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December 16, 2013 by Hillary 5 Comments

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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

 

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The Decision To Try

November 4, 2013 by Hillary 9 Comments

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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.

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Happy Things IV

September 17, 2013 by Hillary 13 Comments

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? 

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  • happy things II
  • happy things III

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Happy Things III

June 3, 2013 by Hillary 8 Comments

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. 

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hope you had a positive Monday :) 

  • happy things.
  • happy things II.

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Happy Things II

February 25, 2013 by Hillary 14 Comments

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  

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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?

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Happy Things

February 11, 2013 by Hillary 9 Comments

…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.

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Love may make the world spin round, but gratitude turns any day around. 

 

Have a positive Monday :)

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Oh, Monday.

January 28, 2013 by Hillary 3 Comments

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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. 

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Gratitude

January 7, 2013 by Hillary 7 Comments

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.

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 …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?

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Now & Then

October 22, 2012 by Hillary 3 Comments

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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.  

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You are…

August 20, 2012 by Hillary 1 Comment

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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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“Anxiety is a symptom, not a diagnosis.” - Dr. “Anxiety is a symptom, not a diagnosis.” - Dr. George Papanicolaou

It’s no secret that I suffer from chronic anxiety and panic attacks. Or at least I don’t intend it to be. Because while there can be a lot of shame and embarrassment around both of these, I know I’m not alone in my experiences. While I’ve leaned toward the more anxious side most of life, my bothersome anxiety has steadily increased since my mid-twenties - some periods being worse than others. 

It’s not a complete surprise that my mental health has taken a dip during my first full gloomy Seattle winter — in the height of a pandemic. 

Here are some ways I have been nurturing my body & mind as I work with a team of practitioners to work on understanding the **root causes** of my panic, and to live with more ease. 

» no coffee (not even decaf)

» meditating regularly - I’m using @insighttimer 

» gentle movement

» weekly therapy sessions

» attempting cold showers (this is hard for me!): if you’re interested, you can research how this impacts the nervous system

» working with a naturopathic doctor to focus on gut + hormone health

» trying a new Rx - a decision that took years of consideration

» lastly, opening myself up to vulnerable conversations/sharing my story and my experiences in efforts to reduce any shame and connect with others 

I am not my anxiety. 

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We stayed in a cozy little cabin @logecamps right on the Wenatchee River (one day I’ll be back to stay at the stunning @phleavenworth), played in Enchantment Park, took a drive to Lake Wenatchee, and discovered some of the best food downtown (I’m saving my food recs for another post).

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