Hannah's Happenings

Throughout all areas of life, small goals reach the highest outcome and long-term lifestyle changes. In college, I have set goals for myself, which have taught me that doing  little  things can give you a taste for a transformation that inspires you to be the best version of yourself.  Some of you may remember that my word for the year (2022) is  kindness , and setting short-term goals allows me to be kind toward myself. When I set up my word for the year, I thought it would be an outward form of kindness that reflected how I treat others, and I realize now that God set that on my heart for me too. I am hard on myself for everything, and by setting small goals, I find that I am kinder with how I treat myself. It shows me how God is gracious in my progress. I have also found ambition for the little things, and being kind toward myself has given me more motivation and love for others. As Christians, I believe this thought process could be significant too. Setting objec...

  THE FINAL CHAPTER   I am starting my senior year of college Monday, which is truly hard to fathom right now. It does not feel real. Just yesterday, I posted about my high school graduation pictures. Right? The reality is that these years have flown by and have been more challenging than expected.   College has taught me more than higher education. It has shown me the depths of my personality, newfound strength, and unexpected ambition. I have had to rely on myself for my good grades and support. One of the most valued weapons I have discovered in college is how well I can do while feeling  alone . Loneliness started as a negative thing for me entering college, and over time it became this drive to do well for myself. Seeking how I can be the best version of myself through God's strength and grace has been my driving source. Being alone in ways of friends and dating can be a blessing. I have learned to love the independence I have in myself and that I can ...

It has been a few weeks since my last blog post, and I have been struggling to find time to write freely outside of college assignments. *I will keep this blog post short until I have more time. As I have said before, I want my blog to be a place where I share honest thoughts, opinions, and life struggles. With that said, I have been struggling with anxiety and stress. I have found that it takes over my daily life, physically and mentally. Even when I try to mask or push it under the rug, it still finds a way to make an appearance. Life is heading toward an exciting and beautiful chapter full of change; it is getting there that comes with its challenges. I will not hide my struggles on this journey God has me on. Life is not perfect, nor will it ever be, and I think it is critical to express every part of daily life. As I navigate this time in my life, I would appreciate it if you would keep me in your prayers for the next few weeks as I wrap up my craziest semester yet. I want t...

  Opportunity This word has been on my heart and mind lately as I head into the last few courses of my Junior year of college. I will be honest with you on this platform; that is what my blog is all about, right? I  do not  like change. I have had this perception that anything that has changed in my life has appeared to be negative. As I get older and have matured in the Lord, I see that change can be a beautiful blessing. A change can be an opportunity. And that opportunity, whether that be for my future career or something else, can lead to sharing Jesus in new places with new people.   I want to go on a tangent here; I ran into a friend I used to be close to the other day, one I have not spoken to nor seen in over two years. I can say with certainty that seeing her made me realize that I am a much different person today than I was in early 2020. And honestly, I love that. I still have a lot of work to do in my own life and my relationship with Jesus, but I feel in...

I have gotten frequent messages and inquiries about posting on social media that attract followers, views, and the desired audience. With that said, I decided to make this a blog post that hopefully answers a few questions you may have in hopes of better understanding social media, the algorithm, and expanding your brand awareness. I believe there is no  one right way  to market or post on social media. The algorithms are all diverse and change  frequently . However, I have gathered a few recommendations that will help you grow your Instagram and Facebook pages on a regular audience basis.   1. Post Frequently If you want a consistent flow of new followers, likes, and views, it must start posting consistently. If you only posted once a month, most likely, the algorithm would not show your post in the Instagram feed, or your audience may not be aware that you are back from a social media fast. To gain brand awareness, you must post frequently. 2. Wha...