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How (and why) to Create a Personal Vision Statement

5/16/2020

Although we are nearly half way through the year, plenty of us are of course still aiming to achieve new goals or take on new habits. Altough there is a lot of advice, opinions, and tips out there to get people to those points of success, including my recent posts, nothing compares to starting with self and having a vision for the things you wish to accomplish. One way to do that is by creating a "Personal Vision Statement".

A personal vision statement is literally a statement that summarizes and reminds you of what you expect of yourself and the qualities you'd like to gain. Why a personal vision statement? Here are 3 reasons:

Photo by: Adrian Fernandez

6 Ways to Honor Yourself Daily

5/11/2020

Photo by Autumn Goodman

I recently saw a quote that read "don't just be good to others, be good to yourself too", and it had me thinking: are we truly good to ourselves? Does everything we do honor ourselves in some sort of way? Honoring self is a task that runs deep, and one that I've had to strengthen in my own life. I could easily blame being stressed out and used up on other people, but they were just were signs that I hadn't been honoring myself, and I'm sure many other people have experienced this at one point or another in life. So what can we do to honor ourselves better than what we've been practicing? Begin with these six tips to change the way you treat yourself, and get better results out of life.

3 Mental Habits That Changed Me for the Better

5/4/2020

Nothing changes until... something changes, and if nothing changes, then nothing changes. Whether we want to admit that or not, our refusal to change is the reason we lack what we desire and is almost always our own fault. It's totally human to want a life change, but also totally human to lack the discipline to get there.

The secret with any change is to start small and build. The best place to start? Mentally. The beautiful thing about mental change is its ability to alter the external. This is perhaps the most solidifying form of change. Speaking from experience, the journey of changing your mentality is an ultimate game changer.

Start with developing these 3 mental habits which has the power to change your outlook, thought process, attitude, and life quality for the better!

May is National Recommitment Month. Are You Committed or Just Interested?

5/1/2020

Did you know that May is recognized as "National Recommitment Month"? On the list of too many national days, months, and weeks to count, this is actually one I find necessary and will completely stand by. While commitment may be the act of simply doing what you said you would do no matter what, it unfortunately isn't that simple for many. However, commitment isn't something that we can just brush under the rug in our everyday lives. Commitment is a major component of everyday life. So no, there is no waking up one day and saying "This commitment thing is hard, I'm not going to do it today". It simply does not work that way. Everyday is a commitment. You may be committed to going to work to receive pay, or committed to taking a shower to stay clean, committed to eating a meal to nourish your body, committed to paying for services and costs to receive their benefits and features, etc. The list goes on, but as you can clearly see, commitment is a way of life, and there's no escaping it.

May being National Recommitment Month is perfect for focusing our energies into what we truly desire. It's the fifth month of the year, foreshadowing our halfway through the year mark, reminding us of the goals and visions that we've had in place at the start of the new year, and pulling us out of the comfort that we may have unconsciously slipped into.

7 Simple Ways to Eliminate Stress

4/22/2020

Stress. It's the "S" word that can effortlessly creep up without warning, and something that most of us are very likely to deny. However, let's face it; when you find yourself in a constant state of worry, foggy-brained, and constantly in anger, then stress may have just invited its way in. So how do we cope with stress that we somehow have invited in?

In reality, stress is the result of our tendency to over-complicate, overthink, and perhaps over-analyze various parts of our lives, Luckily, eliminating stress isn't as complicated as inviting it in; in fact, eliminating stress can be a very simple process. Read on to discover 7 simple ways to get rid of stress whenever it creeps up!

The Art of Protecting Your Peace

4/15/2020

Confession: Over the years, I may have grown into a "peace extremist". It's almost a scary way to think, because I wonder if I'd become addicted to protecting my peace at ALL costs. When I've truly mastered the art of protecting my peace at all costs, what would it look like? Well, admittedly, past efforts of protecting my peace have looked a bit whacky from far off. Waking up and getting rid of a car, tossing away almost my whole wardrobe (read all about it here), uprooting myself from my home in a day, going miles and miles for walks just to clear my mind (not recommended), loving someone from a distance, starting from scratch in my social life...it's nearly frightening to think that it could get more extreme than that. However truthfully, protecting your peace doesn't need to be so complicated at all. It can be the simple ways that you protect your peace which can have major impact.

photo: Taylor Simpson

While what is considered "peaceful" may differ from person to person, there are a few key clues and things to look for in order to determine if something will truly destroy your peace. Read on for 3 questions to ask yourself in order to effortlessly protect your peace!

7 Ways to Relax From Your Busy Lifestyle

4/7/2020

"So much to do! When can I relax?" If that phrase, or something close to it sounds familiar, then you may be led to believe that your busy lifestyle is preventing you from getting the rest that you need. In actuality, you could simply be overlooking your opportunity to rest. What I've discovered about my "busy" lifestyle is that if we commit to getting rest, say 'no' to the things that causes us to squander away valuable time, and build more awareness around our daily lives, then we'd ease our overly-busy lifestyles tremendously. For ways to do just that, read on for 7 simple ways to relax...even with a busy lifestyle!

5 Tips to Create a Morning Routine That Works for You

3/20/2020

One thing that I love about a new day is the new possibilities, the ability to make it even better than the previous day, and to consistently become a better person with every passing day.

I've created my morning routine with activities that allow me to honor those things. My morning routine is also one that fits me and is simple to me, yet powerful, and keeps me focused on the goals I have and the type of woman I am always working toward becoming. While I feel like everyone should have a morning routine, I know that not one morning routine will suit everyone, as everyone is unique.

With that being said, because there is no "correct" way to do a morning routine, I've provided 5 helpful tips to designing your own morning routine. Read on!

5 Tips to Practice Mindfulness Daily

3/16/2020

photo: Lesly Juarez

As we enter into a new season, many of us have refreshment and renewal at the forefront of our minds. As we move further into a new era, many of us find that we are being urged to leave the scraps of our old selves behind. We may find that most of it no longer fits what is ahead. We long for reinvention, and the beautiful potential of our futures, however, we must know that mindfulness will prove to play a major role in our ability to move ahead and tap into the beauty of our own renewal. Why mindfulness? Read on for 5 Tips to be more Mindful, and to learn why mindfulness may be a good remedy for your journey.

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Saudia can be described as a lifestyle and style innovator. She expresses her passion for creating a holistically fulfilling life via her blog, Explore Express Inspire (found at www.exploreexpressinspire.com). The blog is the online go-to guide for holistic self care, discussing holistic ways to look great, live great, and think great thoughts.

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