I love routines, and my daily routine game was SUFFERING. I have set myself a goal of doing 24 things every single day until 2024. 24 new, daily habits that will make my every day life so much more intentional. The app I use and love is called Streaks! Here is a link to the app itself: https://streaksapp.com --- I'm Kelsey Toney. Welcome to Space Not Taken–a place to reflect on space we’ve surrendered, brag about space we’ve reclaimed, and learn how to take up more space in our own lives. --- www.kelseybtoney.com @kelseybtoney on TikTok, instagram, and threads

If you're not sure you can pull off NaNoWriMo, I get it. This episode is for those of you who are undecided, or uncommitted, even now that November has started. It isn't too late. You deserve to put your creative pursuits at the front of your life sometimes, and this is a great way to get started. I believe in you! --- I'm Kelsey Toney. Welcome to Space Not Taken–a place to reflect on space we’ve surrendered, brag about space we’ve reclaimed, and learn how to take up more space in our own lives. --- www.kelseybtoney.com @kelseybtoney on TikTok, instagram, and threads

It's my 40th birthday! Did you know that I used to avoid my birthday... I bought into the lie that celebrating myself was the sure sign of selfishness and arrogance. I'm learning a new way. This episode is part of that. --- I'm Kelsey Toney. Welcome to Space Not Taken–a place to reflect on space we’ve surrendered, brag about space we’ve reclaimed, and learn how to take up more space in our own lives. --- www.kelseybtoney.com @kelseybtoney on TikTok, instagram, and threads

It's Banned Books Week! This episode is about a day that I conquered my fears and went to a public forum to speak against book bans in my community. It's such a concrete example of the changes I'm working to make in myself as I strive to be a bolder, braver me. --- I'm Kelsey Toney. Welcome to Space Not Taken–a place to reflect on space we’ve surrendered, brag about space we’ve reclaimed, and learn how to take up more space in our own lives. --- www.kelseybtoney.com @kelseybtoney on TikTok, instagram, and threads

Interview with Tameka Young---a spectacular writer, pop culture enthusiast, and one of my best friends. She talks about her experience taking up space as a writer and shares what she's learned about how to be the main character in her own life. I'm Kelsey Toney. Welcome to Space Not Taken–a place to reflect on space we’ve surrendered, brag about space we’ve reclaimed, and learn how to take up more space in our own lives. Despite what our fears or our foes might tell us, we are allowed to have opinions, we’re allowed to be unliked, we’re allowed to speak up, and we’re allowed to take up space. So, write your songs. Release your videos. Have the passionate argument Raise your hand and volunteer. Wear the unreasonably hot dress. Refute the misinformation. Share your expertise, or hell… just your own opinions. Make waves. Stand taller. Dream bigger. It’s okay to take up space. I promise, there’s plenty of room. So, let’s take some back…together. This is Space Not Taken.

Dating is one area of life when you MUST take up your space. Here are a few things that I think I did really well when it comes to dating, and maybe they'll be helpful for you. I'm Kelsey Toney. Welcome to Space Not Taken–a place to reflect on space we’ve surrendered, brag about space we’ve reclaimed, and learn how to take up more space in our own lives. Despite what our fears or our foes might tell us, we are allowed to have opinions, we’re allowed to be unliked, we’re allowed to speak up, and we’re allowed to take up space. So, write your songs. Release your videos. Have the passionate argument Raise your hand and volunteer. Wear the unreasonably hot dress. Refute the misinformation. Share your expertise, or hell… just your own opinions. Make waves. Stand taller. Dream bigger. It’s okay to take up space. I promise, there’s plenty of room. So, let’s take some back…together. This is Space Not Taken.

Today, I'm sharing a few tips for taking up more space related to your medical care. I'm sharing my own story with medical gaslighting and endometriosis. I'm Kelsey Toney. Welcome to Space Not Taken–a place to reflect on space we’ve surrendered, brag about space we’ve reclaimed, and learn how to take up more space in our own lives. Despite what our fears or our foes might tell us, we are allowed to have opinions, we’re allowed to be unliked, we’re allowed to speak up, and we’re allowed to take up space. So, write your songs. Release your videos. Have the passionate argument Raise your hand and volunteer. Wear the unreasonably hot dress. Refute the misinformation. Share your expertise, or hell… just your own opinions. Make waves. Stand taller. Dream bigger. It’s okay to take up space. I promise, there’s plenty of room. So, let’s take some back…together. This is Space Not Taken.