Do you ever have days when you are tired and perhaps a little cranky? I have found myself in this boat a little more often than normal lately. I haven't been getting enough sleep, and as a result, I find myself more impatient than usual. Little comments and events tend to get under my skin easily, and I have been speaking out loud the negative thoughts I usually keep inside. This is not the person I want to be. When I noticed this was becoming more common, it wasn't just "one bad day", I knew I needed to do something to change my state of mind. I decided it was time to focus on the positive. My friend Denise at I Choose Me is always reminding me to choose joy, so I chose to follow her … [Read More...]
Simple ways to move more
Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to find time to work out the recommended 45-60 minutes a day. And let's be honest, who really has an extra hour just laying around, and if you did, is exercise … [Read More...]
Week 21: The ABC’s of Success
As I celebrate being a quarter of the way through the 80 Pounds in 80 Weeks challenge, I am reminded of how long the process can be to change a lifestyle and accomplish lasting change. Because it is a … [Read More...]
Postcards & Washi Tape Vacation Memento
I recently returned from a week's vacation in Texas. Because my husband was traveling there on business, I knew we wouldn't have time to do a lot, but … [Read More...]
Week 25: Sore Today, Strong Tomorrow
Have you ever experienced sore muscles after working out? With my "on again, off again" relationship with exercise, I am well-acquainted with the … [Read More...]
If It’s Important to You, You Will Find a Way
I was raised to believe I could do anything if I set my mind to it. And while I embrace that philosophy, it doesn't always feel possible. Some tasks … [Read More...]