At the end of each month, I like to stop, take a mindful look at the past few weeks, and remember the experiences that brought me joy. It is my way of living more mindfully and acknowledging the things I am grateful for.
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HOW TO FIND INSPIRATION WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST
It’s easy to get bored and become uninspired when you follow the same schedule and the same routine over and over again. There’s nothing new and exciting in going the same places, seeing the same people everyday, and doing the same things. You can start feeling not only uninspired, but also tired and unhappy, and that might even affect your overall health.
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6 INSPIRING PODCASTS FOR A POSITIVE MINDSET
Listening to podcasts is a free and amazing way to invest in yourself, to get inspired, entertained, and motivated. Podcasts are my new favorite thing and lately I’ve been binge listening to several inspiring podcasts during my commute in the morning. They make my ride interesting and enjoyable, and they set the mood for a positive and productive day. By the time I get to work I already feel energized, inspired, and ready for another successful day.
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50 LOVELY THINGS ON MY HAPPINESS LIST
“Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, not because they never found it, but because they didn’t stop to enjoy it.” – William Feather
I know that a trip to Paris or winning the lottery would make everyone happy, but you shouldn’t wait for that to happen to be happy. Look around you – there are so many things that bring you joy right in front of you. A sunny day, a compliment, a phone call from a friend, a childhood memory, a good laughter, and a glass of wine can brighten your day.
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MONTHLY CELEBRATION
If you are new to my blog, Monthly Celebration is my way of highlighting the best moments of my month, and a great opportunity to acknowledge and be grateful for everything that brought me joy. It is my moment of gratitude when I allow myself to pause, look back, and recognize the things that inspire and motivate me.
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HOW I MADE MEDITATION WORK FOR ME
Some time ago I decided that I wanted to start meditating, and make it a part of my daily routine. I first read all the right books about meditation and I watched tens of videos on YouTube. I also took an online class about meditation because I wanted to better understand the way it works, and also the effect it has on the body and on the mind.
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THE SIMPLEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME YOUR HEAVEN
We all dream of having a house, but there is a significant difference between a house of brick or wood and a home. A home is the place where we create happy memories, we love, and we raise our children. It is the place where we feel safe, we find solace and comfort. It is the warm and inviting place that makes us feel like… well, home. Making a home doesn’t require expensive furniture or color coordinated bookshelves because it is always the special things and the people that totally transform a house.
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RISE AND SHINE-HEALTHY MORNING HABITS FOR A POSITIVE DAY
There is loads of research to suggest that having healthy morning habits leads to more productive days and overall well-being. Isn’t it amazing that we have the power to create our days the way we want them to be? It is how we design our morning – the positive energy and the discipline – that sets the tone for a productive and positive day.
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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR BRAIN TO BECOME MORE POSITIVE
I truly believe that positive emotions shape not only our social relationships with others and our psychological growth, but also our health and our everyday life in general. A few days ago I came across a video that was so captivating that I went back and watched it several times, again and again. The speaker in the video is the famous positive psychologist Shawn Achor, the author of The Happiness Advantage, and he delivers lectures on how to increase happiness and meaning to his students at Harvard. He is brilliant, charming, funny and so right!
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MONTHLY CELEBRATION
It’s time again for my monthly celebration, just another opportunity to look back with gratitude and remember the little gifts of life. Sometimes, I can easily get caught up in what I haven’t done yet and forget to celebrate what I actually accomplished, so this is my way of training my brain to look for the positive. It is the time to review and celebrate my accomplishments, and to identify the gifts in my life in the simple, fleeting moments.
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