Things to Do on Sundays to Make the Week Ahead Easier Part 2: Meal Prepping Meal prep some pasta salads or similar dishes to eat throughout the week. Hard-boil eggs to be used for breakfast or in other dishes. Use what's left in the refrigerator or pantry to make space for the week. Chop up … Continue reading Day #292 in A Year of Positivity

Day #291 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful that we got one shed cleaned up and reorganized. It was a beautiful day of walking around barefoot in the grass, basking in the warm light of the sun, and feeling the gentle breeze of the wind. It was also a busy afternoon of cleaning up … Continue reading Day #291 in A Year of Thanks

Some Micro Habits with a Massive Return on Life Part 1: Take care of your information diet by intentionally curating your social media feeds, along with other sources of information, like YouTube and other platforms. Consume educational content at 1.5 times the speed. Put your phone and tablet/iPad in grayscale mode to reduce your overall … Continue reading Day #291 in A Year of Positivity

Day #290 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful to be finished with switching out my seasonal wardrobes. All of my spring, summer, and early autumn dresses and outfits have officially been swapped out of my closet, folded, and put away in a bin until next year. Now comes all the warm and heavy layers … Continue reading Day #290 in A Year of Thanks

A Few Things You Must Stop Doing to Protect Your Peace, Sanity, and Self-Worth People-pleasing. It's one thing to be nice to people, but if you're people-pleasing, nip it in the bud. It drains your energy and can make you forget who you are. Hanging around people who drain you. If it feels forced or … Continue reading Day #290 in A Year of Positivity

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