Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Explore

When you hear the word explore, What's the first thought that comes to mind? Is it adventure? Traveling? Does it sound expensive or uncertain? It can be all these things, but it doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, you can make getting to know your county better a cause for exploration. I know it... Continue Reading →

Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Carnivals

We're knocking on June's door. With Memorial Day (May 27, 2024)  around the corner, towns are putting up signs for local parades and carnivals. It's the time of the year where entertainment comes to you (in the U.S. at least). In the spirit of fun, I drew inspiration from carnivals. They are a summer staple.... Continue Reading →

Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Studio Ghibli

I'll admit I haven't seen every Studio Ghibli film, but I do plan to borrow the films my library has available. I just have to carve out time to enjoy them. Over the weekend, I decided I wanted to watch Howls Moving Castle by myself. Meaning all mommy request we deferred to Daddy. Why was... Continue Reading →

Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Grief

You're probably wondering, "What's motivational about grief?" Well, it's something that many of us try to avoid. Denying this natural emotion can do more harm than good. Although it's common, the grief process isn't on size fit all. I decided to do this for those that have mixed emotions about this time of year. Spring... Continue Reading →

Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Ocean

It seems that Summer is swiftly heading our way. It makes me think about ways to beat the heat. Naturally, water comes to mind. Pools, water balloons, slip'n'slides, and water guns fill shopping carts, but what about the unrestricted water. The kind that puts life into perspective. That my friend would be the ocean. A... Continue Reading →

Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Uncle Iroh’s Element Breakdown

Growth can be spurred by a deeper understanding of our community, but you'll eventually hit a wall. To overcome, it's important to embrace humanities diversity. Uncle Iroh uses this thought process to neutralize a fatal blow developed by the fire nation. In fact, studying water bending helped him figure out how to redirect lightning. For... Continue Reading →

Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Home Management

You know, managing a home can feel like thankless work. There are tasks that must be done at irregular times for different reasons. Doing them all without a reasonable maintenance schedule can make it overwhelming. That's not including the unavoidable daily tasks. Depending on how you look at it, home management can be your easy... Continue Reading →

Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Rain

There's something soothing about a rainy day. A hot drink and a warm blanket look inviting. An urge to snuggle envelopes you. On the flip side, it can ruin a day full of errands and important situations. Motivation evaporates. These feelings  really vary case by case. Today, I'm choosing to embrace the good that comes... Continue Reading →

Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Sakura Cherry Blossom

Since it'll officially be Spring this week, I thought a lovely muse would be a sweet way to jump start our week. Sakura Cherry Blossoms are beautiful. They don't hang around long, but they leave a lasting impression. Their petals dance like the leaves that fall in autumn. It's the beauty before the harsher season... Continue Reading →

Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Spring Forward

This week, I decided to go with a Spring themed Motivational Monday, because I'm tired. Springing Forward can feel exhausting, making it much easier for negativity to rain on my parade. Since Spring is notorious for rain, that's literally and figuratively true. For example, nature will be coming back to life and bringing all the... Continue Reading →

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