Day #284 in A Year of Thanks:I’m thankful that I had a wonderful night's sleep two nights in a row. I rarely get two really great nights of sleep in a row, but I slept like a baby. I think it's because we just changed our thermostat to 68 degrees for sleeping at night, rather … Continue reading Day #284 in A Year of Thanks

7 Sentences I Wish I'd Read Earlier in Life Some of these were hard-learned lessons through life experiences, though I wish I'd read them earlier in life, as they would've been incredibly helpful. Even now, a few of them are good reminders, and they're all good. So, without further ado, I'll share them below, and … Continue reading Day #284 in A Year of Positivity

Day #283 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful that it's another Friday night. The new weekend is finally here. It's going to be a weekend of switching out my seasonal closet and bedding, as well as running a few errands. Since I'm going out of state on vacation during the first nine days of … Continue reading Day #283 in A Year of Thanks

Reminders to Be Kind to Yourself Part 2: Show yourself the same kindness you show other people. When there are opportunities to slow down a little, take them. Be as present in the here and now as much as you can. Learn to love the simple things. No matter how tiring your day was, always … Continue reading Day #283 in A Year of Positivity

Day #282 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful that beanie-cap season is finally here. The tomboy in me is feeling extra gleeful today. The crisp, colder side of autumn is finally here, which means it is beanie cap season for me! Can't wait to get them off my closet shelf and wear one when … Continue reading Day #282 in A Year of Thanks

Reminders to Be Kind to Yourself Part 1: You don't have to take on everything by yourself. If you feel you haven't had a productive day, that's absolutely fine. The day-to-day of life is full of challenges, yet you still show up every day. Be proud of that. When you need a moment to yourself, … Continue reading Day #282 in A Year of Positivity

Day #281 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for another late evening of peace and solitude. Sometimes, I wish I could get away for a whole month and just bask in peace and solitude. It's not possible with the obligations I have, and I'm okay with it, but I am pretty happy to get … Continue reading Day #281 in A Year of Thanks

Some Ways to Remain Calm When Life Gets Tough Part 2: Revisiting an old hobby. If there aren't any old hobbies, create a new one. Prioritization. Decide what's important right now and say no to extra obligations, or delegate them to a later time. Sleep. Sleep is vital to our everyday well-being. We should be … Continue reading Day #281 in A Year of Positivity

Day #280 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for designated screen-free time. It's one of those days that I want nothing to do with computers or phones. Sign. me. off. So mentally drained, so I need to focus on myself a bit. That being said, I'm signing off. Ciao for now. Day 279 | … Continue reading Day #280 in A Year of Thanks

Some Ways to Remain Calm When Life Gets Tough Part 1: Walking. It helps to clear the mind and offers a different perspective. Indulgence. Take a day off to spend doing exactly what we want. Be Generous. Give something to a total stranger, expecting nothing in return. Observation. Sit in a coffee shop or on … Continue reading Day #280 in A Year of Positivity