Day #261 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for another lovely evening out for dinner with my Grams. Grams and I had a lovely evening out for dinner. We went to Longhorn Steakhouse. Their multigrain bread is the absolute best. My company was better, though. I love my Grams. 🥰 Day 260 | Day … Continue reading Day #261 in A Year of Thanks

Some Simple Ideas for a Happier Life Part 6: Start your day with a 10-minute routine. Practice deep breathing exercises. Practice daily meditations (positive word affirmations for yourself). Stretch every day. Do fun workouts with friends or in groups. Pamper yourself with at-home spa days. Create a personal self-care routine. Start a "small wins" jar. … Continue reading Day #261 in A Year of Positivity

Day #260 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for Jesus Christ. “God of Calvary” by Chris Tomlin is a great song to listen to in the dead of the night. It’s a soft, beautiful reminder of who Jesus is and why He died for us. There is no amount of good I can do … Continue reading Day #260 in A Year of Thanks

Some Simple Ideas for a Happier Life Part 5 Find purpose in simple, everyday things. Read inspiring books and stories. Reflect on your progress. Surround yourself with inspiring people. Set realistic personal goals you can stick to. Celebrate your small wins and achievements. Stay open to new ideas and experiences. Have both short-term and long-term … Continue reading Day #260 in A Year of Positivity

Day #259 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for the 2019 movie adaptation of “The Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan. Grams and I have been looking for something new and wholesome to watch, and when we tuned into Amazon Prime Video, we saw the 2019 film adaptation of John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress as … Continue reading Day #259 in A Year of Thanks

Some Simple Ideas for a Happier Life Part 4 Have no-screen time outdoors. Road trip to new places. Organize weekends away with friends. Spend time in nature. Explore your local area. Take pictures of beautiful moments. Plan trips around interests or hobbies. Stay in unique accommodations. Once in a while, do something spontaneous. Day 258 … Continue reading Day #259 in A Year of Positivity

Day #258 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for rest. Rest is critical for ensuring the proper daily functioning of our bodies and our spirits. With that being said, I'm off to bed. Be sure that you get some rest for yourself, too. Day 257 | Day 258 | Day 259Year of Thanks

Some Simple Ideas for a Happier Life Part 3: Stay in touch with friends regularly. Join a local group or club. Compliment loved ones. Schedule time for family activities. Volunteer in your community. Make a list of people who inspire you. Schedule regular date nights. Practice kindness in all your interactions. Attend positive, fun social … Continue reading Day #258 in A Year of Positivity

Day #257 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for bourbon-infused BBQ. BBQ infused with bourbon = 🔥🔥🔥. Day 256 | Day 257 | Day 258Year of Thanks

Some Simple Ideas for a Happier Life Part 2: Take scenic walks. Schedule time for self-reflection. Make some time for activities you enjoy. Practice positive self-talk. Have seasonal decluttering days. Journal about your aspirations. Have no-screen hours, days, or evenings. Discover healthy and creative ways to express yourself. Practice self-compassion and compassion for others. Day … Continue reading Day #257 in A Year of Positivity