It's a Magical Life

by Aiden W The champagne flutes are gathering dust, the glitter has settled, and the new year stretches before us like an untrodden path. But instead of feeling overwhelmed by the blank slate, let's fill it with vibrant possibilities! Ditch the resolutions that fizzle out by February, and embrace these 10 tips for a positive, fulfilling, and frankly, awesome new year: 1. Gratitude Glow-Up : Before charging headfirst into the future, take a moment to appreciate the present. Reflect on the good things in your life, big or small. Write down three things you're grateful for each day, or share them with loved ones. Gratitude isn't just a feel-good practice; it rewires your brain for optimism, setting you up for a happier year. 2. Befriend Your Inner Beyonce : We all have that inner critic, the voice that whispers doubts and insecurities. This year, silence that voice with positive affirmations. Tell yourself you're capable, worthy, and awesome (because you are!). Repeat mant

by Aiden W Elevating your mood not only improves your overall quality of life but also enhances productivity and fosters positive relationships. In today's fast-paced and demanding world, it's important to prioritize our mental well-being and happiness. Fortunately, there are various effective strategies you can implement to boost your happiness. In this blog post, we'll explore 10 proven ways to elevate your mood and bring more joy into your life. 1. Practice Gratitude Expressing gratitude has a profound impact on happiness and well-being. So this is the most important step and key to elevating your mood and boosting your happiness. Take time each day to reflect on things you are grateful for and make it a habit to express your gratitude to others. Consider maintaining a gratitude journal to jot down positive experiences and moments of appreciation. This simple practice can shift your focus towards the positive aspects of your life, enhancing your overall mood. 2. Engage

by Aiden W Do you realize that your life is governed by your thoughts and emotions? It first starts with a thought which then creates emotion. Whether it's positive or negative, and how intense the emotion is, depends on the thought - how strong and how important it is. Your emotion will in turn drive you to take action. Again, the kind of action and whether or not you actually take it, depends on how strong the emotion is. Another important thing to remember is that whatever you focus on expands, and it becomes true for YOU. It may not be true for everyone else or it may not even be factual, but to YOU it's absolutely true.  For instance, if you focus on someone's negative qualities/attributes, you will soon believe that he/she is a bad person and begin to hate them. They may or may not actually be a bad person, and to their family and close friends they may be a loving and caring individual. But to YOU, they're definitely not a likable person. Depending o

by Aiden W Everyone wants to be successful in life. Many people rely solely on will power. While it's an important factor, often times it's not enough by itself. When faced with challenges you may get discouraged and experience lack of motivation to continue. This becomes a stumbling block in your path to success. Fortunately, there are techniques available that you can use to keep your motivation alive. Visualizing your goals is a very powerful technique. It makes your goal or whatever you desire become clear and more realistic. It may be something material like a new car, a vacation in the tropics, or perhaps something less tangible such as experiencing more joy and inner peace. All you need to do is visualize/picture yourself already having/experiencing those things. What does it look like? How does it feel? Emotion is an important factor here. You need to feel the intensity of your emotion associated with already having what you want. You may have heard of something c

by Jonathan Barefoot Life is to be enjoyed, and there are many different ways to do it. Here is how I do it. I try to always remember the following: I know that everything in life, be it pleasant or otherwise, happens for a purpose, and it serves me. If I cannot change the unpleasant, I surrender, see it as the way it is supposed to be, and try to deal with it joyfully. I also believe those around me are trying to do the best they can, with what they have; therefore, I try to be kind, tolerant, and forgive others easily. I am aware that at any given moment there are good/exciting things going on around me, and I can find them by being more perceptive. Life is filled with fun; I just have to look for and experience it. When things are not going so well, I have all the more reason to cheer up and have fun so I will gain the energy to deal with the problem. Being mad or sad for a prolonged time will only make it worse. I am always thankful for what I have, for I know there

by Lynn WL Going barefoot is a magical experience. Is it any wonder that most kids don't like wearing anything on their feet? They will try to take off whatever footwear they have on at every chance they've got. Being barefoot is just so natural and liberating. Unfortunately, while its sometimes necessary to wear shoes (like in extreme temperatures or when there is hazardous stuff on the ground), most adults have to conform to societal rules and wear shoes most of the time. But even many adults don't like the feeling of having their feet enclosed in shoes all day. They usually take off their shoes when they come home from work and go barefoot or at least wear slippers which are somewhat less confining and more comfortable than shoes. Some don't seem to mind wearing shoes all the time. They probably only take them off when they go to bed or take a shower/bath. If you're one of them, you may want to try taking off your shoes more often and see how much better

by Lynn WL Writing a letter to your younger or older self is a good and fun exercise that helps remind yourself of the principles of life that you follow and keep you on track on where you want to be in life. So here's mine. Letter to my younger self Hi Lynn, how's it going? This is me... oh wait... should I say this is you? Lol. Either way, I'm your older self. In other words, I'm the 20 year old you. 20 sounds like a long ways away when you're 9 but believe me, time flies. You'll get there before you now it. So are you being a good girl? I know, I know, that doesn't sound like fun, lol. You once said it's more fun to be naughty which may be true although you often get in trouble which is the price you pay. You are very playful and love to have fun, but you are also kind hearted. You like to help others. You believe life is magical. Keep it up. Life is full of wonderful things, and is meant to be enjoyed. Do the things that you love and neve