Tackle the Hardest Thing on Your To Do List First

Procrastination is often the result of fear, the unknown, or downright lack of motivation. The hardest thing on your ‘To Do’ list is often the thing that is done last or put aside. And what happens? It looms, festers, and weighs on you like a nagging, anxiety-inducing annoyance. But when you tackle it first – … Continue reading Tackle the Hardest Thing on Your To Do List First

EXPECT to Achieve Your Goals

“If you would like to accomplish something, you must expect this of yourself.”                            - Wayne Dyer That sounds so simple. BUT, ask yourself . . . are you REALLY expecting to accomplish your goals when you set them? Or, are you setting … Continue reading EXPECT to Achieve Your Goals

Be Present With Your Family and Loved Ones

[Originally posted December 23, 2019] BE PRESENT with your family and loved ones.  Not just this holiday season, but as a daily practice.  Christmas is such a wonderful time of year--for many of us. For some, it is a reminder of the loved ones they've lost or from whom they are separated.  Sadly, this Christmas … Continue reading Be Present With Your Family and Loved Ones

Drink 8-10 Glasses of Water

Drink AT LEAST 8 -10 Glasses of Water Per Day This one little habit can make a world of difference in your health. There are so many benefits to drinking water—it keeps you hydrated, helps fight off infection (important, now more than ever), improves your circulation and complexion, boosts your metabolism, and can serve as … Continue reading Drink 8-10 Glasses of Water

Have an Attitude of Gratitude

(Originally posted December 12, 2019) HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE Make a conscious effort to seek the good in all situations. Yesterday, my husband and son raked up the massive amount of leaves in our front yard (boo!), but in the process, they found my car registration that I had dropped and lost (yay).  Raking … Continue reading Have an Attitude of Gratitude

Set Your Intention for the Day and Then Execute

Part of the 52 Weeks of Healthy Habits for Bright Light Living Series. Set your intention for the day and then execute.

MAKE YOUR BED EVERY MORNING

The Benefits of Making Your Bed Every Morning. A weekly habit--part of the 52 Healthy Habits for Bright Light Living series.

Be Kind to Your Body

I had a wakeup call this weekend . . . the call was from my body and it said, "Please be kind to me." Actually, the caller was not that polite. Instead, he DEMANDED RESPECT. And I had no choice but to oblige. I think a lot of us may have used COVID-19 as a … Continue reading Be Kind to Your Body

Reaching Out, Part 2

I am deviating somewhat from the "Healthy Habits for Bright Light Living" series.  Instead of a brief posting providing a new weekly habit, today's posting will be a bit longer and somewhat of a repeat of an old "Healthy Habit" -- Reach Out to Friends. I felt moved to expand on this because I think, … Continue reading Reaching Out, Part 2

Reclaim Your Life

Has it felt as if COVID has taken you hostage? I know that in many ways, it has for me. And the reason – well there are many – is the lack of CONTROL that accompanies it. I do not have the power to make the virus go away, as much as I wish I … Continue reading Reclaim Your Life

The Half-Way Point of BLL Healthy Habits

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

Three Essential Elements to Achieve Your Goals

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