Lena Samford

01/17/2025

Introducing Chandler / Ashlyn Goff 🕊️

I remember writing princess stories with Ashlyn when she was in preschool, so watching her glow as a beautiful bride next to the love of her life was a special full-circle moment for me. Thank you for letting me capture your day!

Introducing the Goffs in this cinematic highlight of their heartfelt hometown wedding day in Kennett, MO. Bride and Groom: Chandler and Ashlyn GoffVideo: Len...

04/18/2022

I still have some of these pocket notebooks left if you want to order them (link below)

I use the red one for gratitude journaling and the blue one for quick notes and ideas as they hit me throughout the day! ✍🏻

Keep track of your goals, write your daily affirmations, or keep a journal in this awesome 3x5 in. journal.

04/18/2022

Mind, Body, and Spirit Spring Reset is now live on the blog! 🌸 I write these for myself as well as you - and the last one on this list really hit me. Click this link for this short read 💖

Spring is here, and we are ready to swipe away the literal and metaphorical cobwebs! Start with this Mind, Body, and Spirit Spring Reset.

11/15/2021

Are you feeling SAD? 🌨 As the seasons change from fall to winter many of us experience Seasonal Affective Disorder.

In my latest mindset blog post, ‘Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Naturally’ I share the causes and methods to feel better and boost your mood like eating healthy and getting enough light and activity.

Stay healthy my friends 💙

https://lenasamford.com/mindset-shift/cope-with-seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-naturally/

10/19/2021

Things to let go of right now:
➖the need to be in control of everything
➖fear of failure (or success)
➖unrealistic expectations from others
➖habits that don’t reflect your highest self
➖comparing yourself to others (you are UNIQUE!)

Which one did you need to hear today? 🪐

10/15/2021

Check out my latest guest article on Verte Magazine! Taking your brain off of autopilot for mindful, sustainable behaviors. ➡️ 🧠

The Connection Between Mindfulness and Sustainability Leave a Comment / Environment, Wellness / By Lena Samford Share Post “The future depends on what we do in the present” – Mahatma Gandhi. Have you ever taken a drive and realized you don’t remember navigating to your destination? Wha.....

10/14/2021

As I prepare for another trip to Colorado - I put together a list of 10 Inspiring Nature Quotes that are live on my blog! 🪵🐻 These help me to tap into the calm, peace, and wonder of our natural world - and I know they’ll inspire you as well!

https://lenasamford.com/sustainable-living/10-inspiring-nature-quotes/

One of my favorites from the list:

The goal is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with nature.
Joseph Campbell

Let me know which one resonates with you in the comments!

09/23/2021

Reminder: Life is too short to spend another day at war with yourself 📝

09/20/2021

MINDSET MONDAY 🧠💤
Being a creative and aspiring entrepreneur, I sometimes feel that allowing time to myself or even time spent enjoying my life will put me behind the curve. But I know that rest is necessary for the creative process, my mental health, and for me being able to reach my goals.

New on the blog is 6 affirmations that help me to let go and rest my creative spirit (link in bio). Here’s a few:
〰️I deserve time to rest. (And keep repeating it until you believe it!)
〰️I give myself permission to indulge in the things that fill my cup, even if they aren’t on my to-do list.
〰️ I listen to my body when it asks for rest and will give it the rest it needs.

Did you need to hear this today? Let me know in the comments!

09/16/2021

IM IN LOVE 🖤 Can I please get a standing ovation for this suit set? 👏

09/13/2021

I don’t really share my personal work on this account - but I loved how these turned out with and wanted to share them with y’all! Let me know what you think!
.lanae