Laugh More - It's Infectious

When was the last time you had a good laugh, like a really good one? Most adults don’t even crack a smile, rarely belt out a laugh out, not even a giggle or two . Yeah, life is stress, sometimes caused by self sometimes not, bad things happen. Blah, blah, blah, yeah we know. So when times aren’t bad or stressful what are we doing?

Bruting. Stressing. Steaming. Hurting. That shit is going to happen no matter what. It’s life, in all her glory however long or short; this is our only known shot. Are we appreciating the peaceful moments? The moments when kids are laughing, the moments when a funny story is being told? Are you even being social, in real life? Whoa!

A true smile means and says so much - we should be striving to make one another smile & laugh more. We humans truly know how to be miserable - hell, we’ve mastered it. We all need to and can do better; stop giving and being misery’s company. Give happiness & gratitude your energy, find reasons to laugh more, discover what makes you smile more. Make something for someone. Spend time with one another, we seriously have got to be better to one another.

I wish you 1000 years or joy and happiness & strength to see the good through the pain.

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Good Reads - Get Lost In A Book

There is nothing like diving into a good book - getting lost in a far away land, an alternate time, or even someone’s true life tale. Reading looks so good on you - an educated, well read woman is the best looking thing on the planet. Find your peace and decompress in a cozy corner at home, your favorite park, even the library; there are so many amazing places to pop a squat and read a juicy tale.

Start a book club - you get to drink wine, catch up with your book worm squad and have meaningful debates and conversations. Besides, when was the last time you had quality human interactions? Exactly, it’s been far too long! There are really no excuses as to why you have yet to pick up a book or e-reader, read before you go to bed, on the bus or train, or even on your lunch break; there is more than enough time in a day to find your you time. Expand your world and your mind one tale at a time, reading is so sexy. Today is the day - pick up that book that’s been collecting dust in the corner and get to reading it.

What's Really Stopping You?

So you’ve been scrolling through social media and you start feeling jealous because everyone and their mama or significant seem to be going on vacations to seemingly unreachable locals. Places you’ve only dreamt of vising. Dream no more - turn that vision into a reality. I’m not talking about just visualizing your dream vacation(s), make that shit happen. Yup, you have a family. Full time job? Check. Living check to check? Yup. Damn, seems like there is no way to have that dream vacation. You should just give up, right?

Wrong, there is nothing stopping you except you - that sounds so cliche, but it’s so true. So, how do we make this trip of your happen? It ain’t gonna be easy, there will be small sacrifices but a trip of a lifetime & memories with your loved ones (or self) is well worth a bit of budgeting and potential a side hustle or dare I say seasonal part-time job.

If you want it you can have it - do you have a hobby or a craft that will make you some additional dream vacation cash flow? In most metropolitan areas you can obtain a local permit to have a sidewalk, yard or garage sale. There’s a great way to make some extra cash. Have kids? If they are old enough they can shovel neighbors snow and mow lawns. Do I hear summertime lemonade & iced tea stands being built? Look for seasonal work - adding an addition $150- $350 a month (at a minimum) can make that dream trip of yours a reality in no time! There are so many creative ways to make legit legal money.

Discipline is key, now that you have additional cash flow coming in it’s time to get down to the savings nitty gritty. No spending allowed. PERIOD. Place your money into a bank account where you are not able to withdraw monies unless you are at the bank or if you do receive a bank card, do not activate it until it is time to purchase your dream vacation and accommodations. You can also use the card while on vacation (because you saved a ton of money). Seriously discipline is everything, before you know it you’ll be saving money, reaching goals and if you have kids you are teaching them great lessons about saving, working hard to get what you want and sacrifice vs. reward. Do your research and book your travel in advance with insurance - happy & safe travels!!