Lesley Lane's Fabulous Living Etc.

Lesley Lane's Fabulous Living Etc. Tips to Live The Fabulous Life with Joy, Confidence, & Gratitude Your resource for your own fabulous life. Etc.=Evolve. Transform. Create. in this case.

You did it! The spreadsheets are perfect, the board is happy, and you’ve checked every professional box, not to mention ...
06/19/2026

You did it! The spreadsheets are perfect, the board is happy, and you’ve checked every professional box, not to mention your personal life is looking pretty good too (go you!) But the most important project is currently on 'mute': You. 📊🔇

I know that admitting your life looks good but feels 'flat' is the hardest step. You aren't in a crisis but you do need to be honest with yourself. You are not experiencing that aliveness you once had. You too often catch yourself saying, "I'm fine."

Fine has you on mute. You have been turned down. It means you have been living by default.

Full Volume Living is about being ALIVE. Feeling electric, radiant, lit up & buzzing from the inside out. At this stage this doesn't just happen because you say so, and it's NOT about getting back to yourself. If it was that easy, you'd be there already. It’s taking that strong woman energy you use for everyone else and directing it toward yourself.

What would happen if you applied your brilliance to your own joy?
What makes you feel alive? Tell me in the comments, or send me a DM.

I am cheering you on!

xxoo, 💋 Lesley

That internal hum of longing for something more, isn't going to go away. It is your signal. It is telling you to pay att...
06/17/2026

That internal hum of longing for something more, isn't going to go away.
It is your signal. It is telling you to pay attention to yourself.

You have been living on mute. Along the way of checking the boxes, climbing the ladders, and doing all the "right" things...that feeling of "aliveness" got quieter until it was muted. You are just going through the motions. Disconnected from your own sparkle. Living by default.

But then, the signal starts. I call it the "Something More-ness."

It’s that inner stirring telling you that you were never meant to be a background character in your own life. That isn't want you want, is it? You want something more. And, that is 100% OKAY!

Transitioning from Default to Design isn't about adding more to your plate. It’s about strategic clarity. It’s about the choice to listen to yourself and reclaim your own frequency.

Are you ready to stop living on mute and start living at full volume?

It is time to start listening to yourself.
Do you relate? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

Let’s turn it up!

xxoo, 💋 Lesley

Stop looking in the rearview mirror. You aren't lost. You're evolving.I hear it all the time from high-achievers. They s...
06/15/2026

Stop looking in the rearview mirror.

You aren't lost. You're evolving.

I hear it all the time from high-achievers. They say they feel stuck because they don't really know what else to call it. I also hear: "I just want to find my old self again."

But here’s the truth: That woman served her purpose. She got you to where you are today. Trying to "find" her is looking backward when your future is calling you forward.

We don't go back. We choose what’s next.

Transformation isn’t about reclaiming a ghost of the past; it’s about architecting a new, Full Volume version of you. It’s the shift from living by default to living by design.

Clarity. Over. Chaos.

The stirrings you feel aren't a sign that you're broken. They are a signal that you've outgrown the current chapter. You aren't meant to fit back into an old version of yourself: you're meant to step into a fresh one.

Are you ready to stop searching for who you were and start choosing who you are becoming?

It’s time to turn up the volume.

xxoo, 💋 Lesley

As a Clarity Strategist, I tackle the shift from Default to Design. 🌫️➡️🎨Living by Default is what happens when you’re ...
06/09/2026

As a Clarity Strategist, I tackle the shift from Default to Design. 🌫️➡️🎨

Living by Default is what happens when you’re so good at meeting expectations that you forget to have any of your own. You’re high-achieving, high-functioning, and high-key exhausted by the "shoulds."

Clarity is the bridge.

It’s the permission to let go of the autopilot version of yourself so you can architect what comes next. It’s the difference between quietly going through the motions and choosing, out loud and on purpose, what your life actually looks like.

We aren't just changing your habits; we're changing your lens.

Which one are you operating from today? Default 🔄 or Design 🎨?
Drop a "default" or "design" in the comments & let's discuss.

xxoo,
💋 Lesley

Hey girl, hey, let's chat!There is a specific kind of "fog" that settles in once you’ve checked all the boxes. Your life...
06/08/2026

Hey girl, hey, let's chat!

There is a specific kind of "fog" that settles in once you’ve checked all the boxes. Your life looks successful, but you’ve hit a ceiling you didn't see coming: the feeling that you're just going through the motions.

I’m here to tell you that "fine" is not the destination. "Good enough" isn't either.

As a Clarity Strategist, I provide the roadmap for what comes next. My mission is to guide you from living by default to living by design. 🧭✨

We aren't retreating to find your “old self.” We’re architecting your next chapter. One that replaces the noise of "shoulds" with the precision of "musts."

You’ve built the foundation. Now, let’s build a life that actually functions as well as it looks - or even better! Why not start asking, "how good can life get?" instead of, "is this all there is?"

Give me a high five in the comments if you relate 🖐️

xxoo, 💋 Lesley

What do I know about mental health? ✨Quite a bit actually. More than I ever thought I would. You see, I celebrated 8 yea...
05/14/2026

What do I know about mental health? ✨

Quite a bit actually. More than I ever thought I would. You see, I celebrated 8 years sober in April. Being in recovery was certainly not something on my vision board or to do list. Abusing alcohol was not something I grew up around and it didn't happen to me until later in life quite frankly. But it is part of my story.

I know tending to one's mental health is hard work. I know that it requires you to stop living on autopilot. And I know that it’s 100% worth it. 💋

My mental health toolbox is my most valuable possession. It’s what allowed me to rebuild my life with clarity & purpose and what keeps me grounded daily. 🧘‍♀️🔥

Sobriety gave me the space to actually *look* at my mental health, and the tools I’ve gathered since then are what keep me "Fabulous."

Whatever you’re walking through, remember: you don’t have to have it all figured out. You just need to have the right tools in your bag. 🧰👛

Drop a ✨ if you're working on your toolbox today!

xxoo, 💋 Lesley

P.S. I suggest you start by telling a friend if you aren't feeling "okay".

05/12/2026

A little Spring fashion to boost the mood since Winter never ends in New England. It’s collld, I had to find a way to layer but not feel like I’m still in my same winter clothes.
This is one of my recent outfit additions. Sooo loving these green pants!

Hey girl hey! 💋 Let’s talk about your "Toolbox." 🧰 When life gets loud and the autopilot takes over, what do you...
05/12/2026

Hey girl hey! 💋 Let’s talk about your "Toolbox." 🧰

When life gets loud and the autopilot takes over, what do you reach for to stay grounded or to get off that hamster wheel? Having a mental health toolbox isn't just "nice to have": it’s essential for survival.

Here are a few tools in mine (and a starting point for yours!):
✅ Counselor or Psychologist (The professionals are worth it!)
✅ Support Groups (Community is medicine)
✅ Journaling (Get it out of your head and onto the paper)
✅ Rest (The ultimate requirement. Nap, girl, nap!)
✅ Long walks: completely unplugged.
✅ Talking to a friend who "gets" it. This should be someone you trust and who listens without judgement.
✅ Firm boundaries (The ultimate act of self-care)

What’s one tool you can’t live without? Add it to the list in the comments! 👇✨

xxoo,
💋 Lesley

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health isn't a destination; it's the way you travel. 🧭✨If you’ve been feeli...
05/12/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Mental health isn't a destination; it's the way you travel. 🧭✨

If you’ve been feeling a bit "off", it might be time to check on these 5 pillars of Mental Health*.

🧠 Emotional Well-being: Identifying and managing emotions, fostering a positive outlook, and handling negative feelings productively.

🧠 Psychological Resilience: Building the ability to cope with daily stress, life challenges, and trauma.

🧠 Social Connectivity: Nurturing relationships, seeking social support, and interacting effectively within communities.

🧠 Behavioral Health: Adopting healthy habits—proper sleep, balanced nutrition, and limiting substance use.

🧠 Self-Care: Regularly making time to rest, engaging in hobbies, and setting boundaries.

Think of these as your internal dashboard. Which light is blinking for you today? 🚥

*the above information is from the Center for Disease Control.

Taking care of your mental well-being is fabulous. It is the foundation from which all things flow, right? Your thoughts become your actions, which become your world. 💋

Hey girl hey! 💋 Let’s have a heart-to-heart about your productivity problem. Be honest, you are measuring your...
05/11/2026

Hey girl hey! 💋
Let’s have a heart-to-heart about your productivity problem.

Be honest, you are measuring your worth based on your to-do list and how many items have been crossed off at the end of the day. Right?
Here me out - YOU'RE SO MUCH MORE THAN YOUR TO DO LIST!

For years, I treated rest like a trophy. Honestly, I don't think I really knew how to rest for most of my 20s and 30s. And, that led me to crash and burn (more on that another time). In truth, I was running on fumes.

Sound familiar? We just keep going, doing more because we think we have to *earn* the right to rest.

But here’s the deal: Rest isn’t a reward for being productive. It’s a requirement for being present and the best version of yourself. ✨

True transformation happens in the quiet moments, not just the busy ones. So today, I’m giving you permission (not that you need it!) to un-hustle. Stop treating your soul like a battery that only gets charged when it hits 0%.

You deserve to feel good right now, not just when the work is "done."

Give me a 🙌🏻 if you’re making rest a non-negotiable today!

xxoo, 💋 Lesley

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