Hi, I’m Ivanna Baron. Welcome!
I’m a writer, encourager, and mental health and wellness advocate. I share my story and experiences to help and encourage others. Additionally, I share practical tips for personal growth, wellness, and faith. Learn more about me here and read the latest below. Thank you for visiting. I hope you find something helpful here today. Join my newsletter for updates.
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The Benefits of a Morning Routine
Having a morning routine equips you to handle everything you encounter throughout your day better. By establishing a morning routine, you prioritize self-care, mental health, and personal growth, which enables you to serve everyone in your life better and more effectively.
Six Ways To Cultivate More Joy In Life
Given the state of the world, it may feel challenging to find something to be joyful about, but that isn’t true. There are still so many things in life to find joy in. Today, I want to share Six Ways to Cultivate More Joy in Life.
How To Have Peace Of Mind
At times, the world can feel out of control and chaotic. So, I’ve learned that I must protect my inner peace as much as possible. This is not to say I ignore what’s happening in the world and forget about everyone struggling. But I’ve learned that if I’m overtaken by anxiety
We Have To Shed To Grow
I have a lot of plants in my home. I love how they liven up the space and add beauty to each room. Some of them have been with me for years, growing through multiple seasons. During winter, a few go dormant. They don’t look as lively as they do in spring or summer. Some even shed a few leaves.
How To Hear God’s Voice More Clearly
Sometimes, we find ourselves having to make a decision about something, but are unsure what to do. We ask God for direction, but we feel he has gone silent. This can be frustrating and make us feel alone in our decisions. I’ve been there, and I’ve found some things that help me hear God’s voice more clearly
Enjoy Your Life Now
If we were asked to reflect on our lives and assess how satisfied we are, I think most of us could agree; there’s usually something we want more of. More money. More time. More space. More status. More something.
8 Ways to Experience Personal Growth
We’re on a personal growth journey for as long as we live. Sometimes, we make more significant progress in our growth than at other times. Today, I wanted to share 8 Ways to Experience Personal Growth.
Take It One Step At A Time
I enjoy running, and I’ve been doing it on and off for most of my adult life. One year, I decided to challenge myself by signing up for a half-marathon. I trained for 12 weeks to make sure I’d be ready on race day.
Keep Going 30-Day Devotional
Over the last year, I sat down and wrote a book. It’s a 30-Day Devotional called Keep Going: 30 Devotionals That Encourage You To Keep Going Every Day. Life can be challenging at times, but there are still so many things to be joyful about.
Why I Take Regular Social Media Breaks
At least once a month or so, I deactivate my social media accounts. You see, I can have a bit of an addictive personality, and when I like something, I can go a bit overboard with it. With social media, I love to feel like I’m making a positive impact on someone’s life and encouraging them in some way.
How To Read The Bible More Consistently
It’s a goal of mine to read the Bible every day. Most of the time, I do, but that only came after I created a reading habit and understood why I was reading it. Today, I want to share some tips that may help you create a Bible-reading habit and read the Bible more consistently.
The Wellness Benefits Of Decluttering
Several years ago, I decided to embrace a minimalist lifestyle and completely decluttered my home. This was a time when I experienced high levels of anxiety and stress, and I believe having so much stuff contributed to that anxiety.
3 Tips for Creating a Sustainable Wellness Routine You Enjoy
When we begin a wellness journey, we want to set ourselves up for success, so we read, watch videos, listen to wellness podcasts, and more. We try to find the perfect wellness routine, eat the right amount of calories, and exercise perfectly to reach our wellness goals quickly.
How Trusting God Helped My Anxiety
Today, I’m sharing my experience with anxiety and mental health. I’ll also share how inviting God into my mental health struggles and anxiety gave me the breakthrough I needed and has helped me cope with it even to this day. This experience was one of the darkest times in my life, but it served as a catalyst for me to trust in God
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Keep Going: 30 Devotionals That Encourage You To Keep Going Every Day
Life can be challenging at times, but there are still so many things to be joyful about. I’ve experienced some challenging and anxiety-ridden times in my life, but through it all, God has sustained me and given me the strength to keep going!
In this devotional, I share encouraging scriptures, relatable stories and experiences, and reflections that I pray will encourage you to persevere through life’s challenges, find joy in the everyday, and trust God through it all. Keep going, friend! Preview the devotional and grab your copy here.