For Amanda & I, hobbies are a necessity. We pour so much time into our business that it consumes our life. Friends will ask us, “What did you guys do this weekend?”. Too often the answer is work. Hobbies are our chance to escape.
Today spend time on your favorite hobby. If you don’t have a hobby, use today to explore activities that interest you.
When I was a kid we were always laying in the grass gazing up at the stars. Tonight Amanda and I will be taking in the view of the skys above Florida. Let us know if you see anything neat like satellites, planets or UFO’s!
I’m starting a diet on Friday. Yes, this is a self-serving resolution. I wanted to end my sweet tooth with a bang by preparing a special dessert. I’m still torn between making cannoli’s or chocolate chip cookies. They may be simple desserts but they mean the most to me.
Please share the desserts you make or eat today.
Chocolate!
Today you’ll be telling yourself that you can lose weight, you will quit smoking and you do deserve that promotion. And gosh darnit, people like you!
I’m sorry if this resolution sounds like a Stuart Smalley (video) but if you keep telling yourself that your life sucks, your life is hard, that you’ll never make more money, you’ll never be happy, or that your boyfriend is cheating on you…. well, you can absolutely make all of those things a reality just by thinking that way.
Instead, think that your life is happy and amazing and it will be! Stop creating problems that don’t exist, or they will. Besides, nobody likes hanging out with negative Nancy’s or complainers (seriously, we won’t ever tell you, but we’re thinking it).
Sometimes the first step is teaching your mind to shut up when you start diving into a pool of negativity.
In the words of Barney Stinson, “when I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead.”
Be awesome instead.
Sometimes our pride gets the best of us. We make decisions and we stick to them. Sometimes our decisions don’t pan out the way we wanted but keep supporting them with our time, attention and money.
There have been times in my life where I have made poor decisions only to keep making them so I wouldn’t look like a chump or a quitter. Today, put to rest any poor decisions you’ve made in the past. Stop feeding them and move on.
Debt is a serious issue for a lot of people. Today you’ll be taking a good look at what kind of debt you have. I’ve been personally using online applications like Mint and Ready for Zero to help me figure out where I’m spending my and how I can reduce any debts in the future.
Don’t be afraid, face your debt head on.
I’ve been feeding my inner geologist over the past couple months by going emerald mining, gemstone cutting and rock hunting. In fact, last week I bought a Facetron lapidary machine so I can get into cutting my own gemstones and the guy who sold it to me was a real craftsman.
So today, fire up the internet and find out what kind of rocks and gemstones are found in your area. Think of this as a treasure hunt. Can’t do it today? Then plan a trip this summer.
Then, find a of couple spots and go digging.
Good luck and let me know what you find! We just went digging for Emeralds in Hiddennite, NC last month and it was awesome.
The summer is here and that means one thing, BBQs! Take some time today to grill something special for your friends or family. We just got these sweet marinade & salad dressing combo packs the other day, so I’ll be making Amanda some grilled chicken. Don’t forget the charcoal or propane!
It’s Friday. The end of the week. You may have already checked out for the weekend, but resist the urge; Fridays can often be your most productive day! Don’t quit until you have everything done today. When you get everything done, there will be nothing to worry about over the weekend!
Amanda and I have been working like crazy this week. Today will be our most productive day, and will hopefully lead to a very relaxing weekend thinking about nothing but all the fun crap we’re gonna do.
Our skin is the biggest organ we have. Sometimes it’s often the most neglected.
My grandmother is 98 years old. She has always moisturized her face every night before bed. People are often astonished to find out how old she because she looks so youthful. I attribute her youthful appearance to her night time moisturizing routine.
Today, moisturize your skin so you”ll look great at 98 too.