Tell me, has something like this ever happened to you? It was 8:30 a.m. on a Thursday morning. I walked into the office as normal, greeting people as I passed by. When I approached one co-worker's desk, I said, "Good morning!". Normally, she returns the greeting with a smile or a wave, but this day …
Normally, I'm really good at remembering important dates: Birthdays, wedding anniversaries, even doggie birthdays. But, in the chaos of triathlon training, conference prepping and the start-up of another exciting term of teaching, I managed to overlook a significant milestone - The Bliss List's first anniversary. That's right, The Bliss List is one year old! I …
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There has been a lot of talk about self-care lately, but what does it really mean? In my last post I wrote about some common myths about self-care that need to end. If you didn't get the chance to read it, head on over there now. Self-care is not just about taking bubble baths, practicing meditation …
Are you tired of hearing the word self-care yet? If you are, that might be a sign that you need to up your own self-care game. Self-care has become a bit of a buzz word in the last few years, but what does it mean, anyway? There are lots of ways to define this, but …
Most people would agree that mornings aren't always the bet part of our day. Some might even say they downright suck. Leaving your cozy, warm bed for the harsh, cool world outside can be difficult, especially in the winter. Luckily, the warmer weather is just around the corner which makes it a great opportunity to …
You've asked yourself the tough questions, you've done your soul-searching and you've explored the deep corners of your heart. At the end of it all, you've discovered what it is that you are most passionate about. Your passion is what keeps you up at night, gets you out of bed in the morning and occupies …
At the grocery store. At work. At the gym. When you're picking up your kids from school or calling to schedule a long-overdue dentist appointment. No matter where you are or what you're doing, you can't escape the reality: people are busy! Last week I shared a personal post about how my year started off …
I have to be honest, I'm not in the best headspace right now. And for someone who writes blog posts about positivity and personal development, that doesn't create the best environment to be creative. In my experience, I feel most creative when I am in a good mood, when my endorphins are rushing and I …
Hello, my sweet friends! I hope 2018 is off to an awesome start for you! It's been a couple of weeks since my last post in the Goal Digging series when I spoke to you about how to get back on track with your goals. I hope that you are all killing it, but if …
Today is an exciting day. Well, every day is exciting because every day brings new challenges, new experiences and new opportunities. However, today is especially exciting for me because today I get to continue with my Goal Digging Series and talk to you about getting down to business and making those goals happen! If you're …
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