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So as previously mentioned, there have been a myriad of reasons for my radio silence over the past year, but

"What you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing: it also depends on what sort

"Accepting oneself does not preclude an attempt to become better." Flannery O'Connor I consistently struggle with knowing when to accept

I am absolutely pumped about the fact that it is officially spring AND feels like it outside! Although summer is

I vastly underestimated how much I would LOVE being a homeowner. As someone who tends to take commitments pretty seriously,

For as long as I can remember, I have been a goal oriented person. I think I have always enjoyed

It has already been SIX weeks since we left Cork.  With a week on the Queen Mary 2, a week

Being back in my hometown after so many years is very strange. While some of the streets, stores, and faces

For me, and many others as I understand it, getting started really is half the battle. Whether it's due to

Over the past week onboard the Queen Mary 2, I've had a bit of time to reflect on the year

Wow. The past few weeks have really flown by. They've been crazy busy with moving preparations, finishing out work for

“One tree is like another tree, but not too much. One tulip is like the next tulip, but not altogether.

Happy Thanksgiving - one of my favorite holidays of all!  It's one that brings people together simply for the purpose

I have been excited for this month of reading for probably almost a year!  While doing my Happiness Project, I

I would consider one of my strengths to be my ability to both formulate and execute a plan.  I LOVE

Yesterday marked three years of #mandjhappilyeverafter. It seems simultaneously that our wedding was just yesterday and yet so long ago since

So my latest obsession is learning about all things personality related.  It was something which I felt it would be

Originally I had planned to write about the topic of perfectionism today in light of some of the recent internal

As someone who absolutely loves to travel (for fun, NOT work), I have had the opportunity to go on several

Before barre, I honestly never thought too much about arms.  Mine or anyone else's.  Although I did the typical (but

As renowned sports-medicine physician Dr. Jordan D. Metzl wrote for Time in its special edition The Science of Exercise, "exercise

Usually when I'm traveling I find that I often have more opportunity and time to read.  As soon as I

There are probably very few absolute truths, ideas or recommendations that everyone will agree on out there. But one that

Something which will likely surprise no one is my proclamation that I really love the things that I love. I'm

After two weeks, my nonstop travel and touristing with my parents has officially come to an end.  I'm sad to

Over the past few months, I have been trying to stop saying I am busy.  I have probably always been

September is the new January.  And as shocking as it may be, we are almost there already.  As the summer

There's doing the right thing.  And then there's doing the right thing for the right reasons. Lately, it seems that I

As I am sure we have all experienced firsthand, being inspired to do something or thinking that a certain thing

If you've ever heard me talk about all the MANY things I love about barre, you know that for me

Guess what?! Today is the one year anniversary of the launch of barreeatrepeat.com!! Last year, I resolved to have things

So there's failing, and then there's failing big. And let's just say, when I do go wrong, I often do

If you are familiar with traditional applied psychology, therapy, or counseling, you may be aware of the fact that there

It's been almost a month since we added to our family! After losing our sweet little Kiely, we realized how much

It's important to know your purpose.  This is true on a large scale of course, but I acknowledge that might

I guess I have always been a nerd.  I genuinely loved school and was even always a proponent of a

As I've written many times over the past year, the decision to dedicate time to truly knowing myself better has

“My True Rule is that persistence is its own reward. Somehow, the more you stay with something, the more you

We are often quick to dismiss the magnitude of small, but consistent progress in the right direction.  However, as nearly

Often what I read throughout a given time period follows a particular theme and I have very often over the

You know what "they" say:  some people never learn.  And you know what I hate:  when I am one of

Last week over at Flex in the City we announced something which I personally am extremely excited about – our

You know those times when you have so much to do that you don't even know where to start? Yeahhhhhh.

Guess what?! This is officially the 100th blog post to be published on barreeatrepeat.com! I can't believe it - starting

One of my stocking stuffers from Christmas this year was one of my family's all time most beloved movies -

I once had a friend, who although I loved (and still do) dearly, had one quite irritating quality. It seemed

Words matter. Perhaps especially to me since as previously mentioned, I am a self-professed logophile and I know that my

I actually gasped as I received a work meeting invite yesterday for a Q1 business review scheduled just a few

In recent conversation with a friend (after barre - OBVIously), we were talking about upcoming weekend events, which led us

As you may have noticed, many if not most, of the entrée recipes that I post are tagged as Whole30

Optimism is something I really never gave too much consideration to.  I have always really prided myself on being a

As the winter **hopefully** approaches a turning point, I have been thrilled with the slightly longer days as opposed to

Just as we tend to overestimate what we can do in the short term and underestimate what is possible over

Earlier this week I was traveling for business to Amsterdam for our company 2018 kickoff meeting.  Thankfully it was a

I am yet to become a member of the Mom Club (and in no rush to get there) but I

Tomorrow marks two very significant events in my life. The first, is my mother's birthday. I cannot begin to put

I wrote not too long ago about the Cognitive Triangle which describes the interplay between the way we think, feel,

Habits and routines often have a bad reputation.  Especially on the surface, many people consider it dull, tedious, or monotonous

I know that at this time of year especially, there is no shortage of motivational quotes, inspirational advice, and "fitspo"

Merry Christmas! I am looking forward to a relaxing day spent with loved ones and lots and lots of good

We have less than a week left before Christmas?! I cannot believe it. 2017 has absolutely flown by, especially the

I know this time of year is crazy for everyone, but I cannot believe that I am this far behind.

I am definitely biased, buuuuuuut barre is just the best! Aside from the sense of camaraderie and community, the upbeat

Today is a very special day for a teeny tiny member of the Vasquez family - it's Coco's second birthday!

As those who barre know, one of the first and most dramatic changes your body will undergo after only a

Throughout business school and my work in both management and consulting, a very popular and often invoked truism has been

A few years ago, I remember going out for lunch with my sister and the youngest of my brothers, who

Yesterday as I was leaving Cork Coffee Roasters, I walked by Unbound, an adorable little gift shop, and saw a

When you think about "healthy food" what comes to mind? The thought might conjure up particular words like organic, raw,

"Happiness is the only thing that multiplies when you share it" - Albert Schweitzer There is something very exciting to

This week on the blog you'll notice a special theme because I am celebrating my two year wedding anniversary! I

Last week, I received a very unexpected yet pleasant surprise in my mail - a check from my former car

I never realized how much the weather truly impacts my mood and daily experience until I lived in Ireland. I

I have mentioned previously that I am in the middle of my own year long Happiness Project, which means that

Versatile - to be able to adapt or be adapted to a many different functions or activities. See also: adaptable,

Growing up, my sister and I LOVED playing with Barbies. We played nearly everyday, in all our free time for

Throughout conversations in my recent travels and with my visitors this weekend, I have come to the amazing realization that

Let's get one thing straight - I have not always been a super healthy eater. While I have always liked

As I stepped out of the Back Bay train station into Copley Square this week, I was actually overwhelmed by

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the anticipation of an event is even better than the actual event itself? The

The power of word of mouth is phenomenal.   There are so many times that I personally have been influenced or

"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald I CANNOT

This past week (or maybe two or three, who knows I am struggling to keep track at this point!) has

I am back in London again today, albeit this time around for business meetings as opposed to "Pilates-marathon-training." So needless to

I LOVE PLANNING. Like obnoxiously so. And I don't mean just the super fun things like parties and vacations. I

According to my social media feeds, this past Sunday was National Friendship Day in the U.S. Although I truly didn't

One of my absolute favorite things about living in Europe has been the ability to travel so conveniently and frequently! 

Simplicity. Albert Einstein is credited with once saying that "everything should be made as simple as possible, but no more

Long story short - exercise is good for you. Earth shattering news I know (I can feel the eyes rolling

Families are fascinating. I love seeing and hearing about all the ways that people who share not only blood, but

Yes. I do realize that I missed the height of the chicken and waffles trend by a few years with

When my husband and I started dating, we were a few months into our relationship around Thanksgiving. I had already

It seems to be me that almost everyone has that one party trick that they can pull out to impress, or at