I have talked about the importance of the morning before on this blog. I’m a firm believer that how you start your day greatly influences the trajectory of your day. If you start your day with intention, the rest of your day is more likely to be spent intentionally. If you start your day without intention, simply resisting and reacting to life, the rest of your day is more likely to be spend resisting and reacting. Morning routines provide us a way
Read MoreMy dad has been having some health issues since April, and it’s been a long healing process for him along with some major life changes. Going through all of those changes in the later stage of your life would be hard for anyone, and it has been hard for him. It has been hard for us as well. Earlier in the week Matt and I went up to visit him and for the first time since April, he seemed truly happy and settled. When you love someone, you
Read MoreWe all have our “special” things, whether it be a fancy piece of clothing or jewelry, special tableware or glasses that we only use during special times. This week’s simple pleasure is all about using those special items to make the everyday a little more meaningful and a little more magical. Pick days to wear your special clothes. Get dressed up to go out to the movies, eat on fancy tableware and drink (even water) out
Read MoreTrue happiness happens in the small moments of gratitude, as we sip our cup of coffee in the morning or cuddle with our kids. True happiness doesn’t come from fancy belongings, the newest electronics, or more stuff. It radiates when we practice loving those we hold dear all the while knowing that we are loved too. True happiness comes from the journey, the moment we step off a plane in a foreign land we’ve been
Read MoreThis week, since Matt and I are still in Tulum, enjoying lots of small and beautiful simple pleasures, I thought I’d share a short list with you. We don’t need lots of money to live an amazing life. We just need the most important things: health, wisdom, love, and purpose along with the ability to enjoy the everyday gifts of life. Hope you have a great weekend full of small and beautiful simple pleasures.
Read MoreContrast lists have been a game-changer for Matt and I. We have been making them in the mornings for various aspects of our lives as a way of clarifying goals, and providing something positive and productive for us to place our mental and emotional energy on. Contrast lists can also be extremely helpful in shifting you out of a negative mindset. According to law of attraction, we attract whatever we place our energy on. The problem is we tend to
Read MoreI’m a firm believer that everything is connected. How we do one thing is how we do all things. Thus, you can’t strive to be successful in one area of your life, without cleaning up the other areas. We can’t expect to prosper in life if we aren’t caring for our minds, or our relationship, or if we are treating our bodies poorly. Above, are 13 habits that I believe are important for a full, prosperous life. Hope you enjoy : )
Read MoreSummer is officially here! For some reason, summer feels like an extra special season. I think the magic from childhood still lingers when summer break meant months without school, and long days to play with friends outside. When I was little, summer felt like a long time, but now that I’ve grown it feels like it slips by all too quickly. Without a little intention to truly enjoy the season, it’s too easy to let it pass you by.
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