when we zoom out of our daily lives
we begin to see that life is ultimately just a collection of small
moments and then we realize that small moments aren't so small
i hope you remember that every day is an opportunity to start over to make a difference
to do something worthwhile to have fun
to work towards something to love someone deeply and to live life to the fullest
the best part is that it's up to us to choose how we want to make each day count
here is how i try to make the most of my days
i used to think that waking up as early as possible and going to sleep really late was
the key to maximizing my days but i learned that it's much more important to listen to my body's
natural rhythm and get sufficient rest no matter what time i go to bed i try to get at least seven
to eight hours of sleep because otherwise it affects me throughout the whole day i'm moody
lethargic not able to think clearly you would not want to be around me we need proper rest in order
to recharge and to fully engage in our day and this might be the key to truly maximizing our days
so whether you are a morning or evening person i hope that you also
prioritize rest as much as anything else
it's not only about what you do in your day that counts but it's also about what you don't
do you can call it minimalism essentialism intentionalism but they all share a common
philosophy be selective about the important things in your life then try to remove everything else
spreading ourselves then can leave us feeling depleted with no time for
ourselves or the things that we care about at the end of the day
i've been there and i felt like i had no control over my own life i knew that i had to reevaluate
my priorities scale back my commitments and declutter my life from the inside out it's not
as easy as it sounds but i always try to remember that what i get in return is some peace of mind
time for myself and the people that i love room and flexibility to live my life on my own schedule
we can probably all agree that self-care rituals are important for our well-being and overall
happiness and recently i've been learning all about the benefits of taking probiotics
and how it can improve digestion and support good skin health
in my research i also learned that not all probiotics are created equal
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how amazing that we can transform our lives by mapping out the future and taking one small
step every single day in that direction when we break down the bigger goals into smaller goals
it allows us to see progress build momentum and turn intimidating tasks into manageable ones as
you see i've been trying to improve my flexibility and it's obviously a process that cannot be rushed
it's really rewarding when i look back and see how far i've come
and know that every day was a baby step towards reaching my goal
i spent most of last year and this year in house clothes because i didn't have anywhere to go
honestly the only time i tried to put myself together was when i was filming my youtube videos
but i noticed that looking sloppy day after day made me unmotivated this put me in a mental state
that i didn't want to be in i realize now that when i'm getting ready i'm doing it for
myself not for the world doesn't mean putting on a full face of makeup or spending
hours on my hair but at least taking good care of my hygiene every single day
i'm still at home 90 of the time but getting ready and looking presentable
completely changes my attitude and how i approach my day
it's really tempting to get all the easy tasks out of the way
before tackling the bigger ones especially when it's something difficult or something new
but i noticed that further down i put it on my to-do list the more that i have to
think about it and the more that i have to carry that anxiousness throughout my week
because it's unrealistic to cross off everything on my list in one day i made it my goal to just
pick one important thing and get it done just picking one task helps me to focus
all of my attention and energy on it and i actually feel way more accomplished than doing
100 other busy tasks for the rest of the things i am learning how to ask people for more time
delegate the work or just check in with them and let them know that i haven't forgotten about it
being honest and upfront with people truly goes a long way
i always loved rollerblading as a kid and i don't know why i ever stopped my husband got
me these roller blades for christmas last year and it's been so much fun getting back into it there
is no better feeling than putting on some upbeat music and gliding through the park on a sunny day
having fun in my day always reminds me to not take life too seriously
we have so many responsibilities chores and things that generally weigh us down and i think it's
incredibly important to balance it out by doing something fun something that lights up your soul
whether it's a hobby watching an episode of your favorite show
or playing hide and seek with your kids whatever it is schedule it in with the
rest of your things to do because enjoying life should be just as much of a priority
i love small talk yep i said it
i think it's the best way to form a connection with the people in your life
living in a smaller community i always see the same faces and it's actually nice
to know their names their story and just exchange a few words every time i see them
thank you so much
after the initial how are you and the typical weather chat we get a chance to peel back the
layers and get a glimpse of the person who is delivering our mail who's making our coffee
or giving us a ride and i can tell you i've never been disappointed
we're all busy and sometimes i also just want to get in and get out without talking to anyone but
i learned that when we bring people in the background of our lives to the foreground
we feel more invested in our community and appreciate everyone who's in it so the next time
you come across a chance to connect with someone take the initiative to start the conversation
i love my routines but sometimes i can get stuck in them and scare myself because
every day becomes too repetitive so i try to have one exciting thing to look forward to
every single day and i noticed how much this fuels me and boosts my mood throughout the day
i love this time of year and lately our thing has been walking around the neighborhood
to see all the christmas decorations
what's exciting for you might be something small like coming home to a slice of cheesecake in your
fridge writing an article for your blog post or going out to a restaurant with your friends
whatever it is sprinkle in moments of excitement in your day today
no matter what time i come home i always try to go through my nighttime routine
i might do a face mask dim all the lights in the house turn on some ella fitzgerald
and drink my herbal tea this is my happy time
in today's busy world it's easy to get carried away by life's demands but ability to find time
for ourselves is crucial especially for introverts so i encourage you to turn off your electronics
and indulge in your favorite activities and give yourself the love and attention that you deserve
i encourage you to ask yourself how can i make my day more intentional what would my
perfect day look like what makes me happy and how can i fit more of that into my day
and maybe you'll begin to find a way to make the most out of your day i hope that you guys
enjoyed today's video until next tuesday guys take care of yourselves and i'll talk to you very soon