The Difference Between Happiness and Joy.
Happiness and joy, two words often used interchangeably, yet their dance within our hearts holds subtle nuances. Happiness, like a sunbeam, warms us in fleeting moments of pleasure. A delicious bite, a perfect sunset, a friend’s laughter. It’s a reaction to external events, a vibrant butterfly fluttering on the wind. Joy, however, is a resident […]
Declutter Your Mind.
Declutter Your Mind: Breathe Easy, Think Clearly, Live Fully Imagine a messy desk, overflowing with papers, sticky notes, and half-finished tasks. Now imagine your mind in a similar state – a jumble of thoughts, worries, and anxieties swirling around. That is the feeling of a cluttered mind. But just as a tidy workspace fosters focus […]
Holiday Shopping Frenzy – The Last Item On The Shelf!
The air crackles with a beautiful energy. Tinsel glints under harsh fluorescent lights, carols screech from hidden speakers, and a low rumble builds – the pre-holiday shopping frenzy. The holiday season brings joy, cheer, and… the inevitable battle for the last item on the shelf. We’ve all been there, faced with the coveted perfect Christmas […]
What Makes A Song Catchy?
Have you ever woken up with a song stuck on repeat in your head, playing on a loop? You’re not alone. That insistent melody, those infectious lyrics – these are the hallmarks of a catchy song. But what makes a song so sticky? Is it pure magic or a calculated science? The truth lies somewhere […]
The Holly And The Ivy.
Holly and Ivy have become entwined with Christmas for a fascinating mix of reasons, from their symbolism to their practicality in harsh winter: Symbolism: Holly: Its spiky leaves are linked to Jesus’ crown of thorns, while the bright red berries represent His blood shed on the cross. Ivy: Its evergreen nature symbolizes eternal life and […]
The Gift Of Your Time.
The Gift of Your Time: More Precious Than Diamonds In a world obsessed with material possessions, the most valuable gift we can offer often gets overlooked: our time. Unlike a fancy gadget or a piece of jewelry, time is finite, irreplaceable, and infused with the essence of ourselves. When you give someone your time, you’re […]
Take Time To Check In With Yourself.
Between work, family, friends, and (of course) the never-ending scroll of social media, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from ourselves. But guess what? It’s time to hit the brakes and take a much-needed mental health pit stop! Take time to check in with yourself. Think of it like this: your brain is like […]
Pick That Call.
Pick That Call Let’s face it, the days of landlines and answering machines are over. Now, our phones are an extension of ourselves, vibrating in our pockets with the potential for news and updates. Yet, sometimes that little buzz becomes a source of anxiety, especially when a familiar number pops up. Do you ever find […]
Plot Twist!
Plot twist – This is an unexpected development in a story. It is a deviation from an expected story line. I recently remembered a plot twist that once happened to me. So, I was driving home after a very long day at work and when I got to a junction which was usually busy, it […]
Tips To Conquer Procrastination.
Procrastination: Conquer It With These Fun Tips! Procrastination! That ever-present, mischievous monster lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce on your to-do list and turn it into a crumpled mess of unfinished tasks. But with these fun tips, you can slay procrastination and conquer your goals: Tip #1: Befriend the Pomodoro Technique When you have […]
