Bring Your Hippie Self Back

What’s on your vision board? You can literally create one. I was talking to a friend and she loved my new outlook. “Yes bring back the hippie, happy Jay” she said. I laughed and replied “That’s the goal”. 

Love yourself and be kind. Really be your true self. Deep down all the fears and doubts is a person wanting to break free. Do it this year. Not for anyone else but yourself. 

Love this easy steps to making people feel good and you too. Let’s encourage one another to be our best versions of ourselves. I believe in me and I believe in you. ❤️ 

It’s Ok Keep Trying

You won’t make things right over night. 

Let’s Sweat It Out

The gym! The endorphins do wonders for me. They really do. I had to go. I needed to go back into my routine. It made me feel stronger. It’s a great step for taking care of you. I have been going since my trip to Miami. I love my gym. It’s important to find a place you’re comfortable going to.  

This morning when we did our list of things to work on this year my middle one said mom you need to run around the house more. I laughed. That used to be my workout. I said how many days should I go to the gym. They said everyday. I settled for 5. 

I have a free session Saturday with a trainer to show me some routines. All steps in the right direction. Last May I gave up a nasty habit that wasn’t good for my health but it was my “out”. It helped me “cope”. We all have something. Since then I had to learn how to eat again and not look to food as comfort. I am

Italian. Food is love. It still can be when you’re being healthy you just have to make better choices. 

Adding gym helps too. Everyone should really workout. Not to be skinny but to be healthy. Do something for your body that it will later thank you for!

First Step: Read More

First step to changing myself is to read more. Ironically a girlfriend of mine bought me this. She’s very intuitive and knew my journey to Within was beginning. There’s nothing wrong with it. I am a single woman. It’s time I went back to the days of taking care of myself and learning about me. My kids always come first but I need to focus on me after too. So tonight I picked this up and started reading it. 

If you want to make a change in your life you have to take baby steps. Real, slowly. But enjoy the process too. 

Thanks for being part of my journey. 

Food...What’s Your Take?

Beach House Cafe in Greenwich CT

Delicious and so fun. We of course had to go start the New Year together and eating. Because food is love. 

I must admit the tuna tartare was so cool and yummy. Loved the plate coming out like that. 

I had a mimosa cocktail. It’s a fancy spin to a mimosa with Tito’s added. 

The shrimp was so good. Loved the truffle fries. They were not greasy and you could taste the truffle in the oil but not too over powering. I had their goat cheese omelette with spinach and ham. Side salad was super refreshing. We split two desserts amongst 7 of us. Not bad. Cheating a little feels better when other join in on the fun but really monkey bread and lava cake both served really pretty. 

Great place loved the outside of it and inside design. We luckily had no problems with parking. If you do you can park near CVS. 

Happy New Year Everyone. Spend the day with those you love. 

http://www.beachhousecafe.com/

2020 Goals

What Will You Do With Your Journey?

A New Vision

Yes, yes I am. 

If we all really did this and not just removing toxic people but look within to better our own selves we wouldn’t have time to worry about people around us who aren’t doing us justice or bringing out the best in us. 

January 1st This Is Your Year

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What Would I Have Told Myself Years Ago

This popped up on my thread. I smiled when I saw it. But if I told you who this woman was 5 years ago I would have said she just got by. She tried hard to live a life that really wasn’t her way. She was consumed. She just wanted a simple life. To focus on her girls. Love the simple things. 

That didn’t happen. It was probably the last year of my marriage being decent. I just went along with life. I loved my kids and tried hard to be happy but it really didn’t feel right to my core. 

Slowly you shift. You are less tolerant of certain behaviors. You bury pain and think you’re living but you’re just getting by. 

Do I miss my kids this little? Of course. Do I miss who I was? No. Not at all. I loved myself I didn’t love what I was settling for. 

If I could tell her then all she would go through in life five years from then I would have said no way. But if I told her how strong and happy she would be after it was all done then maybe just maybe she would have taken the path sooner. 

The journey of life is to unbury pain to uncover your true self to not have regret but to know not to repeat the same mistakes. 

She’s...

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The New Year Jar

I have seen this before and really wish I did it last year. 2019 was filled with some drama and painful situations that had nothing to do directly with me yet affected me. But it also was really filled with so many awesome fun times. My kids had a blast. Tons of trips. I met so many new people. Tried a ton of new restaurants and places. Learned I can connect with a lot of people. I helped people along the way. People helped me along the way. Loved checking out different towns. Loved all the states and cities I visited.  Loved my job. My home life. Just life. 

I grew as a person. Created awesome memories. But how cool would it have been to put in a jar and this morning read off with my kids and family. So today we did it. We created some changes we wanted to make this year. Me a yoga retreat. The girls learn Italian. And now we will add into the jar any fun memory. So in 2021 we can share and reminisce about what a great 2020 we had. 

Problems happen. Stressful situations happen. We all know that BUT how cool would it be to remember the good. 

So start today. Start your happy jar! Not just for you but for the whole family. I can’t wait for the great things in 2020. 

You Aren’t Who You Once Were

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So you got lost along the way. So you thought loving someone meant changing your beliefs. When you fight within the battle wounds remain. It’s ok. Fix it. You then realize how strong and independent you are. I am not the same person I was yesterday not a year ago or two years ago. Neither are you. Love who you are today. 

Feel Good Song: Release My Soul

What You Must Let Go Of From 2019

This ❤️

Silence The Mind & Release Old Pain

I had a vision. A vision of what this year’s goal would be. Have you had a vision? Have you ever pictured yourself doing something. Like an out of body experience?

2019 was a bit toxic. Toxic situations. Yet also rewarding. A ton of amazing happy adventurous experiences. A base of what my life could be like. I started to look within to see why I reacted to certain situations. That was in 2019. 

2020 is the fun part. Healing and becoming one with myself. My true self. I never would settle like I did. I was shocked I stayed in situations that didn’t do me justice or make my soul happy. That made me question myself. Self doubt is nothing anyone should make you feel. 

Not this time. This time it’s about rebirthing. It’s about healing and being at true peace. Even if it means doing it alone. Which reality we are never alone. But doing it without some people we had in our life before. 

Self confidence is built when you love your true self. When you can handle situations differently than you once did. 

I believe everyday is a chance to restart. But the New Year that’s a chance to erase all past mistakes and say hey not this year. This year will be different. 

I will take you along on my journey which I am super excited about. 2019 journey is over. I thanked those who were a part of it and I set them free. This new journey is very exciting. It’s about spiritual growth and acceptance. 

Please take this time to create your vision of your true self too. We are always different versions of ourselves. We are never the same.  Aim to be your best version and enjoy this new journey with me. 

Are You Ready...

I am, are you?

Start Now...Oh 2020 This Is Going To Be Fun

And in the mist of it all she realized one thing...the whole time what the universe was trying to teach her....something she fought against for so long...she finally realized she was fighting to be  happy and at peace... 💜

Happy 2020!

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So Much To Look Forward To

Happy New Year!

Love The Ones You’re With

I cooked my famous Asian short ribs with kale. Pasta soup for the little ones. Then baked cookies with the kids. They had a dance party with a disco ball and then we popped some sparkling grape juice for them and my favorite Fragolina for the adults. 

You can’t dwell on stuff. Can’t miss those who aren’t with you. Just appreciate those who are. 

My kids are happy so I am happy. 

Peace out 2019! ✌️

Work Through Your Triggers

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When you work through your triggers you get to the root of what’s bothering you. You then get to come to terms with it and have peace. 

Triggers are normal. It can bring out jealously or neglect or anger or pain. It can bring out not getting what you want or competition or not feeling as if you’re enough. 

The thing about triggers is if you don’t realize why it’s bringing out that emotion you will repeat that reaction. You won’t heal that pain. 

If you can’t help your triggers release the person or situation who provokes them. Your peace of mind is worth it verse anyone causing you pain or heartache. 

We all have them in us. It’s like someone hitting a nerve. At that moment we use the fight or flight method. Fight with the person or flight the need to remove ourselves from the person or the situation. Try to heal to avoid triggers so you can have peace in your life. There’s nothing better than peace. Happiness. Pure calmness. No one is worth stirring up emotions in you. 

Feel Good Song: I Have A Feeling

Let Go Of Your Sadness

Focus on the good. Don’t let the sadness overtake you. We all have a past and sadness. It’s ok. I get it too well. But reality is sometimes things don’t align. Sometimes people don’t see things like you too. Your pain isn’t their pain. 

December 31st They Were All Lessons

2020 Goals

Best song ever ❤️

You Have No Idea...And That’s Ok

2019 Humor...

I hope 2020 makes you look back at 2019 and say hey those were the best lessons learned. 

Feel Good Song: Circles

Best song of 2019

Let It Go

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Feel Good Song: Smithereens

Count Down to Noon...Happy New Year Fun

This was so much fun! The kids loved playing at Stepping Stones in Norwalk. They did a count down to the New Year at Noon. 

There was a DJ in the media room and then they did a count down. Kids danced and did crafts. Was so much fun and a great time for them. They really were creative and now the kids feel like they had a great celebration. The DJ was pretty awesome. 

These kids make my heart happy ❤️

I Wish You Joy!

Seasons Bring Forth

It’s This Type of Friendship...Bye 2019...Hello 2020

Sometimes people come into your life and you don’t know why. Then one day it clicks. It wasn’t for the people who introduced us. It was for us to be there for eachother. I started the year with this girl and am happy to be ending it with her too. She’s one cool girl and I am grateful to call her my friend. 

Looking forward to laughs and fun and adventurous memories with her. She makes me laugh. She’s there when I cry. It’s been a fun ride. 

We had some great times New Haven to New York City. She’s always down to try new places. Whether driving around looking at Christmas lights or my early wake up calls to go to the gym. We have discovered some really cool fun spots. Met a lot of new people together and the best is our motivation morning texts. 

In every situation that you lose something you gain something else. We all need that person to cheer us on. 

I hope tonight and tomorrow and the rest of your days you are around those who love you and helped you and made your soul happy and dance. ❤️

Leave That All Behind You

And anything else that doesn’t bring your heart and soul peace. 

Don’t carry things into the New Year that didn’t do you well this year. It’s about being the best version of you. Carry only the good with you. The good times. The good memories. Leave the pain and bad memories behind. 

Fun New Years Eve Party Ideas

Hosting a party or going to one? Check out these cute fun New Years Eve ideas. 

10 SIMPLE NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY IDEAS

https://taunieverett.com/10-simple-years-eve-party-ideas/

Start Over Everyday

Let go of everything that disappoints you. Restart today and everyday. Change your mind set. Let go of hurt from your past. Focus on new beginnings and the journey of life what your life can be verse what it is.  

With the New Year it’s a reminder that everyday can be something new. Accept your pain and fears. Allow your truths to surface. Heal and move forward. Accept things that didn’t work out for you one day it will make sense. 

2019 held a ton of learning opportunities. Growing pains and joys. I am starting and ending my year with intentions to be a better version of me. To no longer be second in anyone’s life. To know the right people always are by my side and choose me. No more confusion. No more settling. No one being on the sidelines or someone’s pastime. Why would you anyway!!

It’s About That Deep Connection

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Happy Taco Tuesday

She’s More Than Her Looks

Feel Good Song: Lovely

It’s About Having Peace

I compromised most of my life. I didn’t want to anymore. I remember getting on the train in NYC and seeing a couple argue. I turned to a girlfriend and said I don’t miss that. 

I got tired of compromising. Obviously I wasn’t with the right people in a relationship to feel like I had to. Relationships are work but to what extent. Shouldn’t it be two people bringing out the best in eachother? That’s it. Choosing to share your life. Not making it difficult or a guessing game. Accepting people for who they are and embracing that person. Not changing them. 

We have a lot to learn. In the meantime I will embrace this peace I have. Until someone else can join me I am good having peace by myself. 

People are just as lonely if not more in the wrong relationship than single. Don’t settle. Ever. Find your person that brings you peace. 

To Sum Up 2019

There is A Purpose

I thank you for my journey. 

The Best Part About Blogging

I was triggered. 

I needed to reflect. I asked myself how did I feel

A year ago. I love blogging because you can go back and see how you felt.  I reread everything. Old texts and old messages, I had to understand my triggers. The best part about blogging is it’s like a journal. You post things that relate to your emotions at the time or you see something that makes you want to reflect on it. 

I went back on my posts. Even a year prior to last year. I started to read my posts. The strengthen. The feelings. Everything. I started to realize that this current state isn’t my hardest point in life. I have had some real tough moments. This current state I changed a lot. I am not who I was a year ago or two. 

My posts remind me of what I have been through. How I felt at that time. How I coped. What helped. What didn’t. The good too because there’s always a ton of good. 

The memories and adventures and I then wasn’t mad or sad anymore. I was happy. 

I just want a simple, happy, life. You can’t get that being around something that triggers you. I fight so hard to be carefree and calm that I and you should never give anyone or any situation power to make you feel a different way. Let go of Anger and Pain. Embrace the journey of life. Don’t repeat mistakes. 

A situation brought out anger. Jealously. Awful. 

No one should make you feel that way. No situation. But this one did. One and off for a year. Imagine. Silly. We live in a society where our focus should be love and happiness. Calm. Peace. Serenity. Not jealously or anger. 

I hope you find ways to express yourself. I hope you too find ways to cope and even go back and see how much you too have changed. I hope you let go of situations that don’t bring out the best in you. Only attract growth and happiness. Only attract people who can love you and you love them back.