Annie Craton

I've been trying my hand at bullet journaling. ✍📖 It's been a fun avenue to scrapbook keepsakes, plan my days, write down gratitude lists, and journal my thoughts. I'm looking forward to buying more stationary and scrapbooking accessories to make each spread more robust and visually appealing. Here's my opening spread for October. . . . . . #bulletjournal #bujo #scrapbooking #journalspread #journaling #planner #notebook #october

Walking away from what no longer serves me. 👋 I gotta be honest - it's been a rough year and continues to be so. I've been challenged with work and money, and my identity and feelings of self-worth have wavered to the point where I feel truly unloved by myself. I've been put in situations that are so terrifyingly uncomfortable that sometimes it felt like I would drop dead just from the severity of my anxiety and negative thoughts. Sometimes I feel like a dandelion pushing through cement - just slowly pushing away what seems immovable, desperate for a little bit of light to unfurl into. Every day I wake up I have to count my blessings, as a reminder of all of the gifts that are present even in times of darkness. I am able-bodied, I have access to fresh running water, I have food in my fridge and clothes on my back, I have people I love and people who love me, I am kind and compassionate, and I am courageous and ambitious. I could go on, and the more time I spend relishing the goodness in life, the more I find myself surrounded in abundance. Count your blessings, peeps. 🙏❤ Photo cred 📸 jlassen22, my most amazing and best friend. #latergram #hiking #outdoors #california #blogging #blogger #gratitude #summer #naturelovers #ecotherapy

A little different than my usual "no filter needed". Lately I've been feeling really out of sorts, stressed out, low energy, and all over the place. I feel like this is an accurate representation of how I'm feeling on the inside right now. Anyone else feeling similarly? 🤷‍♀️ . . . . . #plantsofinstagram #glitch #succulents #garden #creativephotography #naturephotography #photoediting #nature

Another #nofilterneeded 🌺🌸 I wrote a blog post (link in bio) about how I found happiness and purpose again after a year of loss. Long story short: gratitude, yoga, and meditation. 🙏 . . Thanks to hedy.zhou and realnelleblog for the #21daymorningchallenge that inspired me to create a new morning routine and journal about the process. You can find more by searching the #21daymorningchallenge hashtag or by visiting these lovely ladies tagged in this photo. . . I want to start writing more, and this was a great place to start. Namaste. 🙏 . . #gratitude #journaling #blogging #blogger #microinfluencer #spirituality #mindfulness #yoga #meditation #flower #macro #nature #garden

#MindfulMoment : a moment of overwhelming grace and gratitude. Appreciation for the little things in life. A cleansing breath of fresh air. A smile towards the sky. Creative energy that flows freely. A deep sense of peace and love. ☮❤ . . . . . . #mindfulness #spirituality #writing #sky #nature #palmtrees #meditation #peace #gratitude

#Nofilterneeded! 🌤🌴🏫 This #colorpalette is so peaceful. ☮ . . . . . . . . #architecture #building #clocktower #skyline #santabarbara #california #downtown

Doing my own gel manicures is one of my favorite hobbies and guilty pleasures. 💅💕 What's yours? . . . . . . #gelmanicure #pinknails #gelpolish #nailsofinstagram #manicure #nature #plants #greenery #naturalnails

Nighttime rituals. 💤🙏 I'm loving this book of short essays by dailyom founder Madisyn Taylor. ❤📖 Her book(s) have helped inspire me to write more of my own journey through depression, recovery, and finding how to love and accept myself again. Stay tuned. 🙏 . What stories and lessons from your life do you want to share with the world? 🌍 . #nowreading #rituals #bedtime #spirituality #mindfulness #blogging #books #recovery

Simple abundance. 🌸🌺🌿 Today I am grateful for my healthy body, for my senses, for my struggle and for my bravery. I am grateful for my times spent in depression, because without the darkness I would not have been drawn towards the things that fill me with Light. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 🙏 . . . . . . . #gratitude #journaling #nature #plantsofinstagram #plantlife #getoutside #mentalhealth #meditation #spirituality #flowers

I love finding texture and patterns in nature. 🌲🌿 20 minutes of the outdoors can boost your mood. So much health and healing right in our own backyards! . . . . . . . #nature #texture #plants #trees #skyline #ecotherapy #outdoors #health #naturephotography

Some say the grass is greener on the other side; I say the grass is greener where you water it. ⤵️⤵️ . . When my life started to "fall apart", I soon learned how magical this gift was. Things weren't falling apart, they were coming together. The people, places, and things that had plagued my spiritual and emotional growth were falling away. I had identified myself closely with these things, so when they fell away - of course I panicked. I focused on rebuilding a new foundation for myself, and that included saying goodbye to a lot of things. I had come into a better understanding of who I was, what I'm here for, and how to achieve a fulfilling life that I deemed worthy. And that angered a lot of people for some reason. How dare I quit a job I hate? How dare I sever ties between people who had harmed me? How dare I? . . Well, I did dare to create a fulfilling life that I deem worthy. And all the people, places, and things that no longer served that ultimate goal had to fall away. I honor their presence and the lessons they served, but now it is time to let go. I am open to new possibilities, new relationships, and new discoveries. I will not let weeds grow in my garden, I will tend to it fiercely. 🙏 . . Have you ever had to let things go? Has your life ever fallen apart? Do you think it was ultimately in your best interest? Share your story with me, I'd love to hear from you. ❤🙏 #spirituality #mindfulness #personaldevelopment #growth #writing #journaling #nofilterneeded #nature #inspiration #plants #positivity

My main focus for the #21daymorningchallenge - prioritizing my physical and mental health. 🙏❤ . More to come on my blog! Stay tuned! . Check out all the other awesome gals doing this challenge with me: . hedy.zhou (challenge organizer extraordinaire and maker of awesome templates) realnelleblog blissedhappiness roxyelle01 firegoddessem katesmovingmountains annieelizabethj (If I missed you plz let me know and I'll tag you!) . #blogging #mornings #yoga #meditation #journaling #journalspread #spirituality #personaldevelopment #collab #mentalhealth

Planning for mindful mornings. 🙏 #21daymorningchallenge . . . . . . #journalspread #mindfulness #gratitude #meditation #journaling #morning #workdesk #blogging

Things I learned from staring at these vines for too long: Keep growing, keep reaching, keep planting seeds. Even if you don't know what's on the other side, keep going. Start where you are and don't stop until you're where you want to be. Grow in the light, and in the darkness. Keep going, hold on, and believe. The grass will be greener where you water it. ❤ . . . . . #nature #vines #plants #mondaymotivation #inspiration #foodforthought #naturephotography #writing #happiness

The 70's called, they want their "sun"glasses back. Too bad, I'm keeping them! 👓🔥 Check out urbaneyewearcoinsta for more trendy pairs to wear to the beach! ❤ (functional options available, too!) . . . . . . #fashion #summer #70sfashion #beachwear #summer #selfie #microinfluencer #ambassador #sunglasses #hippie