leap of faith toward chasing your dreams, or simply need a little extra strength in your strut to complete your outfit, these songs are for you, my friend! So

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Filed Under: Courage, Resources Tagged With: be you, courage, empower, lioness, playlist, rock, song, songs, stronger

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A few years ago I made my 1st collage vision board A few years ago I made my 1st collage vision board in my planner and it’s become a fun tradition for me.

However this year has been nuts and I may have only just recently made 2024’s 😂

Since we’re already in October, it’s part “what was envisioned” and a little part “what happened.”

My “One Word” for 2024 has been “hygge” ☺️, the danish word that describes a quality of coziness, comfort, contentment, and enjoying the simple good things of life with good people. 

Now that we’ve entered my favorite 3 months of the year, we’re about to get EXTRA hygge up in here! 😍🤗👵🏻☕️

You can learn more about why I chose this word on my blog TheReelanna.com or YouTube.com/TheReelAnna

The big sticker labeled Belle on the top of the left page is because Belle became my comfort movie. 🥹 

I saw it for the 1st time in February with a close friend, then last month I rewatched it and something more clicked for me—it’s become one of my favorite movies! I’ve watched it 6 times already 😅😍 The animation, story, and music are all are so incredibly gorgeous! 

Did you choose a word for your year? Or create a vision board? I’d love to hear about it! ☺️

#oneword #wordoftheyear #visionboard #collage #hygge #cozy #belle #belleanime #bellemovie
Eevee is ready for my birthday stream on Saturday Eevee is ready for my birthday stream on Saturday December 9th! 🥳 hehe

Come hang out with me on Twitch to celebrate my 30th birthday. (My actual birthday is on December 13th!) We’ll have a chill, fun time playing some LEGO Lord of the Rings 😁

#eevee #birthday #birthdaystream #birthdayparty #nerdythirty #thirty #30thbirthday #twitchstreamer #lordoftherings #lotr #lotrparty #legolordoftherings
YOU’RE INVITED! I’m having a Lord of the Rings YOU’RE INVITED! I’m having a Lord of the Rings themed birthday party on Twitch on Saturday December 9th! 🥳 Time TBD.

We’ll hang out and I’ll play some LEGO Lord of the Rings. 😍 MIGHT bake some lotr themed foods. Got some fun new lotr themed alerts. 

I’m excited!!! My actual birthday is on December 13th. 

Of course it’s never required or expected, but for those who want to give a gift, I have a wish list on Throne 😊 throne.com/thereelanna
My Grandma Mary Jo passed away on Thursday Novembe My Grandma Mary Jo passed away on Thursday November 16th and we had the funeral today.

She was the sweetest woman you’d ever meet. Even when she got dementia, she’d give compliments and “I love you”s to everyone, including strangers. 

I was able to visit her in hospice to say goodbye, holding her hand the way she used to hold mine. 

I love you, Grandma. And I miss you. Thank you for all of your unconditional love throughout my life. 💜
I had so much fun cosplaying as Zero Two yesterday I had so much fun cosplaying as Zero Two yesterday for my Halloween stream on Twitch! I’d never done so much for a costume before! I loved how it turned out! 

Later that night I got to show it off at a family gathering too. 😊

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I’m so excited to do my first legit cosplay for I’m so excited to do my first legit cosplay for my first Halloween stream on Twitch on Tuesday!

There will be a limited time Zero Two emote, sour candy for each sub, and just a fun day of hanging out together on Halloween day! 🥳👻 (and possibly a slightly spooky game if y’all vote for it. I’ll have a few game options for you to choose from on the day)

I don’t have an exact start time, but it’ll be somewhere near 1pm cst. 

Can’t wait to dress up and hang out with you all on Halloween! 😃💜

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My very first community game day on Twitch! Come h My very first community game day on Twitch! Come hang out and play games with us on Saturday September 30th! I’ll also be giving away some of my bookmarks and Encouraging Pokémon Art Cards! 🥳

These are part of the sub goal rewards my community helped me reach during my affiliate party back in July! Thank you so much for all of your support! 🥹💜

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I still can’t believe I’ve been streaming. Tal I still can’t believe I’ve been streaming. Talking live is one of my greatest fears and I’ve been doing it regularly! 😱

This pic is a screenshot from my party stream celebrating becoming a Twitch Affiliate. I put a sticker on my face for each new subscriber and we passed all our sub goals by far in just 1 stream! 🤯

Soon we’ll be having some giveaways, a stream with my husband, a community game night, and more! I just need to figure out my schedule so I can let you guys know ahead of time! 💜

Thank you so much for all of the support. My heart is so full and my mind is still processing all that’s happened!
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