I have always struggled with the way I handle negative situations. I tend to let things upset me quite easily and have a hard time moving forward. For example, in college my condo flooded about 2 weeks before finals. I was beyond stressed and most definitely over reacted. Was it unfortunate, YES. Was there really anything I … Continue reading Learning to Let It Go
Back in July I downloaded the Headspace app and would occasionally do one of the short meditations before bed. I quickly began to notice a major difference on the nights that I would meditate and they following day. I knew that I would benefit from it even more if I made it a habit to … Continue reading What I Gained From a Month of Meditating
About 15 months ago I remember sitting in my office at work talking with my friend Cynthia about how I needed something that would allow me to be creative and keep me busy (mostly to take my mind off of how busy my husband is with work). She encouraged me to start a blog (she … Continue reading Living Taylored: Year 1
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." -F. Scott Fitzgerald Photo taken in Oct. 2016 in Connecticut (Saville Dam on Barkhamsted Reservoir) For me there has always been something special about this time of year. When I walk outside on a crisp fall day and breathe in the fresh air … Continue reading A Fresh Start With Fall
"Some people who have nothing are happy. Some people who have everything are unhappy. True wealth is our perspective and the condition of our mind." - Unknown I was trying to declutter this weekend and clean out some of the storage in our basement. It amazed me that we had accumulated so many things that … Continue reading Motivational Monday: “Things” & Happiness
This past week I challenged myself to really cut back on the amount of time I am on my phone and social media. I am usually pretty good about limiting my use to certain times of the day and only checking my phone when I have notifications but I wanted to do even better. I … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Phone Free
This past week during a trip to Target I found myself wandering through the "Back to School" section... You guys, I haven't been in school for over 2 years, but I love this time of year so much . Even in high school and college I would get excited to go shopping for school supplies. … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Back To School
"Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care" -Buddha Every month I think about what I want to accomplish or achieve so I set goals for myself. These goals vary in theme and topic but they all have one thing in common. In order to achieve my goals each … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Your Body & Mind
Yay, it's August! What is so exciting about August? Its one month closer to being Fall. Which means cool weather, sweaters, and cozy blankets. Its my favorite and I can't wait. With another month comes another round of monthly goals and I must say, it only took me half of the year but I feel … Continue reading August Goals
Lately I have been struggling to right these Monday posts. I go back and forth each week debating whether or not I should keep the "Motivational Monday" series going. I love the idea of starting the week out on a positive thought or quote, but sometimes its hard to find that inspiration to share. I … Continue reading Motivational Monday: When You Need Inspiration
