Day #289 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for fuzzy, long-sleeved pajama shirts. I usually prefer a good ol' very loose-fitting, short-sleeved t-shirt over long-sleeved pajama shirts, but my arms are unusually cold tonight. I haven't worn long-sleeved pajama shirts since last winter, so I'd almost forgotten that I had them until I attempted … Continue reading Day #289 in A Year of Thanks

How to Value Yourself Feeling used? Set firm boundaries with those you know are using you. Feeling ignored? Stop approaching those who won't give you the time of day. Not feeling appreciated? Keep your distance. Feeling forgotten? Forgive and move on. Not invited? Don't go and make up your own plans. Are you receiving a … Continue reading Day #289 in A Year of Positivity

Day #288 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for the changing of the season. I find beauty in each season, so I love to experience all four of them the way they were intended. It's that funky time of the year where you can't decide if you should be wearing a heavy coat or … Continue reading Day #288 in A Year of Thanks

Some Simple Ideas for Relaxing and Finding Your Inner Calm Part 3: Create a simple evening de-stress routine, schedule "me" time, and designate a space in your home where you can relax and de-stress from a chaotic day. Do some creative writing, even if no one ever reads what you write. Give to causes you … Continue reading Day #288 in A Year of Positivity

Day #287 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful that this Tuesday is just about over. It has certainly been a very interesting day, and long. So, so long. Il mio cervello è fritto. Also, not feeling at my very best, though I'm hanging in there. I'll be back tomorrow, so ciao for now. Day … Continue reading Day #287 in A Year of Thanks

Some Simple Ideas for Relaxing and Finding Your Inner Calm Part 2: Chill in your own backyard or go for nature walks. Listen to the birds and the sounds of nature. Photograph the beauty that surrounds you. Accept your uniqueness and dare to expand it. Try a new activity or learn a new craft as … Continue reading Day #287 in A Year of Positivity

Day #286 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for Advil. I slept wrong on my neck last night, and I've been trying to stretch it and massage it throughout the day, but nothing is helping as much as Advil is. I'm also about to switch out my high pillow for a flatter one, so … Continue reading Day #286 in A Year of Thanks

Some Simple Ideas for Relaxing and Finding Your Inner Calm Part 1: Curate and listen to playlists of joyful music. Dance in your bedroom when you're alone, and you're the king or queen of your world. Dance in the kitchen while you're cooking. Dance in the middle of a cleaning chore. The point is, dance! … Continue reading Day #286 in A Year of Positivity

Day #285 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful to be doing these November Novel preparations early. I've been pretty frustrated with being stuck on which direction to take a particular novel of mine for a couple of years now. However, after going through the motions of this NaNoWriMo preparation, I'm realizing part of the … Continue reading Day #285 in A Year of Thanks

Things to Do on Sundays to Make the Week Ahead Easier Part 1: Overall Planning This is a seven-part Sunday series. You might see some overlap from a previous Sunday post about making things easier during the week, but this series will expand on that in several areas to help make life a little less … Continue reading Day #285 in A Year of Positivity