-
Recent Posts
- Follow Swagger & Greys on WordPress.com
My Instagram: @swaggerandgreys
Mad Dash vs Quiet & Calm 💫 How do you start your day?“We need to invest more in our health, or all the bonds, stocks and vacation properties won’t be of any use. To be happier, especially in the face of work and life pressures, we need to take better care of ourselves- and it needn’t cost a lot of money.” | Happy Go Money @lisleong . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This quote reminded me of how fitness has always been an important part of my life - for my over mental wellbeing - that I’ve never truly appreciated. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In my 20s when I couldn’t afford a gym membership I would work out at home after work to de-stress. 7lbs and music bumping in my bedroom. That was it. It worked. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ During my recent burnout and chronic hip pain I once again had to make my health a priority. I’d let my fitness lapse for amount 8-months. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I was not self-motivated enough to do this on my own at home like in my 20s, so I joined a Bootcamp. At my first class I couldn’t do 5 push-ups and needed to take a break halfway through the class because I thought I was going to throw up 🤦🏾♀️) I wanted to quit and never go back. I really felt like crapola. I once leg-pressed 340 lbs and did 20 push-ups easy! WTH. This new me, was shocking. My self-esteem was 👎🏾 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yet, I made a commitment to myself to “just show up” for the 6-weeks and after that could decide if I wanted to stop. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I went back and kept going back for a YEAR and a half 👀 I started to remember its slow progress and showing up and putting in the work = results. I was reminded what a good workout does for you 💪🏾. It makes you physically and mentally stronger. I makes you FEEL GOOD. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . My workouts became something I needed to help me cope with the stress and deal with the icky-ness that comes with #burnout and it’s been a life-saver for me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . If you’ve seen my stories lately, I’m now doing some boxing workouts 🥊 and that’s been hard! But after nearly 2-years of #chronicpain, I’m appreciating how my body is moving pain-free and loving it today #grateful ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Leave 💪🏾 in comments, if you’re making your health a priority!“Writing a page a day doesn't seem like much, but do it for 365 days and you have enough to fill a novel.” - Austin Kleon ✨ Trying to motivate myself to get back to writing that short story series I’ve been “meaning” to finish working on...for years now 😬 ✨ How do you find inspiration and motivation to tackle a bucket list idea and see it through? . . . . . . . . . . . #selfhelp #personalgrowth #selfcare #quotesaboutwriting #bookoftheday #mondaymotivation #booklover #motivationmonday #selfimprovement #bookclubs #steallikeanartist #yyzblogger #canadianblogger #indigofaves #torontoblogger #lifestyleblogger #selfdevelopmentLow-key, lazy Sundays are good for your health. Relax, unwind, leave the laundry for another day if you can or go ahead and do it if that relaxes you. Chilled out Sundays is good for your health #selfcaresundays ✨Archives
Tag Archives: books
the Essentials: F is for Fly Fall Boots
in the “One Hundred”, Nina G. lists fishnets, frye harness boots and a fur stole (geez, really? who wears those?!) among the “F”s that every stylish woman must own. i’ve opted for a pair of heeled pointy-toed boots as a … Continue reading
Posted in In My Closet, The Essentials
Tagged ankle boots, books, bosslady, business, business casual, career wear, corporate dress, dress code, dress for less, dress for success, fall fashion, girlboss, in my closet, nina garcia, nine west, office attire, style guide, wear to work, whatiwear, workwear
Leave a comment
February – Lisa Moore
book list: february – the novel – pleated skater skirt inspired style Wallis black and white striped top / Pleated skater skirt/ Steve Madden heels / Michael Kors handbag / Juicy Couture jewelry/ Tory Burch / February: A Novel
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – Stieg Larsson
book list: girl with dragon tattoo inspired look
The Tiger’s Wife – Tea Obreht
Booklist: Work Style Inspired by The Tiger’s Wife Madewell safari dress / Jimmy Choo ankle tie sandals / Sophie Hulme leather envelope clutch/ Stella & Dot collar jewelry / Michael Kors water resistant watch / The Tiger’s Wife: A Novel: … Continue reading
A State of Wonder – Ann Patchett
well read: in a ‘state of wonder’ if you’ve read ann patchett’s novel, “state of wonder” you’ll know what the deal is with the maternity wear that’s inspired this look; there is also a nod to the setting with the … Continue reading
The Round House – Louise Erdrich
well read: style inspired by “the round house” there is a line in this book where the main character describes his mother walking up the stairs in a blue dress and minnetonka moccassins that inspired me to create this look. … Continue reading
