Commit Today to a New Year’s Resolution You Can Maintain For Life

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I am as guilty as the next person for choosing an unsustainable New Year’s resolution. But, at long last, I have finally seen the error of my ways.    Year after year I would join a new gym, sign up with a personal trainer, or completely change my diet. Then, you guessed it, year after […]

Cheat Days – How to Live With Balance and Not Need Them

cheat days

I have never, ever allowed myself a cheat day. And the reason is I just don’t think they’re necessary. And I know I may not be in the majority on this one. Most workout programs I follow mention cheat days. As do much of what I read online. However, they just don’t work for me. […]

How Living With Intention Can Positively Transform Your Life

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It’s been a few years since I decided I needed to practice living with intention. And wow has it been a fantastic journey – one that I am still on. What I thought it meant at first is nothing compared to what it actually means in my life.    I guess I’m trying to say […]

Mindset Versus Mindfulness: Understanding Both as You Focus on Inner Happiness

Mindset vs. Mindfulness

When I first started looking inward and focusing on my mindset and mindfulness I often confused the two. Over time, I realized that there was a difference between mindset versus mindfulness.  I would interchange the two for the same meaning and found myself being a bit clumsy as I ventured into what, at the time, […]

How a Hobby Can Help Reset Your Mindset

reset your mindset with hobbies

Think of your favorite hobby, even if it’s something you haven’t done in a long time, and take a moment to consider how it makes you feel. Now, think back to when you last spent time partaking in your hobby and what your mindset was like. Most likely, it was quite positive and happy. Hobbies […]

The Positive Impact Self-Help Books Can Have On Your Life

the positive impact self-help books can have on your life

There are so many types of books and genres to read – and I read many. But always at the top of my reading list is a self-help or personal growth book. I sprinkle them into my reading list more frequently than any other type of book.    I find that when I spend more […]

The Transition That Happened In My Life When I Started Journaling

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I’ve heard alot about the benefits of journaling. And I knew I wanted to find out for myself if they were true. That meant I needed to add journaling into my day somewhere.   And, if you know anything about me, then you know that I am obsessed with my morning routine. I swear by […]