There is a lot of hurt, sadness and chaos happening in the world and while we all need to be aware of it and do our parts to help, it's just as important to keep yourself in check. I think now more than ever it is important to remind yourself and to be reminded of the little things around you and in your life that you are happy about it. I live by the quote "enjoy the little things" and it is something that I remind myself of daily. I am sure that I can list more than what I have here but here are just a couple things that make me really happy.
1. Working from home. It's new with my job and honestly I freakin love it. I won't go into great detail but I just feel like this was the universes way of showing me more about myself and how I want to live my life. (will expand on maybe in a later blog post?) 2. Spending time with Cooper and Tom. My dog and my amazing boyfriend. Tom and I have dated for 5 years and it has been absolutely amazing every bit of the way. We are blessed with the cutest and most loving goldendoodle, Cooper. I wouldn't change a thing about this. With all of the time we are spending around each other, some would be worried that they'd get annoyed with one another but we haven't. We have become gradually more and more goofy than we were before which is shocking that that is even possible . The atmosphere is so fun, loving and peaceful. 3. Cooking from home. We love ourselves some chipotle and maybe a little too much. Cooking from home more with new recipes fills me with so much warmth and joy. I love cooking and I love having the time to create new things. 4. Seeing us all come together right now and supporting everyone on the front lines of this pandemic. Need I say more. I am forever grateful to healthcare workers and everything they are doing. They are the only reason we have a fighting chance against this. Thank you everyone who is social distancing and doing their part. Also, everyone in essential positions that are still working to make life seem even just an ounce closer to normal. 5. Iced Chai Lattes. THE BEST. 6. Making Tom laugh constantly. No better sound in the world. 7. A warm cup of coffee in the morning or 2 because I drink decaf lol. Gosh, the best thing after I wash my face and get ready for the day. It feels like a warm hug lol you guys know what I mean. 8. Practicing Gratitude Even if I don't have the chance to write it down, every day I list at least three things mentally that I am grateful for before I go to bed. No matter what type of day I had, I always make it known to myself that I am completely blessed for everything and everyone in my life. 9. Apples with peanut butter. The best "healthy" snack but I believe everything is good in moderation so I will have the occasional Little Debbie snack (zebra cakes, nutty bars, etc) and no I don't care what you think about it! 10. 2 words. Spanx Leggings. 11. Amazon Prime. I have found some great products on Amazon lately, let me know if y'all want a blog post about that :) Try to make yourself aware of all of the little things in your life that make you happy especially in a time where it is so easy to be negative or focus on all the bad. Don't be naive, be knowledgable of what's going on but don't neglect your own well-being. I challenge you to focus on little things that make you feel whole for a single day and write them all down as a good reminder for those days where it seems happiness is hard to find. Be Kind & Spread Love xoxo Alyssa
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Often times when we are talking to others about all of the things we would love to do, our biggest excuse is that we don't have the time. With many of us forced to stay home now is the time to look inward and focus on growing as a person. It is also just as important to use this time to recharge. Trust me, you do not need to come out of this with a grand plan of how you are going to make 6 figures on your own. Just use all of this time to take care of yourself and evaluate your happiness.
1. Create a Spa. It's time to relax and recharge! So grab a magazine, a glass of wine and draw yourself a bath. Turn on some soft music or even a motivational podcast. 2. Connect with loved ones. Use this free time to call and connect with your family and friends. Organize happy hours via zoom or Group FaceTime or stream Netflix watch parties. Even just pick up the phone and calling your grandparents to see how they are doing. This is also a great time to bring back the written word. Send your loved ones a little letter, thank you card or care package in the mail to let them know that you are thinking of them. 3. Read books. It's easy to get sucked into Netflix and Hulu streaming all of the shows but my brain was starting to feel a little mushy. So. I went a bit crazy on Amazon and bought 3 books at once lol now they are all here. Is it just me who gets super excited when they get new books?! If you are struggling with ideas of what new books to read I highly suggest checking out Reese Witherspoon's Book Club. It never steers me wrong and I get lost in all of the books that she recommends. 4. Stream some shows. I was so behind on Grey's Anatomy and Good Girls so I had to catch up on those. Now, Tom and I have started How to Get Away With Murder. Which can I just say I am addicted to this show!! If you are in need of good shows other than the ones I listed prior I suggest, Mad Men, Workin' Moms, The Office, How I Met Your Mother and Criminal Minds. As much as I am enjoying the new books, ya girl loves some Netflix. It is all about balance guys! Spend your morning reading and then catch up on your shows at night. Again, feed yourself the things that bring you the most joy. 5. Spring Cleaning. No excuses now guys. Time to clean out your closet and start organizing your apartment. Open up the windows and let some fresh air in. Go through that junk drawer or better yet that cubby/bin you keep all of your sentimental stuff in. Amazon is a great place to look for pieces to upgrade your house and get them delivered right to your door. Look on Pinterest for ideas or watch Youtube apartment tours. There are a lot of hacks out there to make your home look really nice while not spending that much money at all. 6. Cooking or Baking. Try out some new recipes! Cooking can be very therapeutic so find something that you have always wanted to cook or bake now that you have the time. Turn on some Frank Sinatra while you cook and just embrace the little moments that you are creating with yourself and anyone you are staying home with during this time. 7. Learn a new skill. If you have something you have always wanted to learn but were too afraid or didn't have the time guess what NOW is the time. If you want to learn more about Google Ad Words, Facebook Analytics & Ads, Blogging, Photoshop, Photography, etc. there are multiple companies offering discounted or even free courses to learn any new skill you can think of. You can also learn a lot from Youtube, just sit down and devote a little time to your goal throughout the week. 8. Take naps. The best part about having free time. If you wanna nap, take a nap. It's refreshing and you know what, in America about 70% of people obtain less sleep than they need. So time to catch up people. 9. Get some fresh air loves!! Going for little walks around your neighborhood while following CDC guidelines of remaining distant from others and now, wearing a mask is okay just do not get carried away with it. We have to do our part during this time but it is important to know that it is okay to go outside. If you have a yard or front porch, sit outside and read your book. Do yard work. For those in apartments, sit out on your balcony if you have one and open your windows. 10. Exercise. Cater to your own mental and physical health during this time. There are tons of fitness bloggers, companies and professional trainers that are offering free at home workouts. A couple good ones to try are:
Be kind & Spread Love! -Alyssa Rose I have been using this face wash and product line for about a year now and have yet to be disappointed. I used Clinique products for religiously prior to using this line and I was finding that my skin was still dry and prone to breakouts. Honestly, spending that much on products for them not to work is frustrating and financially draining. That's why I found myself going back to the drawing board and simplifying my skincare routine. I stubbled upon Honest Beauty in Target one day and after reading how gentle and clean the product was, I figured it was worth the try. I haven't turned back since. These cleanser leaves your face feeling so clean and refreshed without leaving your skin overly dry or stripped of it's necessary oils. I follow it with the Thayers Facial Toner and the Honest Beauty Hydrogel Moisturizer. In my morning routine, I'll add a Vitamin C facial spray in between my toner and moisturizer for extra hydration. Ladies, if you love body scrubs I highly suggest trying this one out. You apply it in the shower and let it sit for a couple minutes before washing it off. Not only does it smell like a freaking caffeinated dream but it also makes your skin feel like a dream. This is a great addition especially for the warmer months of the year. I recommend using it at most 3 times a week for the best results. Okay so I am extremely new to the self-tanner game but because sundress season is among us, it desperately needed to be added to my routine. I bought this self tanner on Amazon which I know can be a tricky game to play with a totally new product but hey what else can you do in quarantine lol. I bought this with the application mitt to make sure that the product will go on evenly and it works great. It's recommended that you apply this to clean, dry skin and wear baggy clothes afterwards. I would recommend modifying the application frequency based off of how your body responds to the first application. I already have a natural olive complexion and this product states to apply it once a day for 3 days but I would look terrible if I applied it that frequently and it would not look as natural. Also, be sure that you wait as long as possible to shower after applying because the longer it stays on, the tanner you get. A saving grace!! I love this dang toner!! Toner is an important step in every skincare routine because it helps remove excess oil, makeup and dirt on the skin. This toner specifically helps balance the natural pH levels in your skin and is very gentle on the skin. It uses witch hazel and aloe vera to help naturally heal the skin. I highly recommend trying this out! There is nothing that I hate more than chalky tasting protein and this one is not like that at all. I was originally introduced to this protein powder by a fitness and lifestyle blogger named Kiley Miller. I mix it with Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk and guys it is so so so good! It tastes like a big ole' pile of flapjacks. I am not personally vegan but that is the only type of protein that this flavor of comes in. I am no fitness guru but I usually have a shake after my workouts to help my muscles recover and grow. If you are looking for a good protein powder with a wide selection of flavors, I highly suggest ordering from GHOST and if you are looking for killer workouts I suggest following Kiley on Instagram!
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