Hello! I’m excited to share the 5 things bringing me joy this week- but I want to take a second to reflect back on this past year… It is hard to believe that 1 year ago is when the pandemic started. I think it is fair to say that this past year has been a year of the unexpected challenges. During times of uncertainty or when things have been hard, it’s good to look back and evaluate on mindset, attitude and accomplishments. We don’t often get to chose when challenges come our way. But we do get to chose our attitude and how we respond. Looking back and evaluating is a tool to review these things and then- guess what… if we aren’t happy with the answers, we get to do something about it. Everyday you get to decide your mindset. So if there are things you find that you wish you would have done differently or want to go back and chose something else. Just start today, and allow yourself to learn from the process.
- What are some areas that you have grown in this last year?
- Are there new things that you have learned about yourself?
- Has your mindset been -positive? -negative?-mixture of both?
- What are some things you have accomplished or done, that you wouldn’t have pre-pandemic?
- Do you have some new coping skills that you have learned?
No matter what season of life you are in- challenging, happy, hard, joyful; having a gratitude practice brings more joy to your life.
“Be thankful for what you have, and you will end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never have enough.” ~Oprah Winfrey
5 things bringing me joy this week:
1.The first day of spring!
Today is the first day of spring and after the cold and snow we have had recently, I couldn’t be more excited! Spring is a time of renewal and growth. There is spring cleaning, outdoor projects, gardening, hiking, open windows and fresh air to look forward to.
2. Protein bites
One of my family’s favorite snacks are Protein bites! I have been making these for many years and my kids still get super excited when I whip up a batch. They are a healthy on the go snack or can even sub in for breakfast.
- 1 3/4 c quick oats
- 1 c honey
- 1 c peanut butter
- 1 c protein
- 1 c flax seed
- 1/2-c chocolate chips
- Mix all in a bowl (except the chocolate chips)
- Then fold the chocolate chips in -you just fold it in 🙂
- Make into balls
- Refrigerate and enjoy!
3. Decocrated
If you haven’t heard of Decocrated, I am excited to introduce you to it! It is a quarterly subscription box that brings you seasonal decor to your door! It’s so fun to get some new pieces each quarter to update decor. Want to try it out? I have a referral code for $10 off!
4. The book- In Five Years
This is my March book pick for my virtual book club Real Life Book club on Facebook.
5. The Queens Gambit
Have you heard of this Netflix series? It is easily one of my favorite shows- check out the trailer here
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Thanks,
Faith ♥
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