When I write things down, whether it be for planning purposes, for journaling purposes, or just casually writing, I like to use my notebook. When I write in my notebook, whatever "form" it may be in, I am writing on those lines. I also am sometimes creating lines along the way within my writing (i.e.…
The thought of taking a moment to be still always presents itself highly in my mind. Just a second to take a breath. To think about what's happening around me. And no matter what I feel like I'm going through in that moment, I always feel calmness. That simple pause to just breathe - to…
We can be hungry in many ways. Physically, we are hungry multiple times a day, and our body needs nutrients to keep going. Mentally, we are hungry for the right focus and thoughts as we think through our day. Emotionally, we are hungry for stability and achieving a peace. Socially, we are hungry for the…
When I am in the midst of a challenge, I try to use whatever time I have available to think about my next step(s). Sometimes that's a few seconds, sometimes that's a few days. No matter how much time I have, my process seems to work the same each time. Observe - analyze - plan…
We are a little over a month into 2021, so I started reflecting on my goals I set for myself on the 1st of the year. I reflected on them not so much to look at my progress thus far, but to remind myself of what I'm working towards. Each goal I set for myself…
In reflecting on the thanksgiving holiday and the year 2020 beginning to wrap up, I have been reminded lately of the many things I am grateful and thankful for in my life. I wanted to take a moment to thank you all, my readers, for being a part of my life's journey. I am thankful…
Every day, I find many things in front of me that are new. When seeking knowledge or experience on new things in our lives, we have questions. I have noticed something about myself that has changed over time when it comes to "questions" - I used to be afraid to ask questions, because I feared…
Change is a big deal... A big, sometimes scary word. When something in our life shifts, we have a lot of things to adjust for. Especially when these things come quickly, we have to be willing to adapt and pivot in a timely manner. However, sometimes that is hard. Any time that our life is…
It amazes me how impactful music is in my own life. It can set my mood, it can carry me through a day, it can grab my emotions, it can pump me up, and it can calm me down. I think we have all experienced the emotions that music can give us. However, the lesson…
I like to make lists. I keep my lists on my "Notes" app on my phone and on my sticky notes I carry. These lists and notes help me in many ways: Reminders for daily tasksLaying out steps to help me reach a goalGiving me little thoughts on things as I maneuver through lifeAnd more.…
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