My "thing" in life is self-improvement. I prefer reading books, watching videos, listening to podcasts about how to improve your life, your mental health, your finances, all that great stuff. We are just past the halfway point of the year and it is a great time to re-evaluate our progress from New Year’s Day. How …
Begin 2025 with a Fresh Decluttered Start
The new year is right around the corner and most of us want to adopt the new year new me concept. However, doing so is easier said than done. For me after I figured out what I wanted I learned that to achieve these goals I needed to set up an environment for success. A …
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How to Create Your New Year’s Resolutions and Actually Complete Them.
Photo by Polina Kovaleva: https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-notebook-on-the-table-5717422/ We are now midway through December which means the new year is around the corner. And what do we typically do for the new year? No, I’m not talking about partying until the clock counts down to midnight. I’m talking about our New Year’s Resolutions. We also know that we …
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Elegance through self-care: Pamper yourself
Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/adorable-animal-bed-bedroom-236606/ Ladies, the world expects us to be super. Super Mom, Super Wife, Super Businesswoman, Super Healthy, Super EVERYTHING! That’s a lot of pressure for just one person to handle. With so many responsibilities how does one find time for themselves? Time management helps with prioritizing and organizing how you spend your …
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This is Not a Case of Fear of Missing Out. Part 3
Having grasped the concept that an eventful life was indeed normal, I started wondering why I had this mindset. To wrap my head around this misunderstanding of normality seemed hopeless. How could I change my thinking? Was it even possible? Then, by accident, I discovered this book titled “The Secrets of the Millionaire Mind” by …
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This is Not a Case of Fear of Missing Out. Part 2
I was born and raised in San Diego and even though Disneyland was less than two hours from my home I thought I could never go to any place like that. That wasn’t for people like me. With that mentality, how do you think I felt when my grandparents brought me to the Magic Kingdom for the first time?
This is Not a Case of Fear of Missing Out.
PART 1 Lao Tzu once said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” It is also said that life is not about the destination but the journey. But how does one go on a journey if one does not know where the destination is? Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Do not …
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Elevate your Elegance with Self-Care: Part 2 EXERCISE
Image by Taco Fleur from Pixabay I know what you are thinking. How is exercise considered self-care? It is too hard. I do not want to sweat or be sore. I do not want to look stupid when I work out. I do not have the time or money for a membership. I do not …
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Elevate Your Elegance with Self-Care Part 1: Good Hygiene
Image by Petra from Pixabay We all hear that we can’t take care of others if we can’t take care of ourselves. What does that mean? It means we implement self-care skills. Great! Um, what do we do? Well, that can be anything that helps you deal with everyday stresses, relax, build your self-esteem, whatever …
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The Three “C” s of a Successful Marriage
It is no question divorce is an issue in the United States. Nowadays, its common to hear one of our friends or family members is getting married for the third time. Even then 73% of third marriages fail. Why is it so difficult to stay married? What are we doing wrong that puts our …
Cultivating Elegance 