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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...

Agape Love: The Greatest Type of Love

Have you ever wondered how it feels to love like God? I sure have. I think the closest I can come to experiencing that type of love is the love I have for my baby. One positive thing this pandemic has done is given us more time. We have more time to think. Time to reevaluate our lives. Time to read. Time to solidify our belief systems. Time to love. The Seven Types of Love Eros – Romantic love or...

Seven Things To Do Before Settling Down

It is important that we become strong and whole individuals for various reasons. It is also paramount that we have a healthy grip on our sense of self-concept before we settle down with a mate. Doing so aids us in putting our best foot forward. Seven Things To Do Before Settling Down Travel Traveling is one expense that makes one richer. Richer in awareness. Richer in cultural competency. Richer in a healthy mindset. Learning how other people live within various...

2020: A Year of Cancelled Plans

We can all agree that 2020 has been tumultuous so far. The coronavirus pandemic is impacting almost every area of our lives. The unemployment rate in the United States is at an all-time high. Black lives matter. We have a unique figure as Commander in Chief. Ultimately, we all need therapy. This year is a year of cancelled plans. We have to shelter-in-place. Many of our favorite dine-in restaurants, museums, theaters, and other places of interest are either closed or...

Benefits of Taking a Gap Year in a Pandemic

Many recent high school graduates find themselves at a crossroad while deciding on their future academic journey. A gap year, also known as a sabbatical year, is one that is taken before or after college/university where students explore numerous developmental activities. Commonly, students travel nationally and/or internationally to heighten their intercultural knowledge. They learn several trades like art, sports, and music. They also develop novel skill sets. Taking a gap year in a pandemic prohibits exercising many adventures freely but...

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