Alyssa Towns

Hey there! My name is Alyssa Towns (Swantkoski). I'm so happy you're here!

I'm a freelance writer based in Denver, CO. I always dreamt of getting paid to be a full-time student, and being a freelance writer is the closest I've gotten to achieving that dream. I love writing and telling stories about productivity, personal growth, and wellness. I run on countless cups of caffeine, always use the Oxford comma, and enjoy purchasing more books than I'll ever have time to read.

Welcome to my blog (or, as I like to call it, the random thoughts trapped in Alyssa's brain that need to be shared with the world.) That would have been far too long of a title, though. Here you'll find a collection of thoughts that make their way into my notes app late at night, or come out of conversations with my friends and loved ones, or are ideas I can't resist sharing.

You'll find a mix of productivity tips, mindset and wellness practices, books I love, favorite products worth sharing, and more here.

Words with Alyssa • May 11, 2021

The Benefits of Practicing Gratitude and a FREE App to Help You Get Started

I love practicing gratitude and using the Gratitude Plus app, and I thought, wouldn't it be fun to share this practice with those in my circle? How can we practice gratitude together? How can we all learn to not only practice gratitude but be willing to share the practice and create a gratitude chain? How can we cultivate new habits and enter this season feeling refreshed and renewed for the seasons ahead?

Words with Alyssa • March 8, 2021

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021

Today I can't help but be grateful for the positive women in my life, particularly those I've interacted with and have been motivated by over the last year. Times were tough, but we are tougher. I am more resilient, braver, and happier because of the women in my life. So today, rather than hoard all of their goodness, I'm sharing a list of 11 women I'm sending virtual hugs and a big "THANK YOU!" to this International Women's Day.

Words with Alyssa • February 18, 2021

How to Stay Committed to Yourself & Achieve Your Goals

At that point, I quickly learned that if I ever wanted to achieve my own goals, I had to hold myself accountable and stay committed to myself. It's no easy feat, but I firmly believe anyone can do it with the right tools, resources, and mindset. Here are seven actionable tips I've learned over the years to help me stay committed to myself and achieve my goals.

Words with Alyssa • February 10, 2021

20 Small Ways to Brighten Your Day

I put together a list of 20 things that help brighten my day. I hope you find something on this list that you can implement that will brighten your day too!

Words with Alyssa • February 2, 2021

6 Tips to Reset Any Day of the Week

This morning I thought, perhaps there's someone else out there like me needing a reset today. And so, I'm sharing the six strategies I lean into when I need a reset any day of the week, in case you find yourself needing them too.

Words with Alyssa • January 5, 2021

21 Things I'm Leaving Behind Going Into 2021

I put together a list of 21 things I'm leaving behind now that it's finally 2021 as I look towards a brighter, better, more opportunistic future. From trends to mindsets to unhealthy habits that no longer serve me, these are the 21 things I'm leaving behind.

Words with Alyssa • May 13, 2020

100 Reasons to Read Hello, Fears by Michelle Poler

She faced 100 fears in 100 days, and now I’m sharing 100 reasons why you need to read her new book, Hello, Fears.

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