Mentality Monday #9

Good morning! Law of Bambi has returned to action after a week's break. Beginning this new month, I'm looking ahead to what will be happening. I will be continuing posts about love on Wednesdays as I move into the second month of Living the Fruits of the Spirit, towards the middle of the month I will be posting my second interview and along with that starting my second 30 day challenge - and it's going to be awesome! There will be more confessions, more causes to share with you that are worth supporting, and more things to be thankful for. I hope you enjoy it all.

With our Mentality Monday quote this morning, I want to remind everyone to truly think about the things you say and do. It occurs to me how many thoughtless and insensitive things are said through the mask of social media or under the excuse of "a joke." If it is at someone else's expense - it's not funny. It makes you a bully. Think about what you're saying! You might be referring to a famous person or someone you don't know, but you're really referring to anyone who has been through the same situation. It may seem low key and like I'm making a mountain out of a molehill, until you're sitting on the other side of those comments hearing someone talk senselessly about a situation they know nothing about. Don't make assumptions about things you know nothing of. Even if you have been through something similar - it's not yours to judge or minimize. We're all different. What is excruciatingly hard for me to deal with could be simply not an issue for you. Don't presume to understand another's battles. Give them some compassion and love. That's what they need from you - not more criticism. Think of others more often this week, please. I'm sure they'll appreciate it.

Mentality Monday #8

This week I won't be posting - sorry guys - but I've got to get some things in order life wise so I'll have to take the time away. I wanted to give you a quote to keep in mind this week though and I hope you'll all spend the week being kind and helping those you can.  See you next week!

Mentality Monday #7 & Healthy Living Monday

So I decided to merge the two Monday posts today because the quote I picked for today works so well with both posts! I want you all to remember as you begin this new week the beauty that comes from surviving struggle. You're never as proud of yourself for an achievement as you are when you have fought for it. It's what makes watching athletes and artists so amazing - they're doing something you either couldn't do or it would take a lot of pain and effort to be able to do (granted there are some things I will simply never be able to do, but there are a lot that I could do if I worked for it). Embrace your struggle this week and think about what you're working for.

There is no recipe for this fitness Monday post, but I have started my gym routine today of going to the gym every morning at least 5 days a week. It's not the best thing in the world to have to wake up so early (considering I'm really not a morning person) but there's some great things with it too. I get to start my day with fitness and set the tone for the rest of the day, and I also get to have some time alone first thing in the morning. Which - let me tell you - is just awesome. I'm still eating healthy and low carb (yay eggs and bacon!) but the daily exercise will be a big move of improvement to not only losing weight but just returning to the fit person I used to be. And to getting me closer to those 5 and 10k races I want to do this year!

Hope that you all have a wonderful Monday and enjoy the week focusing on the good that will come from the bad in your life. There's always something to be grateful for - you just have to find it.

Mentality Monday #6

For those of you unaware, today is my 27 birthday. I will be spending the day doing 27 acts of random kindness. While I do that here's your quote to help you kick your week off. I'll write my healthy living post tonight for an evening post and later on I'll share a post about how today unfolds. I send all of you love and gratitude for the beautiful well wishes I've already received so early this morning!  Happy Monday,  everyone!

Mentality Monday #5

I love this quote from Margaret Thatcher so much! It's the perfect thing for all of us to remember as we start new goals and projects with the new year. So keep this in mind while you make your way through your week, and try to remember it any time you feel like you have failed at something. Webster defines failing something as 'to end without success.' You didn't fail, you just have to choose to start again. As long as you do that, you haven't failed at anything. Goals are to be worked towards - not easily achieved.

Enjoy your week, everyone, and keep fighting your battles!

Mentality Monday #4

Mentality Monday #3

I received this quote in my email this morning and felt that it was the perfect thing to share for Mentality Monday and had to whip up an image to replace what I'd planned for you all. Here's to starting the week off right and the struggle for a better future. 

Stay tuned today for a special second post!

Mentality Monday #2

So yesterday was Monday, I realize. I have trouble with keeping my days straight lately. That being said, here's you're Mentality Monday quote! Have a wonderful and heartfelt week, everyone!

Mentality Monday

Today starts a new practice. No silly Man Crush Monday here, it's Mentality Monday. Each week I'll post a quote to share with you and help put you all in the right mentality for the week. Live presently, everyone. If you want to contribute and be a part of the idea, use #mentalitymonday to share your own thoughts of inspiration, compassion, and gratitude on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!