Thursday, December 31, 2020
2020 Lessons
What would you add?I would add:
Always follow your intuition
Love yourself
Life is unpredictable be able to embrace it
Let go of anything that isn’t serving your life purpose or bettering your journey
Let the past remain in the past
Process before reacting
Appreciate those around you
Any act of kindness goes a long way
Never stop saying I love you!
New Year...Same Me But Better
Be a better version of you. Always focus on improving and do me a favor love the hell out of yourself. You deserve that!
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Change Your Perception
It made me think how when you change your perception on something you actually view things in a different light.
2020 wasn’t good. So many people lost their lives. Jobs. Careers. Companies. Homes. Health suffered. Careers suffered. Relationships suffered.
It’s hard to think looking at their situation turned into something good. I get it.
But we can look at these tragic situations as lessons to us. The people on the outside looking in. It made us be grateful for what we have. Value relationships and friendships. Appreciate the little things.
You have to believe all things happen to some how teach us. If not us then those around us
Be A Great Parent...Always
I can’t provide my kids a big home yet or fancy vacation yet but I will tell you I am there for them 24-7 and well that alone is greater than anything money can buy.
They never doubt their love or comfort or needs. I am always there for them no matter what. They have changed so much lately. They see my unconditional love for them and all three keep thanking me for always being there for them.
My oldest hugs me 100 x a day. My middle one would love to be by my side all day everyday. My youngest keeps kisses me up just because.
I never make them feel like they are too much. As a single parent working and homeschooling and having the kids all day everyday can be a lot. I have grown into embracing the role because the reward is amazing.
When my girls walk in my door I see a level of comfort and safety and love in them that I provide. It’s easy. Parents it’s easy to be a good parent. Not sure why some struggle with it.
Your job is to provide a safe easy non stressful atmosphere for your kids. At all times. To be attentive.
When they are at their dad’s or grandparents or anywhere but with me I assure them I always one call away no matter what. It’s not because I don’t trust where they are I do it because they need to know I am there for them no matter when and whenever and wherever. I need to provide a safe place at all times to them. Their lives have changed so much that by me providing stability and comfort it assures them that their needs are being met at all times no matter where they are.
Everyone needs that person they feel safe and protected with. If you can be that person then you have helped add security to someone’s life.
Be Confident In Who You Are
How do you feel about yourself? Really think about it.
How do you view yourself physically and mentally?
We have all spent some alone time during 2020. We had less distractions and had to face our truths. Our fears. Our insecurities.
We had to reflect on our past and present. Where we have come from. Where we are going. What matters in life. What doesn’t. Who we want along our journey. Who we are willing to let go of.
What did you learn about yourself?
I learned when you’re confident in yourself. Meaning you accept yourself. Your flaws. Your strengths. When you truly accept yourself you are ok with any situation. Because you build confidence in yourself. You trust yourself. You can handle anything because you know you’re strong enough to handle it.
Have you reached this stage in your life? If you haven’t please do.
We all need improvement. We all have to work on ourselves always but when you accept yourself you don’t project your insecurities on to others. You can have healthy relationships. You can be empathetic to others. You can process before you react.
It’s magical. I have reached this stage. I am not perfect but I accept my flaws. I know my triggers and insecurities and they are mine alone. I don’t blame anyone for them. I can have a healthy relationship with my boyfriend because I am happy with who I am.
Do you accept who you are?
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Monday, December 28, 2020
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Let Go Of Your Insecurities
If you want to be fully happy then you have to have a secure relationship attachment style. Not the type where you’re depending on anyone for anything but where you’re secure enough to be happy in the relationship as well as happy out of it.
Oatmeal Kick
Whenever we go to a breakfast buffet for brunch I always did this. It’s been a while so I decided to make it myself in the morning. Plain Oatmeal with plain Greek yogurt and honey. I just recently added blueberries. It’s delicious and super filing with high protein and vitamins to kick off the day.
I love the contrast of warm oatmeal against the cold yogurt.
I had a friend who always ate breakfast every morning. I never understood it until I started to do it. It’s a comfort food that has health benefits and is always filing.
How do you take your oatmeal?
Waking Up To Fresh Crespelle
My parents grew up in two different towns in Italy. This morning I woke up to them making crespelle from their different towns. It’s a New Years tradition.
The crespelle from my dad’s town is simple. You add bay leaves to add flavors. My mom’s town is rolled in sugar with orange and lemon zest on them.
What traditions do your families do for New Years?
Saturday, December 26, 2020
Don’t Let Love Fool You
We all do this at times. When you’re in situations it’s not as noticeable until you’re out of it. When you see the truth from the outside you feel like a fool. I get it. I did it. I held on to some people for no apparent reason. Until I started seeing the truth and then realized wow I never want to be with someone like that anyway or ever again.
You can love someone and still see their truth. Staying means accepting. Remember that. You staying means you’re accepting their truth and well you can’t hold that against them. You leaving is you saying nope. I won’t stand for it.
Friday, December 25, 2020
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Happy Christmas Eve Eve
May these next couple of days fill your heart with love and happiness! Less stress. More fun.
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
What Are You Holding On To?
I once had a friend who was not in a great relationship. So much drama. Older couple too. Always on a verge of divorce and separation all their marriage. Their relationship was constant on and off with each other. They even have children together. All their family and friends knew their drama. I finally said you are either in 100% or out 100%. No buts. They are still in it and am sure miserable as ever which isn't the way to live.
You cannot live in limbo or make people feel like they are not enough. With everything in life you must give it your all or nothing. No middle ground. If you are with someone accept ALL of them. They are not in charge of your happiness. If you aren't happy leave. People do it all the time and start over and survive just fine and even happier. I did. Millions of people do.
People do not realize how everyone around you gets effected by this. People do not realize how easy it is to be happy. It is actually harder to be miserable. It takes more effort and energy to be sad and mad. It is more draining to be unhappy.
What do you choose to be? What are you holding on to?
It’s Date Night! Happily Co Date Box
With Covid you have to be creative to add some fun to your life. One concept we started was date night boxes. You get a box a month to have a fun date. You can break it up or do it all in one night.
This month box contains:
Instead of tea you can be creative and do spiked Egg Nog or hot toddy’s.
The best part is you and your partner/spouse take a little quiz together to determine the best type of date nights you would enjoy together.
This box is a detective game- ironically and then tea and scones and even a date night play list to play music. We have to bake it together play games and enjoy a nice night in.
Be sure to date someone who enjoys the same adventures and activities as you do. Be sure to keep your relationship fun and spontaneous. Be sure to enjoy the little moments in life.
Learn more here https://thehappily.co/
