"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
"Speak to make yourself happy, don't speak to impress others." This quote was printed on the tab of my morning tea yesterday and it stuck with me throughout the day. I took some time to stop and think if I speak to impress others at times. I realized that this quote can be interpreted several … Continue reading Motivational Monday
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
“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
" 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
"If you see something beautiful in someone, speak it." -Ruthie Lindsey I immediately loved this quote when I first heard it. I cannot count the number of times that a simple compliment or statement from a friend, loved one or even a stranger has made a difference in my day. Growing up we are often told … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Seeing Beauty in Others
I'm not really a fan of this saying... "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade". So maybe its a little hypocritical to use it in a motivational Monday post when I don't fully love it myself but bear with me, I have a reason. This past weekend (well this past week really) was a busy … Continue reading Motivational Monday: When Life Gives You Lemons
"If you want the respect of others you must first respect yourself." -Unknown This quote was printed on my tea bag tab and I loved the quote so much that it has been stuck with me every since. (I drink Yogi tea, every bag has a quote or saying and it is such a nice way … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Respect Yourself
"Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company." -Booker T. Washington I wish I had understood this quote several years ago. Even though I had great friends and roommates in college there were times when I felt pressured to make friends with someone due to … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Relationships
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