Getting better one day at a time
November Progress Goal Journaling has become increasingly popular among young adults especially throughout and following the pandemic when the importance of slowing down, reflecting and focusing on mental health was highlighted. I personally have several journals that I write in occasionally but have never kept …
This October, I am going to focus on cultivating an art practice by drawing, painting, sketching, or working on printmaking on a daily basis. Why I chose this objective? Since I was a small child, I’ve had an affinity for all things artistic. I loved …
The 5 Minute Project Five minutes can change your life. Or at least I believe that it can. This new project sets out to prove it. (P.S. If you’re not familiar with this blog or my past projects, you can find more information here). What’s …
You’re going to cringe in second-hand embarrassment from me posting the following cliché quote, brace yourself. A wise man once said: “Don’t be afraid to start over again. This time, you’re not starting from scratch, you’re starting from experience.” But it’s true! I’ve started over, …
A Nudge in the Right Direction A kind friend recently helped to change my perspective with a little nudge in the right direction. He told me to stop thinking of myself as a negative person. “Everyone has negative thoughts and feelings at times, but it …
What could break the bond between two sisters? Theoretically, the correct answer is nothing. Though, in reality, even the toughest substances can be worn down over time. Even pavement forms alligator cracks eventually, as small streams of water seep into micro openings, the water freezes, …
Following my 1-year old baby cousin around the house, we open and close the cabinets. A click signals the release of the magnet that keeps the door latched. The door swings open, guided by a bundle of pudgy little fingers. Not yet sure of himself, …
Such anticipation. Bubbling up and simmering down in the pit of my being. That tiny light blue-lined notecard keeps me on track, distracting me from the distractions lining the wall of my skull, zipping around, my own personal electromechanical ticker. All that I hope and …
The month of July, it’s back to basics with an exercise routine. After two months of implementing other key-stone habits and comparing that to my monthly projects last year, I believe that exercise is the one that has the most impact in my life. After …
Food journaling is easy, but finding out what your journal says about your eating habits and how to change them is a bit trickier. Find out how from this post on Gaining Deeper Insights from Food Journaling.