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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
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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: from the cube 2 cocktails holiday look
creamy white, with gold accessories, and anchored with black. so chic. this outfit can take you from the cube to holiday drinks with the girls after work. just try not to spill coffee on yourself throughout the day and wine … Continue reading
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Tagged checks, cream, day to night, holiday party, office attire, style inspiration, style tips, workwear
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how to work: sequins to the office party
don’t be afraid of sequins. sequins is your friend! this ann taylor black and white number says festively chic. if it’s too much shine for you, try just a top with a little embellishment paired with a pencil skirt or … Continue reading
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Tagged ann taylor, dresses, french connection, holiday, inspiration, office attire, sequins, style tips, workwear
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