Stacy Valentine
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Warrior princess vibes with a cup of coffee in one hand and a ukulele in the other. I'm a writer, geeky nerd, language lover, and yarn crafter who finds magic in simple joys like books, video games, and music. kofi.com/kiofirespinner
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Weekly Planning For People Who Want Big Results
Big results rarely come from dramatic bursts of effort. They come from structured, repeated weeks. Most people underestimate the power of one well-designed week. They think transformation requires massive overhauls, extreme motivation, or perfect discipline. In reality, success compounds through consistent, intentional planning.
By Stacy Valentinea day ago in Motivation
The 5-Year Exercise That Changes Everything
Most people plan their lives one year at a time, if that. They set short-term goals. They make resolutions. They react to circumstances. They adjust when things happen. But they rarely zoom out far enough to ask a deeper question:
By Stacy Valentine4 days ago in Motivation
Choose Your Hard: Growth Hurts, But so Does Staying the Same
There is a moment everyone reaches eventually, the moment when staying the same starts to hurt more than changing. At first, staying where you are feels easier. Familiar. Predictable. You know the routines, the expectations, the limits. Even if you’re unhappy, at least you understand the shape of your discomfort. It becomes something you can navigate without thinking.
By Stacy Valentine9 days ago in Motivation
What Happens When You Stop Waiting to Feel Ready
For most of us, “ready” feels like a prerequisite. We tell ourselves we’ll start when we feel more confident. When we know more. When we have a better plan. When we feel less scared. When life is calmer. When timing is perfect.
By Stacy Valentine17 days ago in Motivation
Goal Setting for People Who are Done Shrinking
There comes a moment when you realize the problem was never your ambition, it was how small you kept making it. For years, maybe you set “reasonable” goals. Safe goals. Goals that wouldn’t stretch you too far, disappoint anyone, or expose you to the risk of failure. You told yourself you were being practical, realistic, grounded.
By Stacy Valentine19 days ago in Motivation
Becoming the Kind of Person Who Expects to Succeed
Most people approach success from the outside in. They set goals. They make plans. They try to force discipline. They push themselves with motivation, pressure, or guilt. And when progress slows or fear creeps in, they assume they’re the problem.
By Stacy Valentine22 days ago in Motivation
Your Voice Deserves to Be Heard, Even If It Shakes
For a long time, I thought confidence had to come first. I believed that before I spoke up, shared my ideas, set boundaries, or went after what I wanted, I needed to feel steady, calm, and certain. I thought confident people didn’t hesitate. I thought their voices didn’t waver.
By Stacy Valentine22 days ago in Motivation
Why Being Liked is Overrated and Self-Respect is Everything
For a long time, I thought being liked was the goal. If people were comfortable around me, I felt successful. If no one was upset with me, I felt safe. If I could smooth things over, stay agreeable, and avoid conflict, I believed I was doing something right.
By Stacy Valentine25 days ago in Motivation
