A Positive Monday post is necessary for me today. I hope you’ll take this message to heart; be good to yourself, and make your happiness a priority today… and every day!
xoxo
The Decision To Try
It’s the first Monday of November, and I’m bringing back the Positive Monday Series that I’ve neglected since January.
I suppose I am still riding the high of Friday’s exciting announcement; yes, it is undoubtedly that which sparked this post and these words.
I do not know what going back to school will result in ultimately; but, the certification – which will unquestionably be accomplished – evolved from the decision to try.
I hope you have a wonderful week… trust in yourself to try.
Happy Things IV
in no particular order…
channeling my inner Tiger Woods at the driving range with the boy.
designer perfume sales at Costco.
cooler morning air.
a new bicycle on the way.
living anxiety free.
painless running.
a busy blogging schedule.
purchasing my first can of pumpkin of the season. first up: nutty paleo pumpkin muffins.
the Cartwheel app. Target addicts, this is a must.
kick-starting the week with this devil of a workout and this easy salmon quinoa dish.
“Chillin’ It” (Cole Swindell) on repeat, bringing back memories of the best summer concert.
social weekends ahead.
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What’s making you happy this week?
Happy Things III
in no particular order…
a relaxing acupuncture appointment.
this green powerhouse pesto plate and these chewy no-bake almond butter bars. feeling healthy? both are mmmm-worthy gluten-free/vegan recipes.
air conditioning.
“highway don’t care” / “don’t ya” / “I want everything” — country is to summer as pb is to jelly.
the fact that my new roommate and I are still without a dining table, but are nearly complete with our home gym. priorities.
a humbling 45-minute living room workout. 10 pound dumbbells have their place.
cherry red cut-off shorts.
frying eggs in bacon fat for the boy.
hemp-dusted Belgian waffles.
$6 banana print boxer shorts.
having the urge to blog.
a healthy new baby cousin.
blemish-free farmer’s market avocados.
the start of stone fruit season.
peach coconut smoothies.
phone conversations with family.
love.
hope you had a positive Monday :)
Happy Things II
Happy Things I’m Looking Forward to This Week
the weekly forecast of warm sunshine
a haircut
the start of a new month!
a girls’ night with foodie friends
running in my new kicks
homemade pb snacking
cheery sunflowers on my kitchen table
Yesterday was a bit of a bummer day; a nagging cold, with an almost empty box of DayQuil, didn’t help. Instead of starting the week with a Debbie Downer attitude, I decided I would spritz on my positive-thinking perfume today and remind myself of happy things that I am looking forward to this week.
– be grateful –
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What are you looking forward to?
Happy Things
…in no particular order…
Running {more like jogging} a total of 10 miles last week. #injuryprogress
Post-run Almond Butter Banana Coconut Pancakes.
An early Sunday supper of Creamy Broccoli White Bean Soup paired with crisp Old Chico wheat beer.
Beating an ice cream craving with homemade trail mix {a.k.a. healthysELF challenge in action}.
Roommate bonding.
The cutest iPhone case ever. Must have.
This read: The Now of CrossFit.
Soft, coconut oil-conditioned locks.
Sharing the LOVE for V.day.
Love may make the world spin round, but gratitude turns any day around.
Have a positive Monday :)
Oh, Monday.
Oh, Monday.
I could complain about you arriving so soon,
but rather,
I’ll look at the bright side;
I’ll make it a Positive Monday
by remembering what I’m grateful for.
Today I’m grateful for
being able to go for a 2-mile jog/walk in the beautiful weather yesterday (with minimal pain)
and giving my car a well-overdue bath in said sunshine.
Today I’m grateful for
the ability to nourish my body with healthy, wholesome food,
dark chocolate {gluten-free} brownies,
and tea, tea, and more tea.
Today I am grateful for
clean sheets and peach candles,
and that I have the privilege to go to work today and earn a paycheck.
Today I’m grateful it’s Monday.
Gratitude
One of my 2013 aspirations is to be grateful, daily, by writing down a few things I’m thankful for each given day. Today, for a Positive Monday post, I’ve come up with not one, two, or three, but 20 things I am appreciative of today.
{graphic by the talented Elle}
…and we can never have too much gratitude to give.
20 things I’m grateful for at this very moment:
1. less acidic, cold-brewed iced coffee & lots of it!
2. pastel pink glass straws
3. laughing for no reason
4. sleeping like a queen in my new Tiffany blue bed
5. a down jacket from 6th grade that still fits
6. hosting dinners in my new abode
7. a soft, new sweatshirt
8. accepting this rest period
9. my helpful mother
10. a hand-written note from my grandmother
11. afternoon couch naps
12. roasted vegetables
13. housewarming flowers
14. being a LOVE blogger {GIVEAWAY!}
15. a regular pay check
16. sore shoulders after 75 push-ups
17. group emails with college girlfriends
18. hugs
19. letting go of the small stuff
20. YOU, for reading this blog
What are you grateful for?
Now & Then
I stumbled upon this image and was immediately reminded of a recent post I wrote about pursuing the present.
On this Positive Monday, I hope you will choose happy.
You are…
It’s here again…
Monday, Positive Monday.
Put on a smile and wear it the rest of the week because
you are worth it.
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