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? How many times have we told ourselves, "those types of goals are … Continue reading Have a ‘Why Not Me?!’ 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
Every week for the past twenty-six weeks (actually a little more with the "check-ins"), I have posted a new "healthy habit" for the mind, body, and spirit. The habits were intended to be small and manageable so that they could be slowly implemented into our lives. We are now at a half-way point. It's been … Continue reading The Half-Way Point of BLL Healthy Habits
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
If there is one achilles heel that has plagued me throughout my life it would be worrying about what others thought of me. This bad habit can be a burden. It holds you back and causes you to second-guess yourself. This quarantine, while awful, has provided me one thing--a certain amount of freedom in not … Continue reading Do Not Worry What Others Think of You
Before you read this post, I would like for you to think about one of your PAST GOALS and how you ACHIEVED it. Now write it down. How did you feel when you (a) first set your goal and (b) when you achieved it? What would you consider to be the critical factors that allowed … Continue reading Three Essential Elements to Achieve Your Goals
This week's healthy habit is not fun at all -- it definitely will be tough for me -- and that is to avoid bread and processed sugar. During this quarantine, I had gotten away from this healthy habit and allowed myself to indulge. But enough is enough, I say. Are you with me? Spend this … Continue reading Avoid Bread and Processed Sugar
This week's "Healthy Habit" is simple and should be pretty easy, but yet it is one that is not always practiced (at least not by my kids). With this quarantine, NOT practicing this habit becomes very evident. To give some examples: Putting your dishes in the dishwasher rather than the sink. This simple habit makes … Continue reading Putting Things (Back) Where They Belong
Man, this has been a rough week. I don't know about you and your family, but my family and I seem to be taking turns having bad days. I am only admitting this for ONE MAIN REASON--so that you understand that bad days happen (you are not alone). Do not beat yourself up over it. … Continue reading Don’t Quit
THIS WEEK is a check-in on all the past week's of Healthy Habits. It is always a good thing to reaffirm our goals when it comes to health and wellbeing. Take the time to review the habits listed below and assess how you are doing with each. Spend this week making a conscious effort to … Continue reading Healthy Habits Check-in