Do you have a nightly routine? Most of us do, on some level anyhow. But, do you ever wish that your nightly routine was simply better and that you could actually stick to it for more than a couple of days? A lot of people do. Having a solid nightly routine can help you fall… Read Article →
Keeping focus throughout the day can be difficult, especially with everything else that has been going on. A lack of focus can be due to a number of reasons; overwhelm, anxiety, stress, too much on your plate, and more. You may have heard that taking small breaks throughout the day is one of the best… Read Article →
I keep saying it and I’ll say it again, a positive mindset is everything. But, it can be hard to get there, especially if you have been dwelling in a negative headspace for too long. It’s all about training the mind to look at scenarios differently, eliminating negative self-talk, and taking a more active approach… Read Article →
Having a more positive mindset is going to be one of the best things you ever do for yourself. But, it isn’t always easy to get there, especially if you have been dwelling in a negative mindset for too long. When you’re living your life in that negative headspace, you can have increased anxiety, depression,… Read Article →
The holidays are great, but they can be stressful for a variety of reasons. We have to find and buy good gifts for those close to us, (which can be a challenge, especially if you have more than 1 hard-to-shop-for-person on your list.) We have to spend time with people we don’t see often. Decorating,… Read Article →
Do you have people on your list who seem impossible to shop for? I sure do. There are just some people who, for whatever reason, are hard to find a gift for. Maybe they already have everything, or they’re a new co-worker you don’t know a lot about yet. Whatever the reason, I’ve got you… Read Article →
Christmas is coming up fast, guys. If you’re like me, you plan ahead. Last-minute shopping is always stressful. Combine that with COVID-19 and you’re looking at maximum stress if you wait until the last minute! I like the gifts I give to be thoughtful and represent the person I’m gifting so I don’t take it… Read Article →
Overthinking can hinder us in more ways than one. It can lead to procrastination, self-doubt, and unfortunately, throwing in the towel. As a chronic overthinker, I’ve assumed the worst in so many situations; social, professional – you name it. If there was any overthinking to be had, I tossed it back and had two too… Read Article →
When it comes to Christmas shopping, I’m pretty good on the bigger ticket items. They’re just easier to come up with. On the other hand, I often struggle with stocking stuffers. Because, let’s face it, tossing a bunch of candy in a stocking just isn’t that thoughtful, (or that creative for that matter). Luckily, there… Read Article →
When writing, lyrics can get in the way sometimes. Having some cool, inspiring instrumental music playing while you’re writing can really help you nail down that flow, or so I’ve found. I’ve been adding to my instrumental playlist for years and in recent ones, I’ve found some truly awesome instrumentals! If you want to write… Read Article →