Meal planning is a great way to save time and money, but it can be daunting if you're not used to doing it. But, it’s really not that hard. You just need to have a few simple tips to make meal planning easier. Meal Planning and prepping ahead also means you'll have healthier meals and ...
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How to Time Block Your Schedule for Better Productivity
Have you ever ended your workday wondering if you actually got anything accomplished? Do you find yourself jumping back and forth between tasks, starting and stopping so many times that you can’t think straight? Do you feel like you have no attention span and keep forgetting what you should ...
How to Ground Yourself in the Winter
It’s that time of year again when the cold weather tries to bring us down aka the winter blues. The days are shorter and all we want to do is curl up under a blanket or stay in bed under the warm covers. While it’s natural to feel a little more sluggish during the winter, it's important to ...
25 Positive New Year Affirmations 2025
The start of a new year is always an exciting time. It's like we're given a clean slate and everything is in front of us to create and achieve our goals. We have all the experiences and knowledge from this past year to take with us into the next one. In order for this to happen ...
30 End of Year Journal Prompts for Self-Reflection
At the end of every year, I like to take time to reflect on everything that has happened good and bad within the last 12 months. Things change constantly and sometimes we are so caught up with the stress and overwhelm of life that we don’t take time to be in the present moment or even to reflect ...
The Benefits of Journaling for Stress Management
The Benefits of Journaling for Stress Management Everyone manages stress in different ways. Some manage it in healthy ways through things like running, meditation, and yoga, while others may turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as drinking or eating junk food. Some people may choose to ...
7 Cozy and Healthy Drinks for the Winter
This is the time of year when it is cold and cozy. All you want to do is cuddle up with a warm drink while reading a good book or watching Netflix. Instead of reaching for high sugary drinks that can diminish the health goals that you have been striving for all year, I have put together ...
How to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
If there’s one place that feels safe and warm to hang out in, it’s your comfort zone. Life is usually so uncertain, that it’s only natural to want to stay inside of your comfort zone. Although you may be out of harm’s way in the comfort zone, you might be missing out on other things like ...
My Personal Growth Journey as a Blogger
I came across blogging a few years ago and I was so intrigued that people can share their thoughts, expertise, and recommendations which will not only impact others but even make money from it.I started my blog “Grateful Island Girl” without any idea what I was doing, who I was providing value to, ...
The Gift of Letting Go
Let it go! Let it go! “It's funny how some distance makes everything seem small And the fears that once controlled me can't get to me at all It's time to see what I can do To test the limits and breakthrough No right, no wrong, no rules for me I'm free” As I prepared to write ...