Have you ever noticed that some of the happiest people seem to “have it all”? It probably has nothing to do with what they have—but more so…how they view what they have. At least with some of the people I think of, they do an impressive job of recognizing the good instead of complaining or always…
You’re the Average of Your Friends
Some quotes just hit me right at the core. I am ALL about inspirational quotes, as you may have noticed with all my quote sharing over the past year. While I thoroughly enjoy the ones that provide a call to action to improve your life, I also really love the sayings that offer more of…
Start with a Grateful Heart
My favorite people to be around are those who seem happy to just be alive. And I’m not talking about the ones who are weirdly happy all the time or annoyingly optimistic. I’m talking about friends who make the most of each day by appreciating the opportunities they have and the people around them. They…
Hope for a Life with Good Problems
A few months ago I shared a quote from Mark Manson’s “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” about taking action to get motivated. Today, I wanted to share another lesson that stuck out to me as I was reading that book: wishing for a life with good problems. “Don’t hope for a life…
Take Action to Get Motivated
When I was setting my Goals for 2018, there was a specific one I didn’t have much hope for but added anyway: “Always be working on a book to read.” Never in my life have I enjoyed reading for pleasure, but I’ve always liked the idea of it. So every year I tell myself I’m…
No Better Time to Be Happy
The concept of happiness has become so interesting to me over the past couple years. The more I’ve read and reflected about it, the more I’ve come to realize that it’s really all about how you react to situations and appreciate the little things in every simple day. A lot of us fall victim to…
It’s a Good Day
I have good news and bad news. The bad news? Not only is it Monday, but it’s darker for longer in the mornings from now on. The good amazing news? We have an extra glorious hour of sunlight at the end of each day now. Losing an hour of sleep yesterday didn’t even bother me…
Nothing Quite Like a Fresh Start
And so begins week #2 of January! Not sure about you, but I’m still feeling excited about all the possibilities that come with starting a new year. As I’ve been working on my goals, I’ve gotten back to my weekly meal planning system, returned to my gallon-a-day water consumption, and been surprisingly good about eating…
The Comeback Is Always Stronger
Whelp, it would appear I will not be working out for awhile. This was a very strange realization for me yesterday afternoon. My cold keeps morphing into new, more fun things. It all started with a crazy cough that led to alleged bronchitis, which is now mostly just a pulled muscle in my rib area….
Enjoy the Little Things
And just like that, it’s December! Even though it doesn’t feel like we’re anywhere near winter here in San Diego, it seems that everyone and their mother has already adopted the holiday spirit. In my mind, it’s time to bust out the Christmas things the day after Thanksgiving. But since Matt’s not cool with Christmas…
Be Kind
Happy World Kindness Day! Today is an international “holiday” of sorts encouraging people to be kind no matter what—no matter a person’s race, religion, or any possible obstacles. According to their website, the World Kindness Movement (WKM) first began on November 13, 1997 in Japan, uniting various kindness organizations from around the world. The WKM…
Find Time for What Makes You Happy to Be Alive
My head has been in the clouds lately. More specifically, I’ve been reflecting a lot on how I spend my time every day, every week. I’m a creature of habit and love embracing routine because it keeps me productive (read: less lazy), but at some point, I’ve found myself becoming a prisoner of these self-made obligations….
Every Day Is a Fresh Start
Good morning and happy Monday! I’m keeping today’s post short and sweet with some motivation as we all begin the new week. No matter what last week was like, how you spent your weekend, or what happens later on—every day is a new day and is, therefore, a fresh new start! It’s as simple as…
Do Something You Have Never Done
Ahhh Friday—the day most of us take a big sigh of relief because we can finally take a mini-break from being a productive member of society. One thing weekends are notorious for? Indulging. During the week, I’m all…“Get the workouts in!” and “Eat veggies and stuff!”….because my routine keeps me motivated. Once Friday afternoon rolls…
Find Something You Are Passionate About
Mondays can be such a refreshing day. They kind of set the tone for the rest of the week. I’ve been feeling particularly optimistic lately, setting goals for myself with the intention of making my days and future more fulfilling. More on that to come, but today I wanted to share one of the quotes…
