QT

People are just people, they shouldn't make you nervous.

QT

Never allow waiting for something to become your habit. 

QT

No one is you, and that my dear, is your own superpower.

Dealing with Anxiety

A lot of people struggle with anxiety, I am one of them.

Anxiety is not taken seriously by most and cannot be truly understood when explained. 

For everyone, how they feel and react is up to them. Some people can talk themselves out of it, some people curl up on a ball suffering physically.

I instantly feel my body tense up completely, my breathing gets shallow and soon enough it's hard to catch my breath. If things get really bad, I vomit and cry. 

Anxiety is something I don't know how to control, don't know how to calm myself down. But I have an anthem, to raise my spirits when I'm feeling weak and incapable of overcoming this. 

Fight Song - Rachel Platten

To her, the song is about her overcoming obstacles in life to get where she is today. To me, it's a song explaining what I feel like with anxiety and how determined I am to persevere and learn how to control it. 

Whatever you're dealing with, find a song, a quote or even a person that understands the wrecking balls inside your brain. Scream it loud, let it out. And never, ever give up fighting. 

xo - d

Day 2...and Day 3....okay and maybe Day 4 too.

I don't really ever get too busy to post, but the past couple of days I have been. 

I also have been way too busy to go to the gym...which is actually pretty upsetting to me because I've felt super inspired to work my chubby butt off! But instead I've eaten not-so-well because of my busy schedule (If you live in Florida, you know there aren't a ton of healthy options for food around here.)

I have a specific way I want to feel. Yes, most people would think someone would work out for a certain look they want - which of course, is a benefit to a healthy lifestyle. For me, I love the healthy lifestyle for how I feel on a day to day basis. I have more energy, I'm happier and don't have troubles sleeping OR staying awake. I feel better and look better, so really it's a win win situation.

I'm excited to get the gym time back into my schedule and hopefully I can start on Saturday. 

xo - d

QT

I cannot fathom how tall your trees could grow if you stopped chopping the tops in fear of someone else cutting you down.

Day 1: It's Happening

Ha....so about going to the gym.

Today when my alarm went off I laid in bed for an hour debating whether or not I should go. I decided to go shopping for a charity gala I'm attending instead (masquerade, will post pictures!)

So while out and about, I had peach green tea....while on the hunt for Sm'oreos (not the actual name but it definitely should be!) I found them after four stores!!

I know what you're thinking, how unhealthy and pathetic to check four stores for cookies but I have a list of favorite flavors and s'mores is in the top five.

(Peach, Mango, Cotton Candy, Raspberry and S'mores.)

Plus, my boyfriend came home from New York today and his all time favorite flavor is Oreo...so it just worked for us.

I know this is a late post for me, so I'll be sure to post earlier tomorrow. Hopefully I'll go to the gym tomorrow when the alarm clock sings..

xo - d

Board Challenge

Don't get me wrong, I love Pinterest. I have numerous boards (probably too many) that have way more pins on them than I could be happy to admit but today while I was pinning my life away I realized I pin things and very seldom do I actually go back and look at it even try what I'm pinning. So I've decided to challenge myself (you're welcome to take this challenge too!) Starting tomorrow morning I'm going to challenge myself at one month increments to do and try all the things on specific boards. Obviously I can't try this experiment out on all of my boards like beauty, desires and future family because 1. You just cannot dye your hair every couple of days....or weeks. 2. I'm not getting married anytime soon and 3. Reread number 2. 

But I can do this challenge on boards like "I swear my heart is in my stomach", "DIY", and, my first board challenge, "It's Happening." 

This board has been filled with fitness inspiration, healthy food alternatives and recipes, different work out regimens and planning. I have been posting this stuff for, no not months, years. So starting tomorrow at 7 am sharp, my alarm is going to sound and I'm going to be getting up to go to the gym that I pay for every month but don't attend.

Stay tuned, I'll keep you posted. xo - d

QT

Have you loved yourself today?

Find your happy place!

This is so crucial. You really have to find somewhere that you feel most relaxed and comfortable - the good news, you probably already have and haven't realized it yet. 

Mine? My bathtub. Nothing is better (to me) than throwing a bath bomb in my hot running water while lining my tub with my bath time essentials. With my favorite, warm candle lit and a cup of tea in my hand - nothing can get better. 

Fun fact: that's when I do a lot of my blogging as well. I have a "bath bar" or so I call it, where I put my laptop, phone and mug of tea (or coffee depending on time of day) (UPDATE: I'm still drinking coffee - just not allowing my body to rely on it.) 

During semester, it's easier for me to keep busy and on task when sitting in the bath. Because let's face it, you can't get out of the bath and make dinner with people in the house. 

My point of this ramble is, find your happy place and go there more often. xo 

- d