We all have that petty thing we do, that WE KNOW is not helping us live the fullest life we desire. Mine is SMOKING WEED! Today, August 1st 2020, I am looking my petty habit in the FACE and saying "I choose my HEALTH over YOU"....at least for the next 30 days. I am an advocate for marijuana in EVERY way, BUT smoking it is creating problems for me and my body is screaming at me to slow it down...so here I am challenging you to slow down your PETTY habit, whatever it may be for just 30 days... Thats it. Not even 31 days, the actual # of days in the month of August. Nope just 30! You can do it, and so can I. I don't wanna do this alone! Let's Be less Petty together. To help us both out I created a PETTY HABIT TRACKER, which you can download for FREE at belesspetty.com. I believe in us, if not forever, for at least 30 days :) Sending you healing and discipline vibes. May we go and live our best lives for 30 days or more ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ __________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Be less Petty TV, I'm Kellye Howard and this is my channel. I am a very open, vulnerable, and honest person. My goal is to bring awareness, positive energy, and creativity to various topics such as: parenting, living with a chronic illness, and overcoming extreme loss. Life can seem too big to digest, but in my view, life is just clusters of petty issues appearing bigger than they are. Perception is key on Be less Petty TV, and I'm hoping to give you a different perspective to consider. Now here's more about me: I was born on September 29th (yes, Libra), I was raised in Harvey, IL. and began my stand-up comedy career in 2006 after studying acting at Columbia College Chicago. I am an alumni of Second City Improv having graduated from the conservatory in 2016. Fun Fact! I was also an Electrician for the US Air Force. Widely known for my stand up comedy, I've been featured on Comedy Central, NBC, JFL Montreal, Nickelodeon and more. As an actress, I've costarred on NBC's Empire (Season 6) and Chicago Fire (Season 8), and currently airing in a national commercial for Humira. Be Less Petty is also a podcast series: "Be less Petty about Relationships," cohosted by my adorable husband. It's has some great tips and tools we currently use to help our marriage continue to flourish and strengthen to this day. My husband and I are in a blended marriage, we were both single parents raising 8-year-old daughters when we met; now they are 19. Crazy! Do want to see me live, read the blog, or check out the podcast? Head over to my website: https://www.kellyehoward.com/ for more. And feel free to sign up for email alerts while you're there. Let's Be less Petty together! :) xo.Kellye IG: @belesspetty #lifestyle #lifeskills #vlog

Change, transitions, and new adventures can be some of the scariest moments in our lives. This doesn't mean we shouldn't do it. Our bodies are constantly telling us when something is a little off. When we need to jump ship and make some adjustments, in my opinion, it can show up as; addiction, illness, moodiness, and so much more. We are the Creators of our own lives. In my opinion, if we listen and tune in to what our bodies are telling us we can make all the difference in making the next move, the RIGHT move. I wish you oceans of clarity as you go for that next change in your life. Here's a resource I find helpful and I think it can help you too. It's a writing website: https://www.750words.com - It's a great for daily writing. I use this along with physical journals and word processors to really get my thoughts out. - FYI: It will cost you $5 a month after the first month. - I am not receiving any sponsorships from this site, it's just really helped me along my path thus far. Welcome to Be less Petty TV, I'm Kellye Howard and this is my channel. I am a very open, vulnerable, and honest person. My goal is to bring awareness, positive energy, and creativity to various topics such as: parenting, living with a chronic illness, and overcoming extreme loss. Life can seem too big to digest, but in my view, life is just clusters of petty issues appearing bigger than they are. Perception is key on Be less Petty TV, and I'm hoping to give you a different perspective to consider. Now here's more about me: I was born on September 29th (yes, Libra), I was raised in Harvey, IL. and began my stand-up comedy career in 2006 after studying acting at Columbia College Chicago. I am an alumni of Second City Improv having graduated from the conservatory in 2016. Fun Fact! I was also an Electrician for the US Air Force. Widely known for my stand up comedy, I've been featured on Comedy Central, NBC, JFL Montreal, Nickelodeon and more. As an actress, I've costarred on NBC's Empire (Season 6) and Chicago Fire (Season 8), and currently airing in a national commercial for Humira. Be Less Petty is also a podcast series: "Be less Petty about Relationships," cohosted by my adorable husband. It's has some great tips and tools we currently use to help our marriage continue to flourish and strengthen to this day. My husband and I are in a blended marriage, we were both single parents raising 8-year-old daughters when we met; now they are 19. Crazy! Do want to see me live, read the blog, or check out the podcast? Head over to my website: https://www.kellyehoward.com/ for more. And feel free to sign up for email alerts while you're there. Let's Be less Petty together! :) xo.Kellye IG: @belesspetty #lifestyle #lifeskills #vlog

Friendships can be some of the most challenging yet rewarding relationships we ever experience if we are open to seeing them as such. I recently lost a close friend due to my inability to celebrate her success. I was bitter and unhappy that the success she was receiving was not the success I was getting. In fact, I was so busy hating on her that I didn't notice any of MY OWN current success. If we can recognize these unhealthy behaviors with self-compassion we can start to open our heart and mind to look for the tools to help us remove these layers of insecurity. Yes these are just "Petty" insecurities we haven't called out for the havoc they cause in our lives, but now we can! This will start the healing and cultivation of healthier friendships (relationships). Friendships are an area I have to work on daily. I am always learning new things about how I show up or NOT show up. So don't fret if the friendships you want are not what you have. When we learn, grow, and expand so does the love we receive because of it. :) Sending you friendly virtual hugs. Welcome to Be less Petty TV, I'm Kellye Howard and this is my channel. I am a very open, vulnerable, and honest person. My goal is to bring awareness, positive energy, and creativity to various topics such as: parenting, living with a chronic illness, and overcoming extreme loss. Life can seem too big to digest, but in my view, life is just clusters of petty issues appearing bigger than they are. Perception is key on Be less Petty TV, and I'm hoping to give you a different perspective to consider. Now here's more about me: I was born on September 29th (yes, Libra), I was raised in Harvey, IL. and began my stand-up comedy career in 2006 after studying acting at Columbia College Chicago. I am an alumni of Second City Improv having graduated from the conservatory in 2016. Fun Fact! I was also an Electrician for the US Air Force. Widely known for my stand up comedy, I've been featured on Comedy Central, NBC, JFL Montreal, Nickelodeon and more. As an actress, I've costarred on NBC's Empire (Season 6) and Chicago Fire (Season 8), and currently airing in a national commercial for Humira. Be Less Petty is also a podcast series: "Be less Petty about Relationships," cohosted by my adorable husband. It's has some great tips and tools we currently use to help our marriage continue to flourish and strengthen to this day. My husband and I are in a blended marriage, we were both single parents raising 8-year-old daughters when we met; now they are 19. Crazy! Do want to see me live, read the blog, or check out the podcast? Head over to my website: https://www.kellyehoward.com/ for more. And feel free to sign up for email alerts while you're there. Let's Be less Petty together! :) xo.Kellye IG: @belesspetty #lifestyle #lifeskills #vlog

Joy is a habit, much like brushing our teeth. We can choose to do it daily and one day, 38 years later we'll be standing there brushing away, mostly out of repetition. It started for me when my husband brushed his teeth before bed our first night staying the night together. Having so much admiration for him, I instantly thought "oh shit, I better brush my teeth before bed, too. So he'll think this is what I do." Though I could probably count on one hand how many times I'd actually done that, and I was 30 years old at this point. Fast forward to the "I'm comfortable with her " version-- he DOES NOT brush his teeth before bed (well now he does, but back then..no!). Yet I had made this nightly teeth brushing thing into a full on habit based on an assumption. And now I enjoy the way my mouth feel in the morning so much so that I almost never go to bed without brushing my teeth. In the blink of an eye, my curiosity was sparked and I decided to start doing something new. It wasn't until several years later, that I'd discover my emotions work in the exact same way. The more I decide, the more I have the ability to decide them. This is something I will forever be working on doing habitually. And of course petty habits die hard so I occasionally flip the switch and find myself in reactive living, but understanding this makes it easier and easier to decide each time. Joy is a Habit, because we can decide it to be ...it's your choice! Welcome to Be less Petty TV, I'm Kellye Howard and this is my channel. I am a very open, vulnerable, and honest person. My goal is to bring awareness, positive energy, and creativity to various topics such as: parenting, living with a chronic illness, and overcoming extreme loss. Life can seem too big to digest, but in my view, life is just clusters of petty issues appearing bigger than they are. Perception is key on Be less Petty TV, and I'm hoping to give you a different perspective to consider. Now here's more about me: I was born on September 29th (yes, Libra), I was raised in Harvey, IL. and began my stand-up comedy career in 2006 after studying acting at Columbia College Chicago. I am an alumni of Second City Improv having graduated from the conservatory in 2016. Fun Fact! I was also an Electrician for the US Air Force. Widely known for my stand up comedy, I've been featured on Comedy Central, NBC, JFL Montreal, Nickelodeon and more. As an actress, I've costarred on NBC's Empire (Season 6) and Chicago Fire (Season 8), and currently airing in a national commercial for Humira. Be Less Petty is also a podcast series: "Be less Petty about Relationships," cohosted by my adorable husband. It's has some great tips and tools we currently use to help our marriage continue to flourish and strengthen to this day. My husband and I are in a blended marriage, we were both single parents raising 8-year-old daughters when we met; now they are 19. Crazy! Do want to see me live, read the blog, or check out the podcast? Head over to my website: https://www.kellyehoward.com/ for more. And feel free to sign up for email alerts while you're there. Let's Be less Petty together! :) xo.Kellye IG: @belesspetty #lifestyle #lifeskills #vlog

If I've learned a thing or two in my 38 years of life, it's that I have a choice in what and who controls my emotional state 1000% percent of the time. So when my diagnosed illness of Multiple Sclerosis came by for a visit this past weekend, I had to call on my tools (aka my Goons) to get my mind in the right space and prepared to face whatever was happening with my body HEAD ON. In this video I share that experience along with some tips and tools I (try to) use to stay encouraged when facing chronic illness and pain. BONUS THOUGHT: One tip not mentioned in the video is writing. Writing has also helped me look at my thoughts more objectively and artistically in many ways. Here's a link to my BLOG on being diagnosed with Bi-Polar Mania. It's a creative piece, do enjoy...And feel free to sign up for email alerts while your there. :) https://www.kellyehoward.com/post/wait-is-this-bipolar Welcome to Be less Petty TV, I'm Kellye Howard and this is my channel. I am a very open, vulnerable, and honest person. My goal is to bring awareness, positive energy, and creativity to various topics such as: parenting, living with a chronic illness, and overcoming extreme loss. Life can seem too big to digest, but in my view, life is just clusters of petty issues appearing bigger than they are. Perception is key on Be less Petty TV, and I'm hoping to give you a different perspective to consider. Now here's more about me: I was born on September 29th (yes, Libra), I was raised in Harvey, IL. and began my stand-up comedy career in 2006 after studying acting at Columbia College Chicago. I am an alumni of Second City Improv having graduated from the conservatory in 2016. Widely known for my stand up comedy, I've been featured on Comedy Central, NBC, JFL Montreal, Nickelodeon and more. As an actress, I've costarred on NBC's Empire (Season 6) and Chicago Fire (Season 8), and currently airing in a national commercial for Humira. Be Less Petty is also a podcast series: "Be less Petty about Relationships," cohosted by my adorable husband. It's has some great tips and tools we currently use to help our marriage continue to flourish and strengthen to this day. My husband and I are in a blended marriage, we were both single parents raising 8-year-old daughters when we met; now they are 19. Crazy! Do want to see me live, read the blog, or check out the podcast? Head over to my website: https://www.kellyehoward.com/ for more. And feel free to sign up for email alerts while you're there. Let's Be less Petty together! :) xo.Kellye IG: @belesspetty #lifestyle #lifeskills #vlog

Welcome to Be less Petty TV, I'm Kellye Howard and this is my channel. I am a very open, vulnerable, and honest person. My goal is to bring awareness, positive energy, and creativity to various topics such as: parenting, living with a chronic illness, and overcoming extreme loss. Life can seem too big to digest, but in my view, life is just clusters of petty issues appearing bigger than they are. Perception is key on Be less Petty TV, and I'm hoping to give you a different perspective to consider. Now here's more about me: I was born on September 29th (yes, Libra), I was raised in Harvey, IL. and began my stand-up comedy career in 2006 after studying acting at Columbia College Chicago. I am an alumni of Second City Improv having graduated from the conservatory in 2016. Widely known for my stand up comedy, I've been featured on Comedy Central, NBC, JFL Montreal, Nickelodeon and more. As an actress, I've costarred on NBC's Empire (Season 6) and Chicago Fire (Season 8), and currently airing in a national commercial for Humira. Be Less Petty is also a podcast series: "Be less Petty about Relationships," cohosted by my adorable husband. It's has some great tips and tools we currently use to help our marriage continue to flourish and strengthen to this day. My husband and I are in a blended marriage, we were both single parents raising 8-year-old daughters when we met; now they are 19. Crazy! Do want to see me live, read the blog, or check out the podcast? Head over to my website: https://www.kellyehoward.com/ for more. Let's Be less Petty together! :) #lifestyle #lifeskills #vlog

I just felt like this was the message I wanted to share today. I've been thinking about how to bring more videos back to the channel and this opportunity to let you know YOU ARE NOT alone and as much as I am able in this moment... I love you...especially in this interesting time we are all living. Sending light and love to you! :) Welcome to Be less Petty TV, I'm Kellye Howard and this is my channel. I am a very open, vulnerable, and honest person. My goal is to bring awareness, positive energy, and creativity to various topics such as: parenting, living with a chronic illness, and overcoming extreme loss. Life can seem too big to digest, but in my view, life is just clusters of petty issues appearing bigger than they are. Perception is key on Be less Petty TV, and I'm hoping to give you a different perspective to consider. Now here's more about me: I was born on September 29th (yes, Libra), I was raised in Harvey, IL. and began my stand-up comedy career in 2006 after studying acting at Columbia College Chicago. I am an alumni of Second City Improv having graduated from the conservatory in 2016. Widely known for my stand up comedy, I've been featured on Comedy Central, NBC, JFL Montreal, Nickelodeon and more. As an actress, I've costarred on NBC's Empire (Season 6) and Chicago Fire (Season 8), and currently airing in a national commercial for Humira. Be Less Petty is also a podcast series: "Be less Petty about Relationships," cohosted by my adorable husband. It's has some great tips and tools we currently use to help our marriage continue to flourish and strengthen to this day. My husband and I are in a blended marriage, we were both single parents raising 8-year-old daughters when we met; now they are 19. Crazy! Do want to see me live, read the blog, or check out the podcast? Head over to my website: https://www.kellyehoward.com/ for more. Let's Be less Petty together! :) #lifestyle #lifeskills #vlog

This weeks Tiny Tip is an easy way to use numbers to infuse life into your day. Numbers can be very powerful especially if we apply meaning to them and truly believe it whenever we see it. When I see the numbers "111" I immediately think to myself Miracles are real. I say this three times, no matter what I am in the middle of doing. I see numbers as signs bringing me back to base. My center. They're nice little refreshers throughout the day to keep us focused on our self care goals. Loving ourselves and being kind to ourselves. These are things we sometimes forget we should be doing EVERYDAY! This is one of my favorite things to do especially when driving. Try it! Be less Petty this week to the best of your ability! :) Be sure to check out be less petty the podcast: https://soundcloud.com/belesspetty And follow me on IG: @belesspetty @kellyehoward #vlog #lifestyle #lifeskills