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Fall into Minimalism

I love the fall season! Georgia is absolutely stunning in the fall. Seeing the leaves change into their green, brown, and orange hues is breathtaking. Autumn starts the holiday season of the last quarter. Many of us enter robotic mode while planning dinner parties, annual family gatherings, and the like. The pandemic has slowed us down some. We have to be selective about who we spend time with. It can take a lot out of us nonetheless. When preparing for...

10 Ways to Polish Your Nighttime Routine

It is great to have a nighttime routine. It can influence your sleep quality. Some people have routines that differ on weekdays than on weekends. Whatever works well for you is meaningful. The pandemic has awarded us more time for sleep and other activities. 10 Ways to Polish Your Nighttime Routine Pray/Meditate Drink some tea Try aromatherapy Play calming music Make time for intimacy Take care of your hygiene Check the weather for the next day Ensure your bedding is...

Highlights of Cancun, Mexico

My son experienced his first international trip this summer! We visited Cancun, Mexico for five days. Traveling during the pandemic and especially with a toddler was interesting. It was comforting to see how clean and sanitary the hotels, restaurants, and other public places were in Mexico. There were sanitizing stations everywhere. Our hotel had a walk-through, light spraying sanitizing machine. Our luggage were sprayed down upon entry. Masks were available per request. Our resort accommodation was all-inclusive. Just taxes and...

25 Ways to Spend Alone Time

Recharging regularly is a good way to maintain our sanity and peace. Spending time alone is fruitful in various ways. It can help us feel centered and it also challenges fear in numerous levels. Here are some helpful ways to spend alone time in order to refuel. Draw/color Take a nap Read a book Go for a walk Pray/meditate Watch a movie Get a massage Visit a museum Enjoy some soup Do yoga/stretch Create a budget Clean your home Do...

30 Ways to Show Gratitude

We can easily get lost in our daily routines and forget to express or show gratitude. There is so much to be thankful for. Surviving a pandemic is a huge one. I challenge you and myself to be more intentional about expressing gratitude in various forms. Let us aim to do so cheerfully. With love, compassion, and sincerity. 30 Ways to Show Gratitude Praise God. Spend time in nature. Compliment a stranger. Indulge in a guilty pleasure. Say your affirmations,...

25 Ways to Instantly Feel Happier

Happiness is an everyday quest. We long for it. We need it. It can be difficult to pull ourselves up when we are down. Having a list of ways to feel joyous to reference can help. 25 Ways to Instantly Feel Happier Pray. Smile. Dance. Sunbathe. Meditate. Paint/draw. Volunteer. Read a book. Go on a walk. Retail therapy. Kiss a baby. Show gratitude. Go for a run. Eat a sweet treat. Stretch/Do yoga. Take a nap. Enjoy nature. Think positively....

How to Maximize Your Time

As we close in on year 2020, we can all agree that we feel we either have had a lot of or not enough time. Time is a non-renewable resource. Many of us have realized that we need to maximize our time. Worldwide lock downs and curfews, unemployment, among many other disruptions have given us extra time. How we spend it is paramount. Five Ways to Maximize Your Time One of the best ways to maximize your time is to...

Inspiration from The Four Agreements

The Four Agreements was written to serve as a practical guide for personal freedom. Author Don Miguel Ruiz shares the reasons why we are deprived of joy and unnecessary struggles and offers solutions to live by. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements is a transformative code of conduct that can bring us freedom, love, and joy. The agreements are ones we make with other people, with God, with life, and most importantly, with ourselves. I encourage you to...

My Pet Peeves

So much can be said about our likes and dislikes. We all have pet peeves. Pet peeves are annoyances, specific to an individual, that causes vexation. Sharing one’s pet peeves can either be beneficial or vulnerably draining. Some people may seek to know what bothers you just to use those nuisances against you. Either way, here are some of my pet peeves. FIVE OF MY PET PEEVES People with poor diction/grammar. Dyslexia and illiteracy are serious conditions that people struggle...

Five Ways to Delve into a New Hobby

It is safe to say that most of us have picked up a new hobby or two during this pandemic. My husband and I have dabbled into gardening. We have a fruit, herb, and vegetable garden in our backyard. We are also preparing to plant some perennials, a few annuals, and a pygmy palm tree in our front yard. Gardening is therapeutic and educational. As someone who recently was a complete novice to gardening, my extensive research and patience turned...

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