A Shout Out to the One that Makes Dinner Every Night!
Is It Normal to Get Upset when Someone Doesn’t Like What You Made for Dinner? One day last week I decided to make a dish that my family had been asking to have for a couple of days. We have all been feeling a little on edge with so much going on around us, so I thought a nice family dinner with one of their favorite dishes would be a great mood enhancer. Yes, I do show my love through my food. Well, first off dinner was ready way before everyone got home from work and after school activities. So yes, I started to beat myself up for not planning my timing better. That was my first mistake. Also, I tried a slightly different cooking method than usual. Don’t ask me why. The original method was not difficult. I am just always trying new things in the kitchen. Sometimes my madness works. Well that night it didn’t.
Are you feeling stuck and clueless about what to do next?
Do you ever find yourself stuck in a pattern of doing the same thing over and over and you feel like you are getting nowhere in life? Do you find decision making an impossible task?
Sometimes we feel clueless in life. Don’t beat yourself up. We all go through these times of not knowing. Some decisions just aren’t meant for us to make all on our own. When you are feeling like this, it is ok to stop and wait. Pray, ask God to show you the next step. Be specific. Ask for it to be the obvious choice. Listen and without worry, just make the next small step. One baby step at a time will get you to your destination. If you still feel lost or confused, ask for help. Find a mentor that has been where you think you might want to be. Take a deep look inside of yourself to see what your core values and beliefs reveal. Take a break from your normal routine. Do something fun and stop beating yourself up about needing to figure out the next “right” move. The answer will come to you in time. Follow these guidelines…
7 Steps to Dealing with Overwhelm in Your Day
Are you feeling overwhelmed with everything that you need to do today?
You’ve come to the right place. I get it. We are trying to do so much to take care of everyone else. We want to be all to everyone in our lives. You don’t want to disappoint anyone. And your goals are sky high for what you want to accomplish today and in your life. You truly believe you can do it all because according to every inspirational poster and meme out there, You Are Unstoppable! You Can Do It!
Well, I agree. You are a force to be reckoned with. But trust me, it takes time to conquer whatever it is you are working towards. Rome wasn’t built in a day and today shouldn’t look like you are trying to show those guys how lazy they were! So please stop and take a breath. Make a list. Prioritize. Ask for help. Show yourself some grace. Learn to say no. Stop comparing yourself to other people’s “perfect” life.
How Do You Unwind at the End of the Day?
It is time to unwind. I left the dirty dishes on the counter, went outside, threw my blanket on the ground and crashed. I am done competing with Martha Stewart today! She's got a bunch of assistants that make her look perfect everyday anyway. Last night I treated myself to some self care. It was a long week. Honestly it was a huge breakthrough for me to just decide to give myself some pampering and not ask for anyone's permission or approval. I didn't care, I needed it!
Is Making a Vision Board a Good Idea?
A vision board is a tool that you can use to make your dream life a reality. It has been proven that once you put your thoughts down on paper, they become real and true in the world. This puts your energy of abundance and manifestation into gear!
A vision board can be a physical board made of poster paper and cut out magazine clippings or stickers of anything that you would like to see come to fruition for your life. Or you can make a virtual board using a program like Canva or even a pinterest board. I have made both and as long as it is a medium that you can look at on a daily basis, they both do the job of bringing your vision to LIFE!
Why you Need to Give Yourself Permission to Rest
A very good friend of mine helped me to come up with this amazing mantra, “I choose to embrace the power of my relaxation.” Trust me, it sounds crazy, but there is great power in relaxation.
We are in a crazy world where we are taught that we must be busy and constantly doing something in order to be productive and successful. It is so hard to let go of this notion.
Rest is vital for better mental health, increased concentration and memory, a healthier immune system, reduced stress, improved mood and even a better metabolism. If you do not take the time to rest, relax, and recharge, all of that hard work just might crumble to pieces.
25 Quotes to Motivate You in Living Your Best Life
Do you feel like you are living your best life? My guess is that right now, your answer might be no. Which is why you are looking for some inspiration and motivation. I have been told by many teachers in my life that if you want something, find someone who has that and ask them what they did to achieve that same goal. There are so many great people that have worked hard to pave the way so that the rest of us can learn from them and go forward living our best life.
The Beginners Guide to Simple Cooking for your Family
Simple Cooking is recipes involving less than 10, or even better less than 5 ingredients to make the main dish and sides for a meal. Another goal of simple cooking is to not have a ton of clean up when you are done so only 1-3 pots and or pans are needed to complete this meal. The skills that you learn in this simple cooking method can be expanded on to make more creative or complex meals, but I’m gonna be honest, simple cooking tastes Really Good! And the family is always happy to sit down for these dinners.
The Top 5 Thought Leaders in Personal Growth that you need to check out!
I’m going to share the top thought leaders in the Personal Growth Industry that really changed my life for the better.
And by the end of the article, you will discover that there is WAY more than one path to happiness, enlightenment, and letting go of perfection so you can just plain enjoy life!
Loving Life Was Specifically Designed for YOU! (and here’s why)
I am tired of looking around and seeing so many women judging themselves against this crazy impossible standard of perfection that is shown to us everyday in every form of media and sometimes from our friends, family, and coworkers. So many people are struggling with it, and there just hasn’t been a solid resource created to help them let go of this need for perfection and truly love themselves and the life that they are living.
Why I'm Now Delighted to Admit My House Will Never Be Really Clean
If your favorite hobby is cleaning the house, this article is not for you! Nowadays we just don’t have the time to clean like our grandmothers and great grandmothers did. I would like to invite you to let go of the idea that you must have a perfectly clean home.
What’s For Dinner?
How do you feel when you hear the often repeated question from your family “What’s for dinner”?
Here are some tips on how to go through your cabinets, fridge, and freezer to come up with a week of Dinners and a grocery list to fill in the rest.
Want an Epic Fresh Start in Your Life Today?
God shows us every Spring the beauty of a fresh start. You can follow these steps for a beautiful refresh of your own this spring.
How I Accepted Hearing my Depression Diagnosis
The last couple of weeks have been quite a ride. This time, I have to say, it has not been fun. If i am being honest, it's been more like the last year, not just the last 2 weeks. Has anyone else not felt like their usual selves the last 11-12 months?
How to Easily Start Looking on the Bright Side Every Day
I am sure you have heard the saying “A little Gratitude can change that Attitude”. Well it's true. Gratitude is not something that we save for Thanksgiving Dinner. Gratitude is something that we need to practice everyday!
How to Love Life When you are Having “The Worst Day Ever!”
Let’s face it. No matter how long we have been on this personal development/spiritual awakening path, there will be days that make you feel like the sense of joy will never, ever come to you again.
How Meditation Can Help you with Body Acceptance.
I have been fighting body image my whole life. Do we have something in common here? This article is an example of what can happen when you dedicate time for yourself to practice daily meditation.
What's a Simple Way To Start Meditating? You can Easily Do it Today!
I would like to invite you to use this simple meditation method to help you find some peace, calm, relaxation, and opening up to joy, in your day.
How To Start Finding Joy Everyday
Finding Joy everyday doesn’t have to be a huge change in your life. Completing even one of these steps each day can bring you a moment of joy.