4 Ways to Practice Gratitude
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G is for Giveaways and Gratitude! If you want more Joy in your life one of the easiest things to do is to practice gratitude. In most cases it is hard to feel both grateful and sad or angry simultaneously, so count those blessings. In those unfortunate times, when life is really kicking your butt, practice gratitude. Counting your blessings may not lift you completely out of the darkest times, but it can serve as a reminder that not everything is bad, that there are still good … READ MORE
F is for Formalwear: The #MacysProm Fashion Show
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F is for Formalwear I told you guys on Friday that I'd be headed to the #MacysProm party the following day. Well, I went and had a great time. It has been over 15 years since I went on my own prom, but I still liked looking at the dresses. While some of the themes in styles of dress may have changed over the years some things never will. Prom dresses, for many girls are the first time they put on formal wear and get to look grown up and beautiful. However, there is still a … READ MORE
Joy In The Fitness Lifestyle
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E is for Exercise. When I first graduated from college and started working I was 100% committed to working out. There was a gym where I worked so I worked out every day after work. I'd even go on the weekend every now and then. So that was 4 times a week minimum. I was so committed that if I had to leave work early for any reason, I'd leave an hour earlier so that I could still workout. Then life happened. I got a new job. There was a gym there, but not as … READ MORE
#FlashbackFriday Prom Party!!!
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D is for Dance! It's that time of year again. We are quickly approaching prom season. I cannot believe it's been over 15 years since I went on my senior prom. I am not one of those people who consider high school to be my best time. College was way better. For me high school was a time of loneliness and insecurity except for a few days. These few days included the senior class trip to New York and the Prom, both junior and senior. The prom was the first time I … READ MORE
11 Traits Of Confident Women
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C is for Confident. I guess I could have also said C is for confession, because I have one. I am not as confident as I seem. Sure, I am confident about some things. I know I am smart. I know that I have pretty good people skills. But overall I am not as confident as I'd like to be. At the beginning of the year I started my Vision Board for 2014 (its still not completed). The theme for the board was confidence because that is what I am working on this year. … READ MORE