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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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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
Posted in lifestyle
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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Racking up the Points & Reaping Rewards: 5 reasons I love using points cards
I’m now a believer in points cards! I was always one of those people who would get coupons for, I dunno McDonald’s and think, great, going to get a free Sundae with my Quarter-Pounder with Cheese for lunch….one of these … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Wellness, Offline: Tips & Musings
Tagged beauty, beautyproducts, finances, freebies, holiday shopping, money, money tips, moneyhabits, moneytips, personal finances, personalgrowth, pointscards, rewardspoints, saving, selfdevelopment, selfimprovement, shopping, smart spending, smartspending, spending, spending tips, wellbeing, wellness, womanandfinances, womandmoney
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Offline: tips for a new wardrobe
offline: fall(ing) for a new wardrobe it’s that time of year again, you know the one where all the mags do the massive September issues with about 600 pages of adversting, 100 pages of runway stuff and maybe 20 pages of stuff … Continue reading
how to work: the camel coat
how to ‘work’: the camel coat by cassandramcd Moschino Cheap & Chic tie neck blouse / H&M pants/ BURAK UYAN platform booties / Valentino shopping bag / Chanel black lipstick/ Essie glitter nail polish / Coat Holt Renfrew me
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November 1, 2013
Tagged BURAK UYAN, business casual, chanel, clothing, dress code, dressforwork, Essie, H&M, inspiration, Moschino Cheap & Chic, musings, office attire, office wear, shopping, style, style inspiration, tips, Valentino, weartowork, white pants, womenswear, work outfits, work wear, workwear
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cube dwelling: revisiting my wardrobe resolutions
so back in december i made a number of style resolutions. i thought now that we are 4 months into the year maybe i should revisit these resolutions. you know, to see if i’ve managed to keep them or if … Continue reading
Posted in Offline: Tips & Musings
Tagged cube dwelling, fashion, personal style, resolutions, shopping, tips, wardrobe
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shopping 101: rock on wit your bad self!
so, you’ve approached your shopping a little differently this time around: you hit the mall early, armed with your list and ready to do battle – well, to at least try things on and not give up too easily, and … Continue reading
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Tagged clothing, musings, shopping, shopping tips, tips, workwear
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shopping 101 – an outlet for your shopping woes?
hate the malls? hate paying full-price for clothes? or do you feel that waiting for items to go on sales is a waste of time? outlet malls might be the solution for you. outlets have upped their game in terms of merch; … Continue reading
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Tagged clothing, musings, shopping, shopping tips, tips, workwear
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