LIFESTYLE
Posts that look at lifestyle issues.
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Beet and Citrus Salad
There are so many seasonal fruits and vegetables to look forward to when spring rolls around. Two of my favorites are beets and spinach. I like to combine the sweet taste of beets with the tanginess of citrus and the bold flavor of goat cheese to make a delicious and vibrantly colored salad. For a dressing, I like to drizzle it with my healthy go-to oil and vinegar dressing. The light flavor allows the taste of the salad to shine through. Optionally, you can add cooked shrimp or chicken for protein for a fully balanced meal. The recipe calls for goat cheese, but if you don’t eat it, you can…
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Spring Clean Your Wellness
Every year when spring rolls around, we think “Time for spring cleaning!” We clear out the cobwebs, sweep the front step, tidy up our rooms, and freshen our homes to welcome the warm weather and sunny days ahead. One area we don’t think to spring clean is our wellness. It’s essential for our well-being to check in once in a while to make sure everything is tidied up and we’re ready for the coming season. I’m going to share with you three of my favorite lifestyle changes to make every spring that will help you do just that. They’re fairly easy to implement and you’ll reap plenty of health benefits.…
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Contentment vs. Happiness: What’s the Difference?
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on August 31, 2018; Updated on August 24, 2022 The terms happiness and contentment have become more or less interchangeable. While they both have to do with feeling happy, there’s a difference between the two. There are reasons to strive for contentment vs. happiness in the grand scheme of things. Let’s take a look at the two terms, what they mean, and most importantly on…
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Micro Habits: Small Changes that Boost Motivation
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the thought of breaking a bad habit or beginning a new one? It’s not uncommon to put off making changes, even when we really want to. There are lots of reasons why people avoid change. Some of the top include- Fear of failure Fear of judgement Overwhelm and underwhelm Uncertainty where to begin If any of these sound familiar, there’s a…
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The New Year: Affirmations to Boost Self-Esteem
How to better your daily life using your own voice in 2022 We’ve all heard that positivity does wonders when it comes to living the life you always wanted. Positive affirmations work in a pretty simple way – they build connections in your brain, tricking it to subconsciously prove those assumptions correct. The science behind it has proof from MRIs, social studies, and many different research techniques, proving that although it may sound weird, positive affirmations do work. These are just some of the wonderful things you can say out loud or in your head to keep pushing yourself forward in the right direction. We recommend you stick to this…
