TGIF!
Today's 60 second tip seems negative, but I assure it will no doubt help you have a better day. We all the know the saying "when life hands you lemons make lemonade." It's a saying that is right in line with what I'm trying to do here; help us all see that there are ways to make everyday better. But I have found through trial and lots of errors, this phrase could use a makeover. So, my fellow bloggers I propose the saying go something like this: "When life gives you lemons it's okay to despise them, but only for an hour then it's back to living!"
Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying waste your whole day and feel sorry for yourself. What I'm saying is it's okay to take a time out if you are having a bad day and feel down. It's okay to have feelings that are not all positive, just make sure they occupy no more than an hour of your day.
About four years ago things in my life were far from perfect. I had no job, I had to move and didn't know where I was going, a guy I was dating dumped me in an email saying, "there was just no spark." (Translation ladies...I wouldn't sleep with him so he had no use for me.) Needless to say I was a mess. (Kind of like now.)
Watching my endless struggle, a good friend gave me some advice that I now pass down to you. She told me we all need to give ourselves an hour a day to feel bad and mourn your losses if we have them, but then, after the hour, back to living our life! I was a skeptic; it's just my natural state. So needless to say I was shocked when I took her advice and it WORKED!
I personally choose to divided up my time, 15 mins., here, 15 mins. there, and it's a trick I had to use today. I feel down. I feel useless. I feel like I'll never work again. So, I gave myself an hour to honor the fact I despise LEMONS and then got back to work!
SO....TODAY'S 60 SECOND TIP OF THE DAY: WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS IT'S OK TO DESPISE THEM, BUT ONLY FOR AN HOUR, THEN IT'S BACK TO LIVING!
Good luck with your lemons:)
Until Monday, BE BLESSED AND WELL!
Lucy D.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
DAILY TIP FOR A BETTER AND HEALTHIER DAY: Too much of anything will hurt you in the end!
Do remember that quote, "Too much of anything will hurt you in the end." We've all heard it probably thousands of times from thousands of sources. My first encounter with the devastating phrase was from my mother's lips into my eight year old ears that wanted more bubble gum ice cream from the corner store.
I remember it clearly because it was one of the first times I was certain, my mother was WRONG! How could all the bubble gum ice cream in the world hurt anyone? But as the years have passed I've come to realize, like most times I argued her theories, my mother was actually right. The saying not only applies to ice cream, but it applies to people, places and lots of legal and illegal things.
Today, I relearned the lesson with a bag of granola. Having struggled with an eating disorder I should for sure know the lesson by now. But half way through the bag, I guess my mind and body needed some re-education on the accuracy of my mother's wisdom.
By the time the bag that was "too good to put down," was done, I felt horrible. My body felt sick, was self-esteem was lowered and my jeans pinched into my waist a bit more than before. As an almost certified personal trainer I know this one time splurge won't kill me or my weight, but it was a great reminder that "too much of anything, no matter how good originally, will hurt you in the end."
So today's 60 second tip of the day is this: Enjoy the moments of ecstasy and happiness in your life and then let them pass. Don't hold on to them until they are no longer beautiful.
No matter what it is, or who it is, too much of anything will hurt you in the end and I promise, a new moment will return again shortly and make you even happier than the last.
Be Blessed until tomorrow,
Lucy D.
I remember it clearly because it was one of the first times I was certain, my mother was WRONG! How could all the bubble gum ice cream in the world hurt anyone? But as the years have passed I've come to realize, like most times I argued her theories, my mother was actually right. The saying not only applies to ice cream, but it applies to people, places and lots of legal and illegal things.
Today, I relearned the lesson with a bag of granola. Having struggled with an eating disorder I should for sure know the lesson by now. But half way through the bag, I guess my mind and body needed some re-education on the accuracy of my mother's wisdom.
By the time the bag that was "too good to put down," was done, I felt horrible. My body felt sick, was self-esteem was lowered and my jeans pinched into my waist a bit more than before. As an almost certified personal trainer I know this one time splurge won't kill me or my weight, but it was a great reminder that "too much of anything, no matter how good originally, will hurt you in the end."
So today's 60 second tip of the day is this: Enjoy the moments of ecstasy and happiness in your life and then let them pass. Don't hold on to them until they are no longer beautiful.
No matter what it is, or who it is, too much of anything will hurt you in the end and I promise, a new moment will return again shortly and make you even happier than the last.
Be Blessed until tomorrow,
Lucy D.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
DAILY TIP FOR A BETTER DAY: PROCRASTINATION HURTS MORE THAN JUST DOING WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Happy Hump Day to Everyone!
Today's 60 second tip is one I know about ALL TO WELL. Today we are talking about one thing; procrastination. (With a "P" boys...a "P," so get your head out of the gutter:)
Since Monday I have had a list of things I needed to do; that I wanted to do really. As my boyfriend ironed his collared shirts for the work week Sunday night, I decided I needed to do something productive as well and helping iron was out of the question. (I'm not sure if I was sick for a week in 6th grad home economics, but I am HORRIBLE at ironing.)
So I left my boyfriend, his iron and the VMA's to go to my desk and make a list of all the items for Monday I wanted to accomplish. I proudly filled the bright pink stick note with items, placed it aside and rejoined the circus on my TV.
The list was short and mainly all about writing a few emails. Monday passed quicker than anticipated, then Tuesday and, well you know the rest of the story. It is now Wednesday afternoon at 2:50pm. I just worked out, the house looks spotless, my closet is now ready for fall, but the bright pink list of items has not yet been touched.
Have I thought about the list? Yes, lots, but I haven't done a thing. And as more days pass the tasks seem increasingly more daunting and difficult. As I began to think about today's blog though I opened my email, looked at the list and accomplished one of the things.
It was if the heavens parted or a mac truck was removed from my chest as I pressed the "send" button from my account. It was at that second I had a revelation. I wasn't doing what was on the list because I thought it would be hard or painful, but in reality there was more pain in NOT doing what was on the list. The avoidance hurt more than the actual task.
SO TODAY'S 60 SECOND TIP OF THE DAY: STOP PROCRASTINATING BECAUSE IT HURTS MORE THAN JUST DOING WHAT YOU NEED TO DO! (Either that or just don't make the list at all:)
Be blessed until tomorrow.
Lucy D.
Today's 60 second tip is one I know about ALL TO WELL. Today we are talking about one thing; procrastination. (With a "P" boys...a "P," so get your head out of the gutter:)
Since Monday I have had a list of things I needed to do; that I wanted to do really. As my boyfriend ironed his collared shirts for the work week Sunday night, I decided I needed to do something productive as well and helping iron was out of the question. (I'm not sure if I was sick for a week in 6th grad home economics, but I am HORRIBLE at ironing.)
So I left my boyfriend, his iron and the VMA's to go to my desk and make a list of all the items for Monday I wanted to accomplish. I proudly filled the bright pink stick note with items, placed it aside and rejoined the circus on my TV.
The list was short and mainly all about writing a few emails. Monday passed quicker than anticipated, then Tuesday and, well you know the rest of the story. It is now Wednesday afternoon at 2:50pm. I just worked out, the house looks spotless, my closet is now ready for fall, but the bright pink list of items has not yet been touched.
Have I thought about the list? Yes, lots, but I haven't done a thing. And as more days pass the tasks seem increasingly more daunting and difficult. As I began to think about today's blog though I opened my email, looked at the list and accomplished one of the things.
It was if the heavens parted or a mac truck was removed from my chest as I pressed the "send" button from my account. It was at that second I had a revelation. I wasn't doing what was on the list because I thought it would be hard or painful, but in reality there was more pain in NOT doing what was on the list. The avoidance hurt more than the actual task.
SO TODAY'S 60 SECOND TIP OF THE DAY: STOP PROCRASTINATING BECAUSE IT HURTS MORE THAN JUST DOING WHAT YOU NEED TO DO! (Either that or just don't make the list at all:)
Be blessed until tomorrow.
Lucy D.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
DAILY TIP FOR A BETTER AND SEXIER DAY: GET A HAIR CUT!
Good Morning:)
Hope you are enjoying your tips so far. They have helped me maintain my own sanity as I look for work and I hope they do the same for someone else.
Today's tip is a simple one that for sure changed the way I looked at myself today and hopefully can do the same for you. TIP OF THE DAY: GET A HAIR CUT!!!!
I found myself rubbing my eyes from six hours of job searching and thought, "Hey this is a great time to take a break." As I rose from my decade old hard wooden chair I went to the bathroom to wash my face. My decision to take a break quickly turned into the worst choice of my life as I looked in the mirror. Any ounce of self esteem that once existed quickly fizzled out of my body and washed itself down my bathroom sink as I gazed at the horrifying sight of my dead hair. I know, I know, hair is dead to begin with, but my hair was not just dead it was slain dead. It wasn't laying there still and at peace, it was mangled and slaughtered, looking angry and vengeful.
The deadness and spilt ends started to consume me. What if I got an interview? I couldn't go to it like this. What if I wanted to leave the house someday? I couldn't do it like this. I frantically started to dial hair salons looking for the best deal. As I set my two o'clock appointment I felt relieved and excited.
There is nothing like a hair cut. I sat in the chair as the hair dresser worked her magic, releasing the spilt ends and laying them to rest on the salon's floor. When all the washing and cutting was done, I was a new woman. It doesn't matter where you go, super cuts for 15 dollar or to a fancy salon, the feeling of rejuvenation is the same and sometimes, a little bit of rejuvenation goes an extra long way. I looked at myself in the mirror no longer stunned and was ready to get back to work looking for work, a much happier person.
So the 60 second tip of the day, Get a hair cut, rejuvenate and be the best version of you! Employed or not, you deserve it!
Be blessed until tomorrow,
Lucy D.
BONUS TIP - If you are unemployed call around, some places will cut your hair FOR FREE!!!!! You just need to prove you are unemployed!!! Enjoy!
Hope you are enjoying your tips so far. They have helped me maintain my own sanity as I look for work and I hope they do the same for someone else.
Today's tip is a simple one that for sure changed the way I looked at myself today and hopefully can do the same for you. TIP OF THE DAY: GET A HAIR CUT!!!!
I found myself rubbing my eyes from six hours of job searching and thought, "Hey this is a great time to take a break." As I rose from my decade old hard wooden chair I went to the bathroom to wash my face. My decision to take a break quickly turned into the worst choice of my life as I looked in the mirror. Any ounce of self esteem that once existed quickly fizzled out of my body and washed itself down my bathroom sink as I gazed at the horrifying sight of my dead hair. I know, I know, hair is dead to begin with, but my hair was not just dead it was slain dead. It wasn't laying there still and at peace, it was mangled and slaughtered, looking angry and vengeful.
The deadness and spilt ends started to consume me. What if I got an interview? I couldn't go to it like this. What if I wanted to leave the house someday? I couldn't do it like this. I frantically started to dial hair salons looking for the best deal. As I set my two o'clock appointment I felt relieved and excited.
There is nothing like a hair cut. I sat in the chair as the hair dresser worked her magic, releasing the spilt ends and laying them to rest on the salon's floor. When all the washing and cutting was done, I was a new woman. It doesn't matter where you go, super cuts for 15 dollar or to a fancy salon, the feeling of rejuvenation is the same and sometimes, a little bit of rejuvenation goes an extra long way. I looked at myself in the mirror no longer stunned and was ready to get back to work looking for work, a much happier person.
So the 60 second tip of the day, Get a hair cut, rejuvenate and be the best version of you! Employed or not, you deserve it!
Be blessed until tomorrow,
Lucy D.
BONUS TIP - If you are unemployed call around, some places will cut your hair FOR FREE!!!!! You just need to prove you are unemployed!!! Enjoy!
Monday, September 14, 2009
DAILY TIP FOR A BETTER DAY: RENT 'WIT'!
HELLO BLOGGER FRIENDS!!!! Welcome back from the weekend!! I hope yours was filled with amazing things.
Quick update: Still unemployed and still hoping this is not Darwin's theory at work because besides the no job thing, I really like my life.
In the meantime, I am still on a mission; to bring you a tip each day in 60 seconds or less that will make your day a little bit better. My tip today is a rental, a cheap rental or even a cheap buy. (Hey, if a nine month unemployed, student loan filled, single gal could pick it up, you can too:)!)
The rental you cannot miss is a movie called "WIT." Never heard of it right? Neither had I until a friend, who was probably sick of me babbling about my problems, told me to check it out. So Saturday night after a good dinner with an even better friend, me and a bag of 94% fat free popcorn laid on my dull brown couch and soaked in a master piece.
In two words, unimaginably good.
If you want to be inspired to live a better life, watch WIT. If you want to be inspired to be a better person, take each day with a grain of salt and a bit of gratitude, watch WIT! You can get it for six bucks because 1.) It's old, and 2.) There obviously was no marketing budget because ten out of ten people I surveyed didn't know it existed.
Whatever your circumstance; too many projects, not enough projects, too many kids, not enough kids, this movie will turn your world around in a good way for once. So today, here is my 60 second tip, watch "WIT." It will make you laugh, cry and most importantly have a much, much, much better day.
See y'all tomorrow and thanks for reading.
Lucy D.
Quick update: Still unemployed and still hoping this is not Darwin's theory at work because besides the no job thing, I really like my life.
In the meantime, I am still on a mission; to bring you a tip each day in 60 seconds or less that will make your day a little bit better. My tip today is a rental, a cheap rental or even a cheap buy. (Hey, if a nine month unemployed, student loan filled, single gal could pick it up, you can too:)!)
The rental you cannot miss is a movie called "WIT." Never heard of it right? Neither had I until a friend, who was probably sick of me babbling about my problems, told me to check it out. So Saturday night after a good dinner with an even better friend, me and a bag of 94% fat free popcorn laid on my dull brown couch and soaked in a master piece.
In two words, unimaginably good.
If you want to be inspired to live a better life, watch WIT. If you want to be inspired to be a better person, take each day with a grain of salt and a bit of gratitude, watch WIT! You can get it for six bucks because 1.) It's old, and 2.) There obviously was no marketing budget because ten out of ten people I surveyed didn't know it existed.
Whatever your circumstance; too many projects, not enough projects, too many kids, not enough kids, this movie will turn your world around in a good way for once. So today, here is my 60 second tip, watch "WIT." It will make you laugh, cry and most importantly have a much, much, much better day.
See y'all tomorrow and thanks for reading.
Lucy D.
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