Tips for Living Bright 5/28: SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THOSE WHO HAVE YOUR BACK One positive thing that I have gained from this pandemic is the ability to let go of things--worries about what others think of me and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). I've also realized the value of surrounding yourself with a positive network of … Continue reading Surround Yourself With Those Who Have Your Back
Tips for Living Bright 5/22: TAKE A 'WHY NOT ME?!' ATTITUDE REPOST: There is a common occurrence that often happens when we set goals. We limit ourselves and set a cap on what we think is possible . . . for ourselves. I mean, it is okay for other people to obtain these goals. Right? … Continue reading Have a ‘Why Not Me?!’ Attitude
Tips for Living Bright 5/21: DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF WITH OTHERS REPOST: One of the most surefire ways to feel bad about yourself is to compare yourself with someone else. It is easy to do -- you see someone who seems to have it all going on. You see others with more money, career success, … Continue reading Do Not Compare Yourself with Others
To Thine Own Self Be True. . . I woke up to those words, plastered on my self-conscious. I get a lot of my story ideas, plot points, and “morning musings” when I first wake up. Sometimes, they come because I’ve gone to bed mulling over a story idea and I’m hoping for some Theta-induced … Continue reading To Thine Own Self Be True
Mistakes happen. That is how we learn. That is, if we CHOOSE to learn rather than dwell on our failure. It really is that simple.
This week's Healthy Habit is simple, but maybe not so simple . . . go to bed by 10 p.m. And if you don't think that is early enough for you, then adjust the timing to meet your schedule. You body's schedule. What this means is that the electronics are off. No browsing social media … Continue reading Lights Out by 10 p.m.
I am a writer. Writing is my passion and love – and it is what I do every day, in some shape or form, whether in my day job, in creating novels or my blog. But, I did not always consider myself “a writer”. Instead, I considered myself to be someone who liked to write. … Continue reading Embrace Your Value
You will start that diet after the holidays. You will start working out next week. You will tackle your closet clean up next weekend. Does any of this sound familiar? It does for me. For those who have lofty intentions or have started working towards a goal but then "fell off the horse" there is … Continue reading Take a Why Not NOW Attitude
There is something to be said about working for someone vs. working for yourself. The difference is that in working for someone else, you are accountable to someone else. Which means that you, in this scenario, may find yourself working harder, being more focused, and intentional with your goals. Why is this? It is because … Continue reading Hold Yourself Accountable
This week's healthy habit is to S-T-R-E-T-C-H. Spend a brief part of your morning stretching -- your legs, arms, shoulders. Extend your arms, reach for the sky, roll your shoulders and back. It does wonders. And feels so good to do. Truth be told, my body is not what it used to be (ha, ha … Continue reading STRETCH
This week’s Healthy Habit deals with having a healthy relationship with our finances—budgets are essential and serve as a visual snapshot to keep on track. By taking the time to analyze your regular expenses, you will be able to see if you are overspending, able to save, and are being fiscally responsible. I know that … Continue reading Establish a Budget and Stick to It
Now more than ever, it is important to approach the world and others with a lens of understanding. While this blog is not intended to be political, it is important for me that the site is not tone-deaf either. The goal of 52 Weeks of Healthy Habits for Bright Light Living is for everyone to … Continue reading Put Yourself in Other’s Shoes