Hi, I’m Cassandra, Photographer, Writer & Lover of Stylish Things
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This is How I Embrace Getting Uncomfortable to Find Happiness
Intentionally Getting Uncomfortable I’m a lifelong learner – if I could get paid to take classes for a living, I’d probably be happy (assuming it’s not math…). Every year, as part of my goal setting, which involves sitting down with … Continue reading
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Tagged age positive, aging, comfort zone, creativity, feel the fear, growth mindset, healthy lifestyle, lifelong learning, midlife crisis, midlife lifestyle, midlife tips, mindfulness, over 40 lifestyleblogger, over forty, overcoming fear, personal development, personal growth, self doubt, self help, self-care, selfcare, things to do over forty, tips for boredom, wellness
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I’m Dealing with Dry Eye Syndrome and It’s a Real Pain
Exploring Ways to keep dry eye syndrome from ruining my life Continue reading
Year in Review: Looking Back and Staying Positive in Setting Your Goals
Reflecting on this year and thinking of the year ahead, I’m thinking about how I can set goals that matter to me and no one else, starting with a positive mindset, being intentional and focusing on achieving the goals I set this time around. Continue reading
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Tagged acheiving goals, career advice, end of year review, getting ahead, goal setting, goals, inspiration, lifestyle, lifestyleblogger, new years resolution, over40, over40blogger, personal development, personal goals, personalgrowth, planning, positive mindset, positivemindset, reflections, resolutions, selfcare tips, selfhelp, selfimprovement, setting goals, year end review, year in review
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My Morning Routine: How I Start the Day Mellowed Out
Part of Recovering from Burnout How I start my day has changed considerably when I was forced to cope with chronic pain that left me unable to sit or walk for months. Then I suffered from burnout which left me … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Wellness, lifestyle, Work It, Work Life
Tagged burnout, calm, daily habits, daily routine, health, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, healthy practice, healthyliving, inspiration, lifestyle, mediation, mental health, mindfulness, morning, morning rituals, morning routine, mornings, motivation, peaceful, routine, selfcare, success, tips, wake up, wellness
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Gratitude Attitude: Getting Uncomfortable to Find Happiness
VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE and intentionally getting uncomfortable is the secret to really kicking that spice up a notch! This approach to life is what’s kept me, in many ways, out of the clutches of prolonged periods of depression. It’s been … Continue reading
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Tagged adventurous, advice, blogger, brave, comfort zone, comfortzone, confidence, courageous, depression, fearless, feeling blue, Gratitude, happiness, happy, healthy, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, inspiration, intentionallyliving, joy, life lessons, lifestyle, lifestyle blogger, living with intention, lovelife, melancholy, mental health, mindfulness, selfcare, selflove, tips, wellness
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Brunch Spotlight: Wish Restaurant, Toronto
Photos by Cassandra McD. It’s the weekend! And that means its time for one of my favourite activities. Brunching! Ahh, if brunch was a sport, it would practice it professionally! One of the restaurants in Toronto that I’ve been to … Continue reading
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Tagged breakfast, breakfast food, brunch, Eggs, food, foodie, french toast, interior design, restaurant, restaurant interiors, review, toronto, weekend, weekendvibes, yummy
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Food Photography: 5 Beginner Tips for shooting in Natural Light
photos by cassandra mcd. Midlife and My Photography Goals I consider myself a long learner and a naturally curious person so trying new things is what I do! Also, as I age and go through midlife, I’ve also been thinking about … Continue reading
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Tagged beginner photographer, cheese, food, food inspiration, food photography, foodie, foodphotos, foodpics, healthy, healthylifestyle, healthyliving, homecooking, meatless, meatless monday, mushrooms, natural light, photography, photography tips, recipes, simple recipes, stuffed mushrooms, tips, vegatarian, yummy food
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Swagger & Greys 