A few days ago I saw a poster that was supposed to encourage us to put down our phones and acknowledge the world around us. It had the words "Stop Looking Down" written in bold letters across the top. And while I completely understood the message of putting down our phones, it instead opened my … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Stop Looking Down
I mentioned in last Friday's post that while I normally like to plan ahead with my blog, that just didn't happen this past week. I told myself that over the weekend I would get caught up, but that didn't work out either. Normally this is something that would frustrate me; being behind, not sticking to … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Quality Time
As I'm sure many of you have plans to celebrate the Fourth of July tomorrow, be sure to take some time to give thanks and appreciate the true meaning of this holiday. Along with many other holidays I feel like The 4th is no longer celebrated for its true meaning. So I just want to take this … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Independence Day
I am so glad it is July, that means one month closer to Fall. Yup, I am already anxious for cooler weather, warm drinks, and cozy sweaters. To be honest it wasn't even officially Summer yet before I was thinking of all things fall. But I still plan to enjoy the days of summer that … Continue reading July Goals
“Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” – Unknown One thing I really struggle with is focusing on the present. Two weeks ago in Monday's post I talked about how it is important to focus on what is currently happening around you. I have the tendency to rush through … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Appreciating What You Have
"It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default." -J. K. Rowling I will admit that I don't like taking risks. I live life pretty cautiously and try my best to avoid … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Failure
" I walk slowly, but I never walk backward." -Abraham Lincoln I was planning on writing about something else for this Monday's post, but when I stumbled upon this quote it seemed fitting to write about. Clearly this quote is meant to encourage us to not focus on the past. I completely agree that we … Continue reading Motivational Monday
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