Sometimes, you won’t know you need a break until something significant grabs your attention. So here’s my story about how life gave me an unplanned break. If you’ve followed this blog for any time, you know I also have a YouTube channel. As a video creator, I sometimes get discouraged and wonder why I’m not getting the views I think I deserve. What’s Wrong with Me? I’m usually … [Read more...] about Taking a Break is Good for You
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Slow Down, Or Your Body Will Slow You Down
I mentioned in my Digital Minimalism Final Update blog post that I was a little under the weather. Today, you'll learn what happened and why I made some lifestyle changes. Things are Changing As a woman who has turned the big 50 this year, I've noticed my body changing. I'll spare you the details of hormones, change in the menstrual cycle, and other things. I haven't had … [Read more...] about Slow Down, Or Your Body Will Slow You Down
Evelyn’s Blog is Alive and Well
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
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
4 Simple Ways to Incorporate Self-Care When You are a Caretaker
Mitch of I’m Just Sharing is the inspiration for this blog post. Sometimes he stops by my blog and leaves a comment. He commented on Letting Go of What Longer ServesMe Pays Off which made me think about how people who are caretakers need to incorporate self-care rituals. How can a caretaker take time for self-care when they have to be there for a parent or child who needs … [Read more...] about 4 Simple Ways to Incorporate Self-Care When You are a Caretaker
Letting Go of What No Longer Serves Me Pays Off
Sometimes we have to let go of those things that are not beneficial for the mind, body, and spirit. Do you know that letting go of what longer serves me paid off? Well, it has, and I share with you what I have noticed since I stopped doing activities that were not good for my soul. Here are a few things, that I did to improve my overall health and well-being: Each day, I … [Read more...] about Letting Go of What No Longer Serves Me Pays Off