Day #226 in a Year of Thanks: I’m thankful that my 12+ hour headache has finally dissipated. I’ve been dealing with a nuisance of one of those dull headaches that neither medicine nor peppermint oil could help. I even tried munching on a small handful of chocolate covered espresso beans. Nothing worked. Then, an hour … Continue reading Day #226 in A Year of Thanks

Ways to Be the Best Version of Yourself - Part 2: Here comes part two of finding some great ways to keep growing into the best versions of ourselves: Read inspiring stories alongside being informed. Do things that challenge you regularly. Ask questions and stay curious. Be solution-oriented during challenging times. Practice patience with yourself … Continue reading Day #226 in A Year of Positivity

Ways to Be the Best Version of Yourself - Part 1: I came across a post with great suggestions on how to grow into our best selves, and I thought it would be cool to break it down into a mini 5-day series. That being said, here comes part 1: Start your day with the … Continue reading Day #225 in A Year of Positivity

Day #225 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful we didn't got just the right amount of rain. This one may sound a bit silly, but Grams and I caught our porch almost flooding from the torrential downpour and the front gutters being blocked. Technically, it's only one side of the gutters, so we're thinking … Continue reading Day #225 in A Year of Thanks

“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious and you get to decide how to use them. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t allow.”—Anna Taylor This is an excellent quote by Anna Taylor. It’s important to stay kind, compassionate, and humble with others. … Continue reading Day #224 in A Year of Positivity

Day #224 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for cuticle oil. Nothing too special in today’s post but I am quite appreciative of the fact that there is such a thing as cuticle oil to prevent dryness and cracking of the skin around my nails while also strengthening them. Day 223 | Day 224 … Continue reading Day #224 in A Year of Thanks

“You are proof that quiet strength changes everything.”—Alisha Patel Here’s another beautiful quote from Alisha Patel, which is an excellent reminder of how strong we all are, because even through the toughest of battles, we are still here, still breathing: You’ve been through enough storms that others will never know about. And you carried yourself … Continue reading Day #223 in A Year of Positivity

“Learning is forever. Every day is an opportunity to grow.”—Unknown This quote is a blend of a few people who have talked about the concept of learning and why it matters, like Mahatma Gandhi and Henry Ford, but this is precisely how I saw it written in text while I was scrolling through my newsfeed. … Continue reading Day #222 in A Year of Positivity

Day #222 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful for a beautiful afternoon that was spent outside. Grams and I have spent a good portion of our day outside, taking turns power washing the house. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky, and it was an incredibly gorgeous day out. It felt like a treat … Continue reading Day #222 in A Year of Thanks