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

Day #279 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for another beautiful day the Lord has made. Nothing really profound to say in today's post on this topic. I'm simply thankful for another beautiful day the Lord has made. Thank You, Lord! Day 278 | Day 279 | Day 280Year of Thanks

"Life can look so different in just a few short months. Keep going."—Unknown I couldn't figure out who actually said this quote, but I came across it not too long ago. Our lives are constantly changing, whether for the better or for the worse. A lot really can change in a few short months. Why … Continue reading Day #279 in A Year of Positivity

Day #278 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for being a redhead again. The blonde highlights were fun for the summer, though I really missed my red hair, so I went back to it today. I made a slight difference in the color I was getting earlier this year, and I'm glad I made … Continue reading Day #278 in A Year of Thanks

Simple Things That Can Bring You Joy Part 3: Sitting on a park bench, or on the deck/porch, and observing nature. A spontaneous get-together that turns out to be super fun. No-screen walks in nature. Talking on the phone and listening to someone's voice. Quality time with your family, friends, and fur babies. Seeing a … Continue reading Day #278 in A Year of Positivity

Day #277 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for a bright and sunny day at Strasburg Railroad with my grandma. Today, Grams and I drove out to Lancaster County for a pretty cool steam train ride at the oldest continuously operating railroad in the Western Hemisphere. Grams had been there before, but it was my first … Continue reading Day #277 in A Year of Thanks

Simple Things That Can Bring You Joy Part 2: Getting the whole family together for dinner. Putting on your bathrobe after a long day. The feeling of ticking something off your to-do list. Moments to reflect on the progress of your beautiful journey. A gentle breeze. Doing something kind for someone. A relaxing bubble bath. … Continue reading Day #277 in A Year of Positivity