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I knew that I wanted to be a writer since the third grade. On top of that, I've always been extremely into self-improvement and being the best me that I could be. That's why I figured I could hit two birds with one stone (no animals were harmed in the making of this blog) with Gallantly, gal. I want to share my journey of self-discovery with you in the hopes that I can help you in your own journey.

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Replace "should have" with this for a happier you

5 foolproof ways to silence negative self-talk for good

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Minimize your anxiety in the new year by choosing excitement

Posted on December 31, 2018 by gallantly gal

You want to minimize your anxiety as you head into another year? Same, girl, same. I’ve always loved holidays, especially near the end of the year. As much as I’ve grown to dislike winter, there’s something so cozy and promising about Christmastime. I love buying gifts for others, and of course it’s fun to unwrap gifts myself. The bright, festive lights go up and the fuzzy Christmas songs play 24/7. There’s an alluring distraction to holiday preparations, as stressful as it can be to run around like a headless chicken buying gifts for friends and family. I really do love

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[Quiz] Prepare for a cozy Christmas day to see what the new year will bring you

[Quiz] Prepare for a cozy Christmas day to see what the new year will bring you

It’s that time of year! The Christmas bells are ringing, sleigh bells are jingling, and everyone is waiting in fear or anticipation for the ball to drop on the new year. Which is it for

TV Review: The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix Original)

TV Review: The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix Original)

*Spoilers ahead* Why yes, I have waited until after Thanksgiving to finally, finally get to my review of Netflix’s original horror series, The Haunting of Hill House, which had been released in time for Halloween. However, I noticed that

[Guest Feature] NaNoWriMo: What It Means To Me as an Aspiring Novelist

[Guest Feature] NaNoWriMo: What It Means To Me as an Aspiring Novelist

November is the month for finally writing that novel you dreamed about! Today’s guest post is a thoughtful piece that is sure to excite all aspiring novelists, like myself, because it talks about NaNoWriMo. Take it

The 100th post on the 1 year anniversary: What blogging means to me now

Announcements, Talk the Talk

The 100th post on the 1 year anniversary: What blogging means to me now

Disclosure: This post includes an affiliate link, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click and make a purchase. It is a time of milestones! This is

Replace “should have” with this for a happier you

Talk the Talk, Words of Wisdom

Replace “should have” with this for a happier you

You know how I’m a big fan of semantics? I think the words you choose are important in life–far more important than most people give them credit for. After all, novelists painstakingly pore over the

TV Review: Kim’s Convenience (Seasons 1-2)

TV Review: Kim’s Convenience (Seasons 1-2)

Canadian single-cam sitcom, Kim’s Convenience, is on Netflix–and considering that it centers on a Korean family, I sat down with my own to see how it holds up to all the other beloved sitcoms. Asian

[Quiz] Which of the boys Lara Jean’s loved before is actually meant for you?

Books, Movies, Quizzes

[Quiz] Which of the boys Lara Jean’s loved before is actually meant for you?

Lara Jean of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before has written love letters to some pretty amazing guys–but only one is actually meant for you. Which of the boys Lara Jean’s loved before is he?

5 foolproof ways to silence negative self-talk for good

Words of Wisdom

5 foolproof ways to silence negative self-talk for good

Today I am adapting one of my latest podcast episodes for you avid readers out there and my precious #gallantgals who are loyal to the blog. The podcast episode was titled, “How to Negate Negative

When you’re stuck second-guessing that email or text to oblivion

Words of Wisdom

When you’re stuck second-guessing that email or text to oblivion

You know when you’re about to send an important text or email and you’re stuck in that phase of second-guessing yourself? Like, does this sound okay? Do I sound polite enough? Does it make sense?

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The gallant gal

I knew that I wanted to be a writer since the third grade. On top of that, I've always been extremely into self-improvement and being the best me that I could be. That's why I figured I could hit two birds with one stone (no animals were harmed in the making of this blog) with Gallantly, gal. I want to share my journey of self-discovery with you in the hopes that I can help you in your own journey.