All posts filed under: Lifestyle

A Girl Can Dream…

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Once in a while I swoon over the idea of doing something extraordinary for myself. I imagine it, consider it, then talk myself out of it. Recent events being buying a much-needed new car, or an upgraded smart phone.  Even pampering myself. But I decided this morning, while struggling with my hair to cooperate the style I chose, thinking I may need a trim for it to stay properly in place – I vowed at that I would do something spectacular for myself every other month or so in 2018. Well, in light of this topic, here’s a far-fetched wishful thinking of mine – to spend a day at…   Has that ever happened to you? Where or what is it that you wish you could do?

Lifestyle: Keeping Healthy This Holiday Season

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While discussing Thanksgiving with my mother a few days ago, I expressed my concern for keeping the menu healthy enough to continue my efforts to stay on track in my eating habits, which by the way I keep pushing on her, and my extended family. They may hate me now, but will thank me long-term when they see the results for a healthier living. Anyway, if you understand my struggle to keep it healthy this holiday season, here’s some helpful reminders to keep in mind and preach – hahaha – to the rest of your clan.

Lifestyle: Looking At the Bright Side of Things

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In speaking with a few important people in my life, I realized the other day, that I do a lot of talks of encouragement and positive thinking when helping to ward off the insecurities we all feel once in a while or sometimes even all the time. I also email/share articles to support my approach. Sort of like these:

Lifestyle: Can We Learn From All This…

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There are helpful articles everywhere naturally. Aiding in coping, dealing, working through, how to’s and much more, which occasionally will or could shed some light on what we think we already know, or maybe we are utterly too baffled to resolve on our own. Or, just that we simply want to educate ourselves on subject matter, we know nothing about, but are willing to understand. For that reason, I am sharing a few finds online that may be beneficial:

Lifestyle: Ways To Improve Anxiety

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I am guilty, like most of us living a very stressful life, of being almost too anxious sometimes. And I find myself staying up a couple of nights a week thinking and worrying about all things called life. At times I talk myself out of worrying so much and other times I dwell until I can come up with a solution.  I remember once a family member telling a friend of theirs that I was the rock of our family, and all I could think to myself is – if you only knew how heavy a burden that rock was…but I simply smiled. Here’s a list of 13 things you can do to ease anxiety. Please share if you have tried any of the methods suggested and if you found them helpful. 1. Meditation Many studies and first hand accounts have noted that meditation does wonders for anxiety. Using apps like Headspace or Calm can be extremely helpful in getting started and staying on track. If you prefer to unplug, using mala beads is another …

Lifestyle: How To Prepare for the Holidays If you Are Playing Host

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The holiday season is upon us, and with it there is much to consider. Like how to clean or de-clutter your home in time for Thanksgiving dinner. Or perhaps your kitchen lacks the necessary gadgets to prepare the meal, then again, what about a dinning room, and a fresh coat of paint and…well you get the idea. For that here are some helpful suggestions to get your started.

Here’s What I’ve Said…

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In light of the fact there is a disturbing amount of uproar in this country, from politics, to sports to entertainment, that sometimes I feel the need to remind myself and those who feel like me about… How Wonderful Life Really Is here and here   Stay Positive No Matter the Struggle:     Self Love Is The Most Important Thing     Learning from other cultures might just be the solution to our countries disarray from here and here:     {featured image source}

Rating the Best College Towns in the US

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I cannot say too much about the list of college towns on the Conde Nast Traveler site as being the best – since this is another one of those things on my travel bucket list to do – visit college towns. But I am a little surprised Stanford isn’t on the list, or U.C. Santa Barbara or Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Here’s the list just in case you are near one of these towns or don’t see your town, and wish to offer up your take on the matter:

Random FYI’s To Distract

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Just in case you wish to avoid all things Halloween, I’ve included some fun things to keep you busy today: I know a dozen people who are so fixed on the negative, they have forgotten how to live life to the fullest. Here’s a list of books that can apparently change your life and your thinking to become more positive. ♦ I love the title of this article – Being Your True Self In A Relationship is Less Important Than Being Your Best Self addressing all things in a relationship that: According to a study recently published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin and highlighted by Christian Jarrett in BPS Research Digest, feeling like your most authentic self isn’t necessarily what makes the relationship feel authentic; instead, relationships are stronger and more satisfying when they make you feel like the best, most aspirational version of who you can be. Here’s one about traveling like a millionaire for those of you who love to travel as much as I do And The Eight Foods To Avoid Eating if you are planning …