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How Your Past Can Affect You Now and in the Future
When we think about the past, we tend to think it’s behind us, but oftentimes the past has a funny way of affecting us in the present as well as the future. If we’ve been bitten by a dog, it makes sense we may develop a life-long fear of anything with teeth that barks, but sometimes our past affects us in unexpected ways too. Ways that we may not have attributed to our past. As a matter of fact, if you’re struggling today with- Feelings of insecurity Difficulty trusting others Self-sabotaging your dreams it could be related to your past. The past can affect us in ways we may not…
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5 Self-Care Routine Ideas to Help Your Self-Discovery Journey
There’s many things which can help you on your self-discovery journey, and self-care is one of them. Let’s face it, it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself on a day-to-day basis; especially when you’ve got a family to look after. However, if you don’t take the time to look after yourself, you’re going to feel stressed, tired, burnt out and generally unhappy. If you’re struggling to make a change, here you’ll discover 5 self-care routine ideas to help your self-discovery journey. 1. Take a time-out for at least 5 minutes each day It may not sound like much but taking even just 5 minutes each day that’s just…
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Can People Really Be Toxic?
The word toxic seems a harsh description when it comes to people, but is it? Food can be toxic, chemicals can be toxic, and yes, people can be toxic too. Sadly, there are people out there who pollute and cause harm with their actions, beliefs, and personalities. Being around them or subject to their influence can create toxicity that damages all kinds of relationships. Being around this kind of person is hard. Depending on the sort of toxicity they have, it might be down-right unbearable. To some extent, you can control the number and type of toxic people in your life but there are times when you can’t. You may…
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10 Easy Make-Ahead Freezer Meals for the Holidays
[disclosure] How do you save time and your sanity during the holidays? Nope, takeout isn’t the answer. Although it’s tempting, especially on hectic days, they can be loaded with unhealthy ingredients. Instead, try these easy make-ahead freezer meals for the holidays. These delicious clean eating recipes are perfect for meal prep and planning, so they’ll save you time and money. Ready to get started? I hope you enjoy these 10 easy freezable meals for a less stressful and healthier holiday. 1. Moroccan Lamb & Chickpea Stew Warm, aromatic Moroccan spices bring a depth of flavor to this cozy lamb and chickpea stew by Ann of Sumptuous Spoonfuls. Her motto is,…
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The Best Meal Prep Tips for Less Holiday Stress
With the holiday season approaching, life can get pretty darn hectic. From decorating your house to carving pumpkins and creating holiday shopping lists, it could feel like you’re always running out of time. If you’re not an avid cook and don’t enjoy spending hours in the kitchen, skipping out on meals and ordering takeout might become your new norm during this time. Luckily, I have a perfect solution for that. Welcome to the world of meal prepping! But before you begin to make excuses about how time-consuming it is, I’m going to share some of my best tips to make your next meal prep a breeze. Here are the best…