The Perspective Of Positivity: How To Feel Great

January 13, 2021 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

It’s pretty easy for someone to feel down about themselves. Especially after this last year. A year where many people were made redundant or lost jobs. A year where many lost loved ones. When you’re coming into this year off the back of that, it can be hard to feel positive. Some people might have problems with it, while for others, the change in perspective might come about a little easier. Either way, your feelings are completely valid.

Here are some top tips to help you push into the realms of positivity!

Make The Lifestyle Change You’ve Been Meaning To

It happens to everyone. People make promises or decide to make a change and they just don’t follow through. First, don’t be so hard on yourself! You just need to take the first step. For example if you’re going vegan, consider starting with vegan cleaning products before moving down the food route. If you want to change your exercise regimen, start simple with easy walking. Just because you’ve promised yourself something, it doesn’t mean you have to do it all right away. Small steps are the key to success. You just have to take them. It might be a new skincare regime, or a promise to drink less sugary drinks. There’s a myriad of options out there, some easier than others. The first will help change your perspective and see you on the right track to success.

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Make Those Work Life Gains

They’ll only happen when you decide to take the right step. It could be getting a new job, or applying for something different. It might be having a chat with your boss about a promotion or it might be setting up your own OnlyFans. Whatever you want from your work life, take a step towards it. It doesn’t mean you have to achieve it, but simply taking the right step towards it might make all the difference. That first bit of research, or chatting to someone about what you’re doing. Your goal might seem like a long way off, but making those key decisions you’ll be on the right track and feel right for doing it. When your perspective is changed, it might be the boost you need to really make that all important key change.

Take The Break You Deserve

Try to relax a bit. Everything doesn’t have to be done right away. Take a break and recharge your energy. There are many ways you can do this. For a start, you might just want to dial it back on the daily grind. Stop working so many hours. It may be you need a total break abroad, somewhere culture driven like Rome, or maybe somewhere you can just lay on a beach. Just be sure to follow COVID-19 safety protocols and only travel if it’s safe!

It might be you just take a week off work to relax in your own home. Whatever you do, if you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed, a break might be the perfect step you take to a more positive you. Just make sure it’s a break worth having and that you can properly switch off. It might do more harm than good if you take a break and spend the time worrying about what’s going to happen when you come back.

Basically, do what you need to do to create a more positive atmosphere. It might be the smallest, simplest thing. Whatever helps you is perfect!

Thank you for reading!

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Why It’s Important To Deal With Immediate Problems ASAP

December 10, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

In today’s day and age, our lifestyles have begun to move faster than ever before. With all the conveniences available to us today, it encourages us to live a speedy lifestyle where we put aside many of our basic needs because we know we can take care of them in a short amount of time.

For example, why bother cooking at home when you can spend more time working and just order food? Why do you need to go shopping if you can deliver everything? Why keep your home clean if you’re just going to move again in the next few months to a different rental?

A lot of the problems in our lives actually stem from this fast-paced lifestyle. It’s leading to increased anxiety levels and more stress-related disorders. When there’s so much going through our minds throughout the day, it becomes extremely important to focus on what’s around you before you tackle more challenges.

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Dealing with immediate problems around you creates a solid foundation

It’s important to deal with the problems around you first before you decide to try and deal with other issues. For example, let’s say you’re having trouble working at home because there are too many distractions and a lack of space. This might be because your home is too cluttered and there are too many things stealing your attention away from your work.

In this case, your home is the foundation for your productivity. If your home isn’t clean, tidy and built around your work, then it’s just going to get in the way. Declutter your home, establish an area that lets you focus on your work, and don’t hesitate to rearrange your home if it leads to a more productive workday.

Dealing with family-related issues before you take on bigger challenges

Your family is a huge responsibility that you can’t just ignore. If you want to grow your career, start a business or do something else that pushes your limits, then it’s important to get family matters sorted as soon as possible so they don’t creep up on you and cause stress later on.

As a rather extreme example, going through something like a child custody battle while you’re trying to grow your business is almost impossible. However, putting your business on hold might be detrimental to your success. It’s a good idea to look for reputable lawyers such as Brown Dahan to help you combat those legal challenges on your behalf. You’ll need to be a part of the process too, but it’ll help you ease your concerns, lower your stress and allow you to continue working on your business.

By combating these immediate issues as soon as you can, you have a much better chance of overcoming future challenges because you’re investing in a solid foundation that you can stand on. If problems keep creeping back and affecting you, then they’re going to limit your success and create more issues in the future.

Thank you for reading!

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The Only Holiday Gift Guide You’ll Need in 2020

December 6, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Whether it feels like it or not, the holidays are here. I know for me, it still feels like March (thanks pandemic/COVID-19). Luckily though, the holidays can be a happy time, full of love and cheer. And although this year definitely looks different, and many of us won’t be traveling to see our family and friends, that doesn’t mean we can’t think of our loved ones and surprise them with a gift!

I love gift giving (is that cliché to say?). I especially love when the recipient doesn’t know they’re getting a gift. I put a lot of thought into what I choose for each person, and I’ve done plenty of research on 2020’s top gifts. To save you some time, I’m sharing some of these gifts with you! Whether they’re things you want to gift to loved ones, or things you want to gift yourself (hello self-care), there’s something for everyone on this list. Enjoy!

FITNESS + WELLNESS

NOURISHED Vitamins

Nourished Vitamins are multivitamins that are made completely by YOU! There are 28 different vitamins to choose from. You pick the seven that you want (or you can take a quiz and get a stack built for you!), and your vitamin is 3D printed into a gummy! I love love love Nourished vitamins, because with most multivitamins, there are things that I don’t need, instead of the things I do need. But Nourished lets me choose! I built a stack geared toward mind, immunity, heart health, and hair growth. You get 28 gummies individually wrapped (with your name on the wrappers, how fun!), and can get monthly boxes auto sent to you when you’re running out.

Nourished multivitamin stack blog review holiday gift guide

**NOTE: the individual wrappers contain ZERO plastic, and they are compostable! I try my best to buy from companies that are eco-friendly, so Nourished is a win-win. The gummies are also sugar-free and vegan.

**DISCOUNT: First time customers receive 50% off a one-month subscription with code LAUNCH50 (or receive free shipping on a three-month subscription box) @ https://us.get-nourished.com!

Medterra CBD Oil

Medterra CBD oil (Cannabidiol oil) is probably the best gift you can give, because it has a plethora of uses! CBD can help alleviate things like pain, anxiety, and insomnia. It’s also recommended for overall well-being.

The Medterra CBD products I regularly take/use are: The Keep Calm and Sleep Tight gummies, Liposomal Good Morning capsules, 3000mg tincture, and the rapid cooling pain relief cream.

**DISCOUNT: Get 20% off your order by using code: lyndsay20 at medterracbd.com!

Medterra CBD good morning capsules blog review

Dosha Mat

The Dosha Mat is an acupressure mat that can help everyone, and for so many different reasons! It’s perfect for those who suffer from migraines, depression, anxiety, sciatica pain and more. Get more info about it here!

Perfect Hydration

For all the water lovers in your circle, Perfect Hydration water is, well, perfect! Perfect Hydration is 9.5+ pH electrolyte enhanced water that works great for those who are active and on-the-go. People forget it’s not only water that we need to hydrate ourselves, we need electrolytes as well. The water is also alkaline, which means you’re getting essential minerals!

Perfect Hydration 9.5+ pH Electrolyte Enhanced Alkaline Drinking Water

Jumpstart Energy Shot

Jumpstart Energy Shots are perfect for those seeking more energy + better focus, especially if they’re on-the-go! Jumpstart is meant to be taken before workouts or sporting events because it boosts natural performance. It provides a healthy “pick-me-up”, as it gives you vitamins and nutrients without all the sugar. Get a 12-pack (regular or grape flavor) here!

TRAVEL

EGGTRONIC Laptop Power Bank

eggtronic laptop power bank holiday gift guide

For your loved ones who are always working while traveling, the EGGTRONIC Laptop Power Bank is a perfect gift! This power bank is a USB-C ultra fast battery pack that charges your laptops, phones, tablets, and any other USB-C and USB devices. It looks extra stylish with its canvas covering, and it’s slim enough to fit right in your bag!

SELF-CARE

Alleyoop

pictured from top left: hold tight [setting spray], 11th hour in baby pearl [eyeshadow stick that I use as highlighter], pen pal 4-in-1, slow your roll in sage [aluminum-free deodorant], bottoms up [biodegradable body cleansing cloths] — pictured from top left: **hold tight** [setting spray], **11th hour** in baby pearl [eyeshadow stick that I use as highlighter], **pen pal** 4-in-1, **slow your roll** in sage [aluminum-free deodorant], **bottoms up** [biodegradable body cleansing cloths]

Alleyoop is probably my favorite company ever. Based in Los Angeles, Alleyoop is a women-founded and women-run beauty company dedicated to taking care, not time. Their makeup and body care products are multifunctional, time-saving, compact, and TSA-approved. They’re all cruelty-free, as well as free of parabens, latex, aluminum, and phthalates. I honestly can’t say enough good things about Alleyoop!

**DISCOUNT: Right now, Alleyoop is having a promo where when you bundle 3 items, you get 15% off PLUS one of their BRAND NEW cosmetic bags! Use code: BYOB @ meetalleyoop.com!

the cosmetic case you get for free during alleyoop's current promo. use code BYOB. image borrowed from meetalleyoop.com — the cosmetic case you get for free during alleyoop’s current promo. use code **BYOB**. image borrowed from meetalleyoop.com

I have almost all the Alleyoop products, and still, I’m going to buy duplicates just because this deal is SO GOOD! And be sure to check out the other Alleyoop products that aren’t shown here! [multi-mood lip trio, all-in-one razor, tip off makeup removing swabs, and SO. MUCH. MORE.]

pictured from top: multi-tasker 4-in-1 brush [sponge for concealer, + blush, brow, and eyeshadow brush], pen pal 4-in-1 [eyeliner, brow liner, highlight, and lipliner], stack the odds in sassy pants [blush, contour/bronzer, highlighter, + mirror] — pictured from top: **multi-tasker** 4-in-1 brush [sponge for concealer, + blush, brow, and eyeshadow brush], **pen pal** 4-in-1 [eyeliner, brow liner, highlight, and lipliner], **stack the odds** in sassy pants [blush, contour/bronzer, highlighter, + mirror]

multi-tasker 4-in-1 brush + stack the odds multi-use face palette in sassy pants — **multi-tasker** 4-in-1 brush + **stack the odds** multi-use face palette in sassy pants

STELLARGIRL

STELLARGIRL is a relatively new company & platform for strong and like-minded women to connect and help each other be, well, stellar! They created a glimmer lotion (3 years in the making) that is pretty awesome. It’s hella hydrating and the glimmer definitely pops. This is a must-give for your friends and family who love to shine! Get your Glimmer Lotion here.

PET

Fetching Fields Plant-Based Treats

Fetching Fields dog treats are the perfect stocking stuffer for your pup (or for a friend with pups)! They are human grade, certified organic, plant-based treat bars that are made in the U.S., with your dog’s wellness in mind. They’re also gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher.

Fetching Fields Plant-Based Treats — fetching fields trekking tails plant-based treat bars. there are 3 different flavors: trekking tails, sit & stay, and on vacay.

We don’t follow a plant-based lifestyle, but my dog Archie LOVES these treats!! It’s really great because Archie is picky AND smart, and he refuses to eat anything plant-related. With FF, Archie is able to get the nutrients he needs. The bars are nice because they are easily broken into 10 pieces, and are individually wrapped for extra convenience when you’re on-the-go.

Get Fetching Fields treats on Amazon or their website!

Whistle FIT Health and Activity Tracker

whistle dog tracker — whistle FIT pet tracker

The Whistle FIT pet tracker is pretty great! Our pup Archie has been wearing one for years. He’s fairly active and it’s cool to track and see when he was active and when he was resting (especially when he’s at the sitter). Whistle Labs also makes the new Whistle GO Explore, which looks amazing!

whistle FIT pet tracker instagram — https://www.instagram.com/p/BvA-paRBXar/?igshid=1dc4uv4efskgq

**DISCOUNT: Get your Whistle FIT here, and be sure to select the “save 15%” coupon!

Medterra Pet CBD

In addition to CBD for humans, Medterra makes CBD products for pets! Medterra offers tinctures and treats for both dogs and cats. We use the tincture (beef flavor) because it’s easy to either put the oil on Archie’s food, or put it directly in his mouth. The treats are great too though; they’re convenient and easy to take anywhere!

**DISCOUNT: Use code lyndsay20 for 20% off Medterra CBD pet tinctures and treats @ medterracbd.com/category-pets!

TEACHING

Outschool Gift Cards

Outschool is an online education platform for kids aged 3-17 that offers all kinds of classes taught by teachers of various backgrounds. It’s nice because classes are offered at different times throughout the day, so you can always find something for whatever availability your child has. The cost of the classes are set by the teacher, and often, they will have promos such as discounts or sometimes even $1 classes.

I’ve been teaching with Outschool since the summer and it’s honestly a really great platform! I teach math, and right now I am teaching a 4-week course called “Fun With Fractions (& How They Relate to Decimals and Percents)“, as well as a one-time class by the same name.

**DISCOUNT: Sign up your kiddo for Outschool and get $20 in credit just by clicking this link!

I hope this gift guide is helpful and you find some great gifts for your loved ones! Comment below if there’s anything you think I should add 🙂

Thank you for stopping by!

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5 Tips That Will Make Your Vacation Experience Better

November 28, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 2 Comments

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Are you looking for ways that you can make your vacation more fun? We’ve got your back with tips that will give you an amazing holiday. These tips include: choosing a fun destination, utilizing shipping services, planning for fun activities, being present, and detoxing from devices. Read on to get a detailed explanation.

Choosing A Fun Destination

When planning for your vacation travel, find out about extraordinary places that you would want to visit. Do some research to learn more about the destination city and its environment/what they offer. For instance, if it’s a hilly place that hosts sports like mountain climbing and biking, it will help you plan for those activities.

If your favorite travel bloggers have been to that place, you can ask them what they thought was the best thing to do while there. Note that anti-mainstream/less traveled locations will give you a more exhilarating experience than iconic, popular destinations.

Utilize Shipping Services for Easy Travel

As we all know, dragging your suitcases and other items in the airport is not fun. Instead of enjoying your journey, you become tired and end up paying for extra costs like luggage fees. You can send certain luggage ahead of your holiday, like golf clubs through https://www.shiply.com/us/ltl-freight-shipping. Doing this will allow you to travel light.

You will have all your items delivered on time and at the right destination. You also get the door-to-door services at an inexpensive fee. Let the shipping company do the carrying for you as you enjoy your trip!

Plan Ahead for Fun Activities

Before your vaca starts, you need to think about the activities you want to participate in. List the fun activities on your to-do-list so you know which one you will prioritize. Early planning will help you de-stress, reduce your hassles, and save you time.

If you are not planning to pre-book a tour, you can explore the various local activities available and then use this information to prepare. It will save you money and make your vacation more exciting. Do not wait till the last day; planning ahead works!

Enjoy the Moment By Being Present

People will often think of their past experiences, possible future experiences, or even get worried about what might go wrong during their vacations. These thoughts will make you absent and anxious. Constantly thinking and stressing about other things/things we can’t control leaves no room to be in the moment. It’s a vacation; you need to have fun!

Enjoy the smells, the sounds, feelings, and sights. If you will be traveling to another country, smell and taste the new food. Learn about their culture and experience it. Focus your mind and energy on having unlimited fun.

Just Unplug

Your devices will always be with you, but vacation is usually a one or two-time experience (depending on how often you travel, of course). To have a truly enjoyable experience, you need to detox from these devices. Take a break from your social media, because being glued to those screens (and being engulfed in other people’s lives) will make you miss the present moment.

When going for dinner, you can leave your phone behind, and bond with your family, friends, or partner. It is your vacation, and you can get away with unanswered messages or calls. Make the most of it!

Bottom Line

If you want to have an exquisite vaca experience, you need to choose a great destination. Use shipping services to send your belongings ahead so that you can travel light. You can also plan for fun activities and take a break from your devices. Finally, be present to experience the moment. You won’t regret any of it!

*Be sure to follow all COVID-19 protocols and safety measures, and hold off on non-essential travel until COVID-19 is under control.*

What are your vacation plans? Where do you like to travel?

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Four Helpful Tips For Relocating With Children

November 6, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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The COVID-19 pandemic has made people reassess their living arrangements. For some people, this means updating their home to function as a (semi) permanent workspace. For others, it means a major relocation. Relocating can be a significant challenge for single adults. It’s even more of a challenge if you have children. Here are some tips to help.

Stick to a routine (or adjust it slowly)

If you’re staying within the same time zone, keep to your established pattern of meal-times, nap-/bed-times, and wake times. If you’re moving across time zones, then try to change your schedule gradually. Adults (and maybe teenagers) might cope with forcing their body to adapt quickly, but this is usually too harsh for small children.

On a similar note, try to stick to familiar foods, preferably home-cooked. Resist any temptation to reward them with junk food or treats, except in very small quantities. Apart from anything else, you want to discourage them from learning to “comfort eat”.

Make sure you know how to find essential services

As a minimum, you need to know where to find pediatric doctors and dentists. It’s also recommended to review your insurance coverage to make sure it’s suitable for your new home. You’ll also need to think about your child’s (future) education. This may influence your choice of neighborhood.

Remember that your child’s idea of “essential services” may be very different from yours. They may be far more concerned about keeping in touch with old friends and making new ones. They’ll also probably want to continue with established interests and hobbies. Depending on their age, they may want to find a part-time job.

Work out how you’re going to stay connected

These days, you can generally expect any cell phone to work in any urban area. Obviously, if you’re planning on moving out into the wilderness, then different considerations apply. Internet connectivity, however, is another matter. It’s generally easy to find WiFi connections. In fact, you can often find free Wifi. The problems, however, are signal quality, bandwidth, and security.

A lot of public WiFI services have moderate signal quality at best. Some providers try to deal with this by limiting the services which can be accessed from them. Even if neither of these applies, security considerations certainly do, especially with children. Being prepared to spend on mobile data guarantees you a safe connection. If you must use public WiFi, always use a VPN.

Try taking your child on a short visit before the big move

Obviously, there’s a lot of practicalities to consider here. In principle, however, if it is possible, then it’s preferable to make it happen. Looking at a place on the internet is a whole lot better than nothing. In fact, it’s made travel of all kinds easier in many ways. It is, however, not as good as going there personally. That’s basically why people still travel.

If your child has the opportunity to see a place first-hand, then it will be a known quantity to them. As long as their experience of it was positive, they should be less intimidated by the thought of going there again.

Thank you for reading!

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How To Help Elderly Relatives Lead Healthy, Happy Lives

October 30, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

As you age, you’re more likely to experience a whole host of different issues. These can be related to physical health, such as hearing loss and impaired mobility, as well as mental health in terms of loneliness and loss of independence. It’s important that you can take on the responsibility of caring for an elderly relative whenever they are showing signs of needing support, especially those who have cared for you in the past! Helping them to lead happier, healthier lives needn’t be as difficult as you might think, as there are a few key tips and tricks you can try to ensure your elderly relatives feel comfortable and calm.

If you’d like to find out more, then read on to uncover some of the best steps that you can follow to improve an elderly relative’s life.

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Eating Nutritious Meals

When people age, all sorts of things can happen to their appetite. They may lose any desire to eat, or they might find they’re spending all day snacking due to boredom. It’s vital that you encourage your elderly relatives to eat three nutritious, balanced meals each day, along with a couple of healthy snacks to keep them going. The food that they eat directly converts to fuel used for energy, repair, and growth. Therefore, allowing them to fill up on processed junk that’s high in salt, sugar, and fat will make them feel sluggish and irritable. In addition, this junk can cause more serious issues like weight gain, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

It doesn’t have to be difficult to create vitamin rich meals, as there are many simple recipes that both you and your elderly relative can follow! Include a source of lean protein, such as chicken breast or beans, complex carbohydrates such as whole pasta or brown rice, and some fresh fruit or vegetables for an extra boost.

If they struggle with making their own meals and you don’t have the time to cook each one, it’s a good idea to sign them up for a home delivery service which specializes in healthy meals for the elderly. This is a popular service, meaning there’s likely to be many providers to choose between, so be sure to do your research to find the most affordable, best quality supplier.

Adapting Their Home

There are many beneficial adaptations that can be made to an elderly relative’s home, which can help them to maintain a level of independence. This can enable them to stay within the comfort of their home for as long as possible.

Start by focusing on mobility; for example, installing grab bars on walls through corridors and around toilet areas, and investing in a stair lift if they have more than one floor to cover. Additionally, they might benefit from a chair and bed that move via a remote control connection, as these can assist the elderly in getting up to their feet without the need for human help.

Showers and baths can be a big risk area as the water increases the likelihood for slips, trips and falls, so you may wish to install a foldaway chair that will allow them to stay safely seated whilst washing. It may also be beneficial to add a few extra sources of entertainment for your elderly relative to stay occupied, such as a television, radio or telephone.

Staying Social

Unfortunately, one big problem that many elderly people face is staying social. It can be extremely isolating to spend days sitting at home with no one to talk to, and no way to go outdoors without the risk of falling or potentially getting lost. Staying social is key when seeking to maintain optimum mental health, as a lack of socialization can encourage all manner of issues, from forgetfulness to low mood (if we’ve learned anything from this pandemic, it’s this).

Helping your elderly relative stay social doesn’t need to be difficult, as there are many different options to explore that can help them to stay in contact with the outside world. For example, providing them with a phone and a basic written instructions will allow them to call family and friends whenever they wish to. This can also be beneficial in the case of emergency, as they will know how to call the police or ambulance service should an accident or injury ever occur.

If you’re not able to visit every day, then organize for another family member or friend to pop round whenever they have time – even spending half an hour with your elderly relative to enjoy a hot drink and a chat can change their day completely. Whenever feasible, take them out with you to social events and general day trips, even if it’s just a slow walk around the neighborhood.

Sourcing Specialist Care

There may come a time when your elderly relative requires special care to enable them to maintain optimum health, and it’s important that you can accommodate their needs in this respect. If they can no longer care for themselves at home, you may need to get in contact with a nursing home that can provide around the clock care and attention, with different providers specializing in different areas.

There are homes specifically made for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients, as well as religious establishments like the Catholic Care Center that can meet spiritual needs too, so it’s a good idea to do a little research in order to find the best match for your elderly relative. Take them to visit the home before you decide together on which one suits their requirements, as it’s a big move that needs a lot of thought and consideration.

Helping elderly relatives to lead happy and healthy lives has never been so simple when you are able to utilize the tips and tricks detailed above. It’s vital that you can take on the responsibility of caring for your loved ones during their time of need, and the steps above make it easy to encourage them to feel as comfortable as possible.

•Do you have any recommendations for caring for elderly relatives?

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How To Master The Art Of Adulting

October 29, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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Do you ever look at your peers and think they have it all together? It’s like a handbook was passed out to everyone on how to be an adult, but you didn’t get one. Well first of all, what you need to know is that no one has it all together, and everyone is feeling the same. What you view as someone having it all together might be completely different in someone else’s opinion. They could be looking at YOUR life wishing they had that. Therefore, the first step in successful adulting is to forget what everyone else is doing and focus on yourself. The second step is keep having fun! You don’t have to become boring and stop having fun. Adulting can be fun, too! Yes, you’ve got more responsibilities, but you’ve also got more money and more freedom; you just have to use them wisely and follow a few of these steps:

Set Goals

Your goals will change throughout your life, and that’s okay, but it is always a good idea to have a plan and work toward heading somewhere. Whether it’s career goals, financial goals, or weight goals, set some. Look at where you want to be in five years’ time, write down your goals, and be specific. Then put some plans in place and start working toward them.

Save Money

It’s essential to have some savings behind you, because if this year has taught you anything, it’s that you never know what is just around the corner, and you can never be too prepared for a global pandemic. Start managing your money properly now (of course, if you’re in the position to save money). Even if you’re not looking at buying a house or anything big just yet, you still want to be able to afford to go on vacation (after the pandemic), right? Or to fix your car if it breaks down? Take a piece of advice from me: during this pandemic, I’ve had to put in over $2,000 toward my car, which I was not prepared for! So it’s good to have some money put away and to build a small pot, and this gets you into good habits for when you do want to look at mortgages, and are spending your time on sites like MortgageCalculator.Org.

Get Enough Sleep

Who doesn’t love sleep? Make the most of getting sleep while you can, because before you know it, you might have babies who will wake you in the night, and continue to wake you up early until they are in their teens (and even then!). Having an early night can make you feel so much better in every way. You’ll (probably) be more productive at work, feel happier, have more energy, and it might even help you to lose weight if that is something you’re trying to do. It’s important to prioritize sleep; don’t think that staying up all night makes you cool. Newsflash: it doesn’t.

Look After Your Health

While you might still be able to eat and drink what you want without putting on weight or struggling to be active, this won’t last forever, and even if you don’t see the visible effects of an unhealthy diet, you could suffer internal problems if you don’t look after yourself. Eating healthy will also help you to look younger, too!

•How do you define “adulting”?

Thank you for reading!

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Why Is Planning So Important?

October 28, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Planning is something that everyone, no matter what line of work they do or what lifestyle they lead, will find useful. There are so many benefits to planning that we all need to learn to do it as a matter of course. It can make us happier, more successful, and even healthier since it means we’ll have time to take care of ourselves more.

Yet it can be hard to plan well. If you don’t enjoy trying to work out when to do what, or you simply prefer to be more spontaneous, planning can seem like a real chore. When you know why it’s so important, though, you might be able to do it better. Here are some of the reasons why planning is crucial in everyone’s life.

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Planning Means You’ll Get Help

As much as we might enjoy the idea of doing everything in our lives for ourselves and by ourselves, the truth is that we can’t. There are always going to be some things we need others to do for us where possible. Planning things out in advance means we’ll know when we need to ask for help, and we won’t leave things too late. If this happens, it can have a detrimental effect on our mental health because we put ourselves under so much unnecessary stress.

Letting others in on our plans is important in this case. Whether you need their help right now, or you want them to know what you want at your funeral so they can contact George Boom Funeral Home and arrange it, or anything in between, if you don’t plan ahead and then explain your plans, no one will be able to help you.

Planning Puts You In A Better Position

If you are making a plan, you are taking the time to research whatever it is you want to achieve. This in itself will put you in a better position since it will allow you to understand – and ideally avoid – the pitfalls and challenges that will come your way.

Planning will also mean you are in a better position than anyone who has not taken this time and done this research, thus allowing you to get ahead of your competition in all aspects of life.

Planning Offers Faster Progress

Having said that planning is crucial, of course it’s possible to manage without a plan at all. However, something to bear in mind if this is the route you want to take is the fact that trying to reach your goals and make your dreams come true will take much longer without a plan telling you where to go and what decisions you need to be making.

Without a plan, you may need to backtrack and start over, whereas if you have made a good plan and you know what you want, you’ll be able to plot the right route to get you there. This doesn’t guarantee success, but it does mean, if something were to go wrong, you could trace it back and put it right much more quickly too.

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4 Ways To Unlock Your Strategic-Thinking Skills

October 15, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

In this coronavirus pandemic period, many people have realized that they need some kind of stability in their lives. This means making the tough decisions now to yield favorable results later. Are you hard-hit by a myriad of challenges and feel stuck? Start thinking about how to improve and unlock your strategic thinking skills, as big problems demand big decisions. When you do so, you are empowering your brain to get better at making well-informed decisions. With that said, here are four practices that can help you harness your strategic thinking abilities.

Learn, observe and stay up to date

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To be strategic means, you need to plan carefully, get your priorities right, stay focused, and be proactive instead of reactive at resolving issues when they arise. It will help to have in-depth knowledge in your area of interest and follow your industry’s latest happenings. Unlocking your smartest thinking skill also requires you to take self-improvement actions geared towards building your intellectual resources. One way to do that is to acquire knowledge through learning and observation. You should also try to explore your daily routines and pay rapt attention to the crop up issues.

Ask deep questions

After enhancing your knowledge in your field of interest, it is time to ask pertinent questions. Strategic thinkers ask strategic questions. For example, if you are a business owner who wants to think strategically, you may want to ask important questions such as these: What is the future of this business in the next five years? What negative factors could affect the company in the coming years? Is the probability of success more significant than that of failure? The bottom line is that thought-provoking questions trigger your brain to get better at searching for solutions.

Explore opportunities

Since good opportunities usually come once in a while, exploring more options is a good step towards improving your strategic thinking skills. Gauge the probability of different opportunistic scenarios and ensure that you have backup plans on how best to convert unexpected occurrences into gold opportunities. Successful people have the foresight to visualize make or break moments and respond to them accordingly.

Protect yourself against depression and anxiety

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Anxiety and depression are not helpful to your critical thinking skills, as they deplete your positive energy and expose you to negative thoughts. Unfortunately, these can hamper your ability to make better decisions in the face of challenges. In the heat of the COVID pandemic, more than 2 billion people were staying in lockdown. As you stay safe from the virus, try to release some stress from being alone by being physically active and keeping in touch with your friends and family. You can also try some recreational yet helpful products from Bloom Farms CBD to release stress and regain your peace of mind.

Strategic thinking skills are crucial to many aspects of life, including self-expression. With the above tips, you will be on the right path to improving your quality of life!

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Tips to Feeling Fresh While in Quarantine

June 8, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 24 Comments

Quarantine Cozy. The look we’ve all been sporting for months now: sweatpants, torn old t-shirts, disheveled hair that really needs a haircut. Turns out being in lockdown really has a major effect on what you decide to wear, and how many times you choose to, uh, shower each week. It also seems like it’s crept into a lot of homes as clutter seems to be building up.

So, what are some tips to freshen up both yourself and your living space while you continue to quarantine? Look no further!

It’s time. Switch out your pajamas for some comfy clothes like high-quality hoodies, athleisure, or just by putting on shoes instead of slippers for the 91st day in a row. Again, you don’t have to wear a three-piece suit to feel good. Feeling extra fancy? Put on that beautiful dress or shirt you’ve been wanting to wear since the weather turned warm.

If you have a weekly get-together with your friends online, put your best face forward by slipping into something clean and fresh feeling, and even consider donning some jewelry or a new tie that you’ve been wanting to sport. And hey, if you’re still wearing pants, nobody will be any wiser.

It’s time for some spring cleaning! If you haven’t jumped on the Marie Kondo bandwagon, there’s no time like lockdown present. While the Kon Mari method breaks down exactly where to start de-cluttering, a less extreme way to add some life to your home is to simply analyze the clutter, and where things typically stack up. Then, take action.

If you’re continually fighting surface space, ask yourself why. If it’s because you don’t have great organization, put baskets in specific areas for shoes, keys, and so on.

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While you spring (or summer!) clean, take down any curtains, remove all your bedding, and throw them all in the wash. Get your rugs outside, and start shaking them out! A fresh and clean space will feel amazing after so much time in lockdown.

Light your outdoor space. While quarantine began in cooler months, it’s now transitioning into summer, and there’s no reason you can’t be spending more time outside. If you haven’t reset your patio for summer, what are you waiting for? Get your outside furniture freshened up, and hang any string lights that you take down for winter months. For some inspiration, check out our earlier article on our outdoor furniture and lighting. Lighting really does make a huge difference when you’re feeling less-than-fresh.

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Get some fresh air into your home. If you are in need of some natural light, you’re not alone. Open those windows, and let some fresh air in, as well as some natural sunlight. It can have a huge effect on your mood. However, if you’re a little more prone to allergies, keep those windows closed, those air filters cleaned, and try a different approach, like opting for diffusers for a subtle scent. With so many options on the market, you can likely find one that fits the aesthetic decor of your home.

How do you stay fresh while in quarantine? Comment below!

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