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Reminders to Myself:
Monday, November 5, 2012
- Stop sitting around waiting for things to happen. Want to loose 30lbs, go for a walk. Want to be a writer, put in the effort. Want to re-do your bathroom, save some money and call a contractor. Make shit happen.
- Don't compete with anyone but yourself. The most miserable people in life always feel like they have to compete with everyone else. Newsflash: There will always be someone who is infinitely better than you in some facet of life. Deal with it.
- Set high expectations for yourself and low for others. People are always going to let you down. Don't set the bar too high for others, because when they let you down (and most of the time they do) you wont be so bummed and if they do follow through it's a pleasant surprise!
- It's OK to call in sick. Playing hookie can be fun. Blow everything off, have lunch by yourself, go see a movie and head to the bookstore.
- Routines are great, but it's OK to break them. It's fun to step out of your routine from time to time. Shake things up. You have to get up early in the morning? Who cares, be a little reckless and stay out/up late doing something that brings you joy.
- Let the Drama GO. You choose whether or not to get involved in Drama. Whether it directly effects you or not. Let. It. Go. Participating in Drama is so exhausting and you don't have the time or energy to put up with it.
- Continue to work hard. Don't do things half-assed. Be ambitious. Be a go-getter. Keep fighting the good fight.
- Don't let ANYONE bully you. Verbally, mentally, physically. You are one strong bitch. Stick up for yourself always because no one will fight your battles. Remember always, you are your biggest advocate.
- Don't be so hard on yourself. You are in fact human.
Little Bug
Saturday, November 3, 2012
I came across this picture back in 2010… I remember being able to take that before this little bug scurried away. Pretty cool.
10 things To Do After a Hard Day
The cool thing about life is nothing good or bad lasts forever.
That thought gives me a lot of comfort when I am having a rough day. Knowing full well, that this is not forever. This too shall pass. Bad days are a nice reminder that they are necessary so we can appreciate the good days, the boring days the days that are filled with joy. So what can you do when you are having a bad day? I have compiled a list of things I like to do to help turn the day around.
1.) Go see a movie: Sometimes being transported into a new world (like a movie) allows you not to dwell on the bad day, forces you to think of something else and when you are done with the movie, unless you see a tear jerker, leaves you feeling refreshed.
2.) Ice Cream: Always makes my heart sing.
3.) Make yourself a cup of tea, curl up on the couch with a blanket and good book: Nothing calms my nerves more than sitting down with a warm drink, a cozy blanket and getting engrossed in an amazing book.
4.) Sleep: Whenever I am in a crummy mood or frustrated. I usually will take a nap or go to bed early. Getting a good nights sleep with often allow you to wake up with a new perspective.
5.) Order take-out: After a rough day, the last thing you want to do is cook dinner! Ordering your favorite dish from your favorite takeout restaurant always brings a smile on my face.
6.) Go to Target: Nothing brings me more joy than going to Target and buying something for myself. I earned it!
7.) Meet up with a friend for a drink: Meet up with someone who lifts you up. Sit down, order your favorite adult beverage, some food that is terribly bad for yourself by entirely too delicious and rage a little about your day. Spirit. Lifted.
8.) Take a hot shower or bath: Light some candles, get some bubbles going and put on some relaxing tunes. Feel that stress evaporate.
9.) Popcorn and Netflix: I don't know about you but when I get hooked on a TV series I have to watch the whole thing, the sooner the better (I just watched Season 7 of HIMYM in one Sunday) So pop some popcorn and watch episode after episode of your newest fav show.
10.) Go for a walk: A nice brisk walk is a great cure all for your grumps. Enjoy some fresh air, especially if you have a job which requires you to be inside most of the day under florescent lights. Natural light, crisp air, some endorphins going is a great way to help your mood.
What do you like to do to help you feel better after a hard day?
Afternoon Walk
Friday, November 2, 2012
Sometimes, when I get annoyed with the everyday frustrations of life and work and everything else in between, and how when I feel stuck all I want to do is just get away and be alone by myself… I think of Hillary and how all she wanted was another year to live. How being married and having children was on her bucket list before she passed away at the young age of 25. When I think of her, I put my big girl panties on, kiss my baby and thank God for our health and happiness.
One particular afternoon of feeling sorry for myself, I actually did something about it. I put my shoes on, got the stroller out and took the baby out for a walk around the block during a unseasonably warm day (talking about mid 70’s end of October) We crunched through the leaves and took adorable pictures of his little feet dangling and of the beautiful clear blue sky. It was perfect and it was what I needed, to know that I am blessed in this very moment. And I prayed again for the Kind family for strength and healing.
Sometimes that’s exactly what we need. Perspective to know we are going to be OK
My Five Rules of Life
Thursday, November 1, 2012
While perusing different blogs, I happen to come across this series with this blog. Since I thought it to be incredibly fun and inspiring, I sat down to think of what my five life rules would be. This is what I came up with.
1.) Sleep is ALWAYS the best medicine - Whenever I am feeling kind of cranky, or in a spectacularly bad mood I just go to bed. There is no sense in staying up and making everyone else around me mad. I usually wake up feeling refreshed with a whole new perspective.
3.) It's never to young to Moisturize - Honestly. I started moisturizing since I was 18. It's just a best beauty practice. It hydrates your skin, leaves it feeling soft and youthful and gives it a nice glow. BONUS: Using a tinted moisturizer can eliminate the use of a foundation AKA saving you money!
4.) Guilt is a worthless emotion - I still struggle with this, but it's something I continue to work on every.single.day. I feel guilty for putting my son in his jumparoo so I can take a breather and catch up on my e-mail. WHY? We all deserve a break from this emotion that creeps up on us all too often. I read that Guilt is a choice and I couldn't agree more.
5.) Be friendly - Being overly judgmental and mean is so exhausting. Being a genuinely kind and friendly person really goes a long way. Whenever I hear of people being overly judgmental or mean, it's hard for me to wrap my brain around why? What's in it for that person to act that way? What possess someone to hurt someone? Be nice. Always.
What are your five rules of life?
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