Day #233 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful that I'm nearly halfway through the final edit of my manuscript, "Raising the Crown." Editing, editing, editing: it's the most tedious and boring part of the entire manuscript writing process, but it's also the most crucial. The value it adds to the final product is immense. … Continue reading Day #233 in A Year of Thanks

Motivating Words to Get Through the Week — Part 2: Here comes Part 2 of this 5-day mini-series: "Instead of waiting, I'll take charge and make decisions." "There is so much resilience within me." "Whatever comes my way, I'll embrace it with openness and curiosity." "I'll think about the people I love in challenging times." … Continue reading Day #233 in A Year of Positivity

Motivating Words to Get Through the Week — Part 1: I came across another really cool post that I think is an incredibly fantastic tool—a sort of words of affirmation type thing with some motivational words to get through the week. I'm splitting this one up into a 5-day mini-series as well. So, without further … Continue reading Day #232 in A Year of Positivity

“Balance your nervous system with...”—Yung Pueblo Silence. Long walks. Spending time alone. Letting go of perfection. Laughing with good friends. Getting rid of the "to-do" list. Appreciating how far you have come. This is a pretty good quote. The only adjustment I think I would make to it personally is modifying the "to-do" list part, … Continue reading Day #231 in A Year of Positivity

Day #231 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful I'm feeling better. Today wasn't exactly one of my better days, as I felt off all day, but now, as I'm lying in bed, I'm feeling much better. Go figure, lol. So, I'm just doing a little reading right now, or I'll return to it once … Continue reading Day #231 in A Year of Thanks

Day #230 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for my bed. I’m pretty sure that I’ve got another post somewhere about my appreciation for my bed. However, I’m writing another post about it, anyway. I’m not feeling well tonight, but my bed is a great comfort. That being said, I’m signing off, and I’ll … Continue reading Day #230 in A Year of Thanks

“Close some doors today. Not because of pride, incapacity, or arrogance, but simply because they lead you nowhere.”—Paulo Coelho Letting go can be hard, especially when it’s something our heart has desired. However, it’s important to recognize when some doors are only dead ends. More often than not, we don’t come to this realization until … Continue reading Day #230 in A Year of Positivity

Day #229 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful to have my maternal brothers, Mike, Jay, and Kristopher. I was catching up again today with Mike via text message. It was a good chat, but then he said something that warmed my heart and brought tears to my eyes. He said, "I'm proud of you, … Continue reading Day #229 in A Year of Thanks

Ways to Be the Best Version of Yourself - Part 5:  Here comes the fifth and final part of this 5-day challenge of growing into the best versions of ourselves: Do simple, kind things for friends and loved ones. Enjoy regular quality time with everyone you love. Show yourself kindness. Stay humble. Laugh and never … Continue reading Day #229 in A Year of Positivity