Is blogging dead? I don’t think so, but this blog was dead for most of 2020. My last post was on June 1, 2020, and as I write this post, it is February 1, 2021 (8 months). I’ve been gone a long time; I hope I still have some readers. If you’re reading this, thank you for rocking with me. What Happened? I stopped blogging because I didn’t have anything to share in … [Read more...] about Evelyn’s Blog is Alive and Well
emotional health
One Way I Manage Stress is by Styling my Daughter’s Hair
There are many ways to manage stress, but one of the many ways I handle stress is something you’ve probably never considered because I’ve never thought about it. I didn’t realize it until after I did it. Today, you’ll learn one way I manage stress by styling my daughter's hair. Did you know that crafting and even hairdressing are relaxing and helps with managing stress? They … [Read more...] about One Way I Manage Stress is by Styling my Daughter’s Hair
Expressing Gratitude Can Make You Happier – 11 Quotes
Did you know that expressing gratitude can make you happier? It’s been scientifically proven. Gratitude and happiness fit together like a hand in glove. Thanksgiving is almost here and it is the time when we focus on being more thankful. We can be thankful all year long and according to the research, it’s probably an excellent act for us to do, because it helps us be … [Read more...] about Expressing Gratitude Can Make You Happier – 11 Quotes
9 Actions for Getting My Mental Health Back On Track
Last week's blog post, I shared six reasons why I'm gaining weight and, in the article, I mentioned I was mentally fed up and exhausted. Today, you'll learn other actions I took for getting my mental health back on track. Recognize when You're Stressed There’s a saying that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But there are times when it’s impossible to make … [Read more...] about 9 Actions for Getting My Mental Health Back On Track
Why Are You Trying To Be More Than You Are?
There’s a phrase that goes like this, “Do you boo.” Well, the phrase means to do what you feel is right for you and stand in your truth. In this day and time, it’s challenging to do what you feel is right, because it’s easy to look at what others are doing and get sidetracked. Why are you trying to be more than you are? I published an Instagram post that resonated with a … [Read more...] about Why Are You Trying To Be More Than You Are?
Clear Your Mind And Take Out The Trash
Welcome to April! I haven’t published a blog post in a while, but I am back. This month, new blog posts go live every Tuesday and Thursday. Enough with the house cleaning, let’s talk about de-stressing by clearing your mind. How can you clear your mind? Well, you probably think I’ll tell you to meditate or pray, but I won’t go there in this post. The purpose of this … [Read more...] about Clear Your Mind And Take Out The Trash