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Get outta my head! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Is this even working cuz I don’t feel different? How do I know it’s working? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Am I getting it right? Omg!!! I can’t concentrate! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Is the 10 minutes almost up yet? This is the longest 10 minutes ever. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Stop thinking...focus! Focus! Argh, I can’t focus right now. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 100 days straight of my morning @headspace meditation and my mind is still like a squirrel with nut most days while I’m trying to focus on my breath and let go of distracting thoughts. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m still enjoying this meditation thing despite the days when the chatter in my head is a serious distraction. The key for me is that I don’t put any pressure on myself in this process and I feel like I’m learning something new on a regular basis- gaining some new understanding with the various guided sessions. I’ve also accepted that this is what it is and some days will be better than others. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m happy that I’m able to make the time for a 10 min morning meditation (or power down sess before bed). But not gonna lie, it takes a ton of patience to get used to it and a ton of faith to believe and trust in the process. #meditation is a #workinprogress . . . . . . . . #wellness #wellbeing #mindfulness #mindandbody #meditation #selfcare #selflove #selfhelptips #selfhelp #selfcaresunday #mentalwellness #loveyourself #selfimprovement #healthyliving #selfdevelopment #healthylifestyle #meditation🙏 #personaldevelopment #meditationgoals #over40blogger #theartofslowliving #discoverunder5k #torontoblogger #canadianblogger #lifestyleblogger #yyzbloggerBack at it...again: Went back to a beginner boxing class this week after nearly a month 🤦🏾♀️. TBh I debated at many points in the day whether I was going or not. Like, “maybe I should go to the mall and return that blouse” or “ummm, maybe I’ll go next week because I’m really sooooo tired right now and don’t have the energy...” 🤔 Self-sabotage in its most saddest form, no? Seriously, I couldn’t even get creative with the excuses🙄 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But in the end I silenced the nonsense in my head, changed into my workout clothes and headed to class. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I punched hard, grunted loudly and felt like a champ, a very tired champ! 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s funny what can happen when we choose to not listen to the crap we tell ourselves! You could end up enjoying yourself and feeling empowered! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Go ahead, I dare you to silence the chatter and do that one little thing you’ve been putting off doing. Like, go do it, right now and feel good! 💁🏾♀️ . . . . . . . . . #selfportrait #beyourbest #selfcare #fitspiration #healthyliving #selflove #fitnessmotivation #makechanges #focusonyou #healthandfitness #fitnesslifestyle #lifestyleblogger #canadianblogger #boxing #workoutmotivation #healthylifestyle #staymotivated #blackgirlmagic #empowerment #stayinspired #positivevibes #beinspired #healthylifestyle #wellbeing #fitoverforty #over40style #yyzblogger #torontoblogger #discoverunder5kHold up Just a minute! I dare you to take a few seconds today to pause and feel of the breeze on your face, notice the colours and sounds around you, breathe in, breathe out, simple be in the moment... for just a moment. 💫 . . . . . . . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wellness #wellbeing #mindfulness #selfcare #selflove #gratitude #grateful #bekindtoyourself #loveyourself #treatyourself #selfhelp #selfimprovement #over40style #styledbyme #styleatanyage #discoverunder5k #effortlessstyle #lifestyleblogger #livethelittlethings #canadianblogger #outfitpostHappy Friday and Happy Easter to those of you celebrating. Wishing you a moderately productive weekend with some downtime and me time thrown in the mix! . . . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . . . . . . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #wellness #wellbeing #mindfulness #healthyliving #weekendvibe #longweekendvibe #livethelittlethings #slowliving #slowdown #selfcare #selflove #lifestyle #lovelife #enjoythelittlethings #gratitude #roses #whiteroses #yyzblogger #torontoblogger #discoverunder5kArchives
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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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BRINGIN’ SEXY BACK: PRACTISING SELF-LOVE IN YOUR 40s
Learning self-love and age positivity in midlife. By bringing sexy back, I don’t necessarily mean my body but an age positive attitude, a self-confidence, swagger, grit and spirit that says, “I’m comfortable in the skin I’m in at this particular point in my life”, because trust me, nothing prepared me for the way I’m changing with age. Continue reading
Posted in Health and Wellness, lifestyle
Tagged ageing gracefully, ageless beauty, aging, agingwell, beauty, black girl magic, bodyimage, bodypositive, building confidence, confidence, courage, empowerment, female empowerment, grit, healthy lifestyle, healthyliving, inspiration, lifestyle, love yourself, mentalwellness, over40, personal, positive mindset, selfawareness, selfcare, selfcare tips, selfconfidence, selfdevelopment, selfhelp, selfimprovement, selflove, sexy, wellness, women aging, womenover40
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Self-Care Tip: Get Uncomfortable
Step out of your comfort zone It’s time to make a point of stepping outside your comfort zone and getting comfortable with discomfort! Dare yourself to do something different today. Go on, try that red lipstick you’ve been meaning to … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, Health and Wellness, selfcare
Tagged advice, bosslady, careerwomen, confidence, courage, fearless, female empowerment, healthy lifestyle, inspiration, lifestyle, mental health, mental wellness, motivation, personal, positive words, positivity, selfcare, selfdevelopment, selfimprovement, selflove, wellness
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Self-Care on the Daily
To celebrate International Self-Care Day, I’ll be posting a series of positive messages that I created to hopefully inspire you to do something nice for yourself once in a while! You’re worth it! Sincerely, Cass McD.
Posted in Gratitude, Health and Wellness, selfcare
Tagged bossgirl, confidence, empowerment, female empowerment, grateful, Gratitude, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, inspiration, mind and body, mindfulness, motivation, positive mindset, positivity, self confidence, self-esteem, selfawareness, selfcare, selfdevelopment, selfimprovement, selflove, spirituality, wellbeing, wellness
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Self-care Day: Solo Ste. Anne’s Spa Day
I have created this beautiful garden where many people will come to be healed” – prophecy given to Ste. Anne’s by Jay Rawlings “You went to the spa by yourself?” This was the reaction I got from a couple people … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Wellness
Tagged bosslady, comfort zone, courageous, emotional wellbeing, empowerment, feel the fear, female empowerment, female selflove, girlpower, happiness, healing, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, healthyliving, inspiration, international selfcare day, lean in, meditaton, mental health, mental wellbeing, mental wellness, mind and body, mind body and spirit, mindfulness, peace and serenity, peace of mind, personal, personal care, personal growth, positive mindset, positivity, relaxation, restful, self development, self healing, self improvement, selfcare, selfcare advice, selfcare day, selfcare tips, selfcareday, selfimprovement, selflove, serenity, solo spa day, solo travel, spa, spa day, spirituality, stepoutsideyourcomfortzone, tranquility, travel, treatyourself, wellbeing, wellness, wellness tips, womens health, yoga, zen
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Shopping habits: Reflections of a somewhat reformed shopaholic
Photo: Cassandra McD. Let me set the scene and you can tell me if this sounds all too familiar to you. You get a text message from your BFF. 2 images: (1) A new backpack and (2) two new pairs … Continue reading
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Tagged fashion, finances, habits, inspiration, lifestyle, moneymanagement, motivation, overspending, personal, selfcare, selfdevelopment, selfhelp, selfimprovement, shopping, shopping addict, shoppingtips, spending, style, style advice, styleblogger, womens fashion, womenstyle, zara
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Lifestyle: How I set myself up for fitness success, a skinny bi*ch’s story
When I was approaching my 30th birthday, a friend of mine told me that once I hit 30 “it was down hill”. He, yes he, was speaking of weight gain. I didn’t take offence at the time. He was older … Continue reading
