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I have been using a safety razor for over 1 year and here is what I have learned so far.

I have been using a safety razor for over 1 year and here is what I have learned so far.

Back in 2018, I purchases a safety razor as part of the changes I have chosen to make towards sustainable living. I have been using a safety razor for over 1 year and here is what I have learned so far.

Any little thing we do makes a bigger impact than we may believe.

First off, during that year I have learned to not forget my own advice about how to use a safety razor. Anytime I forget,…

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Finding happiness in your day-to-day

Finding happiness in your day-to-day is not always easy. We get bored, stuck and even overwhelmed. Let's change that. Here's how.

For the love of finding happiness in your day-to-day. Are you bored with cooking meal? Is it difficult to get motivated to exercise? Do you find yourself unable to relax on a daily basis?

Let’s talk my friend. Let’s take this moment to think about the simple things and how they can bring pleasure into our lives.

For the love of cooking.

Finding happiness in day-to-day cooking used…

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My heart hurts as I listen and learn. Love is the answer.

I am listening and learning.... and my heart hurts as I listen and learn. I believe that love is the answer. Is the world truly listening this time around?

I am listening and learning…. and my heart hurts as I listen and learn. I know that love is the answer. Is the world truly listening this time?

It’s about me, it’s about you, it’s about us. Yet at the same time it’s not about just me, or just you, or just us. It’s about everything, people, politics, and so much more.

Could the simple solution be love? Sounds simple. Yet, not so simple.

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I love learning more about my spouse. - 20+ years.

I love learning more about my spouse. - 20+ years. By simply paying attention to my husband, I learn a lot about him. I love him more for it.

I have known my husband since summer 1996. Over a short period of time we got to know each other very well, fall in love, marry and become the best of friends. To this day, I love learning more about my spouse.

We can read each other like open books and finish each others sentences. But you know what? We are still learning about each other. And the more we learn, the more we understand each…

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What is overall wellness? And how can it be achieved?

What is overall wellness? And how can it be achieved? Does your job align with your values? Is it uninteresting to you? Is it overly stressful?

The last post of our 7-part wellness series, “What is overall wellness? And how can it be achieved?” A job that doesn’t align with your values, that is uninteresting to you, or that is overly stressful will eventually wear you down. 

OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS

Feeling motivated by your work.

Finding your work interesting.

Still finding inspiration in what you do.

Feeling good about all you have…

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What is Environmental wellness and how to achieve it.

What is Environmental wellness and how to achieve it. The environment affects our spiritual, emotional, mental and physical wellness.

Keeping in mind that overall wellness is a state of complete physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, occupational and environmental well-being… let’s now talk about environmental wellness and how to achieve it.

What is environmental wellness?

Have you noticed how what surrounds you affects you emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally? Everything that surrounds affects…

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What is spiritual wellness and how can it be achieved?

What is spiritual wellness and how can it be achieved? -- Spiritual wellness is being able to love, to forgive, and to have compassion for yourself and for others, and taking the time to be in the moment.

Spiritual wellness is being able to love, to forgive, and to have compassion for yourself and for others, and taking the time to be in the moment.

Achieving spiritual wellness.

— Forgive

We cannot change others, but we can change how we choose to react to others.   We cannot change the past but we can choose to forgive.  This may take time but once achieved, we are able to move forward…

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What is social wellness and how to achieve it.

What is social wellness and how to achieve it. Humans are social creatures that require connections, nurturing and support.

What is social wellness:

Social wellness is feeling a sense of belonging.  We humans have a need to feel included, connected and supported as a person in society.  It is important to build healthy, nurturing and supportive relationships in our lives.  To surround ourselves with people we love, trust and respect which become our support system during difficult times.

Why is social wellness…

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What is Intellectual wellness and how to achieve it.

To improve our intellectual wellness, we need to nurture our creativity, curiosity, and learning.

Intellectual wellness helps us become more mindful and better-rounded humans.  It allows us to develop a better understanding of the world and other humans around us.  How do we achieve it? Never stop learning and stay curious.

INTELLECTUAL – To improve our intellectual wellness, we need to nurture our creativity, curiosity, and learning. Keep learning and keep creating

Look at the…

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EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AND HOW TO ACHIEVE IT.

EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AND HOW TO ACHIEVE IT. At the time of this post, are going through all sorts of emotions, like anxiety and depression just to name a few.

There is a pyramid of emotions that affect the emotional wellness of, not just us, but everyone close to us, right down to the family pet.  For example, your spouse comes home and is sharp or mean to you, you then lose patience with your child, your child acts out towards the family pet, and the family pet is left confused and hurt. Both good feeling and bad feeling emotions trickle all the…

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Physical wellness and how to achieve it.

Physical wellness and how to achieve it. ~ Physical wellness relates to physical activity, healthy nutrition, and the right amount of sleep.

So, what exactly is overall wellness? And how can it be achieved?

Wellness is a state of being; a way of life… a state of complete physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, occupational and environmental well-being.  It can be achieved by practicing daily mindfulness and aligning our lives with our values.

There are 7 aspects of wellness.

Today, let’s focus on the physical…

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A new reality - Social Media for the love of Sanity

A new reality - Social Media for the love of Sanity Now more than ever we need to take care of ourselves and stay connected. We are NEVER too old to try and learn something new. 👏👏👏 -

We are all going through a new normal. In only a few short weeks the world has changed quite a bit. It seems that reality has copied fiction. All those movies of world wide pandemic and its effects are now a reality.

There are a lot of memes going around expressing how we feel and how we see the situation. The overall consensus is that we needed to push the reset button in order for the…

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Who are you? - are you being authentic?

Who are you? – are you being authentic?

More and more of us are looking to find our authentic selves.  To live a life of authenticity and to expresse ourselves as honestly and as authentically as we can.  Some of you may be asking:  What is authenticity?  How do I know if I am being authentic? How do I know if someone is being authentic?

At the time of writing this post, we are going through a world wide pandemic. This is a perfect…

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Covid-19 quarantined - SO WHAT ARE WE TO DO?

Covid-19 quarantined - SO WHAT ARE WE TO DO? - It can be a time to change things up a bit. Something to benefit from. Not just a time of stress and anxiety.

The world has been hit with Covid-19, which has led us all to be quarantined. What are we to do?

Quarantined: For many, it is a time of loss of income, stress and anxiety.Our two kids are spending their days at home; my daughter is catching up on her drawing passion, and my son is doing college work with his fellow classmates and teacher via computer. As for myself, as a stay-at-home mom,…

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How to regain good posture. Pulling-Up.

How to regain good posture. Pulling-Up. - Over time, you will find that it will be more tiring to slouch than to hold proper posture.

Poor posture causes imbalances in the body which will likely lead to chronic pain and other issues.  When some muscles are overbuilt while others are ignored, there will be an imbalance in the muscles causing all sorts of problems.  Good posture requires making a conscious effort of exercising regularly throughout our lives.  This includes stretching and strengthening the entire torso, keeping…

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Positivity for the win - How to filter it all.

Positivity for the win - How to filter it all. Although it may seem impossible at times, you have the power to control what enters in your psyche. Filter out the negative messaging you get via the news, social media, conversation, etc. Here's how.

Often times I hear friends and family stating how much negativity there is around us.  One big issue for me is how from a very early age, woman and men, are being sent this message of how we should look, feel, think, act and talk. Remember the “Be A Lady They Said” video? Or the saying “Grown Men Don’t Cry”? Positivity for the win?

Honestly, it seems that no matter what we do, we are doing…

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It's Happy Love Day - Time to honor "you"

Valentine's Day.  According to advertisement via TV, social media or other.. It is a day to celebrate the love within a couple.  What about the most important in your life?  That person is YOU.  I believe this is the time to honor "you". (5 tips on how)

Valentine’s Day.  According to advertisement via TV, social media or other.. It is a day to celebrate the love within a couple.  What about the most important in your life?  That person is YOU.  I believe this is the time to honor “you”.

  We all deserve love, respect and appreciation.

Take a moment to remember the feeling you had that first time you heard the words “I love you” from your first…

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