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Go-to Walking Gear

Go-to Walking Gear

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A few years ago, I became an avid walker. I was so into walking almost everyday, that there were some almost 100 degree days that I was out there. To be transparent, I started walking for mental purposes. I was deep in my feelings about things going on in my life at the time, which included learning my new normal after COVID. I had read that taking walks was a good way to help improve your mood and health, of course.

Recently, I’ve been craving daily walks again, but this time to help with my help. I’ve been so stressed and it’s beginning to affect my health.  Therefore, I started going on more walks, with the intent to make them daily; weather permitting.

I need my bluetooth headphones when I go walking, because helps me zone out. I zone out so much that I end walking longer than I think. Personally, I prefer headphones over earbuds, because it gives off the impression that I don’t want to be disturbed. This is especially needed when I decide to stop by the gym in my apartments.

Since I do walk with earphones, my best friend made sure I always have a safety device. I have a sound making device that’s also a stun gun. Plus, it’s cute! 😀

It should be obvious that you need good pair of shoes when walking. I have a pair that I walk and live in, but they are getting too big for me as I’ve lost weight. I’ve been doing research and the Brooks Ghost 15 seem like a winner for me and my needs.

When I first started at my current job, I use to have to be on my feet for extended time. This caused me to start experiencing pain in my feet and need arch support. I wear arch support bands, but  insoles for arch support is better for when I’m walking. Insoles for arch support not only support my arches, but help keep me balanced when I walk on uneven terrain.

One of the best purchases I made recently was this flat fanny pack. It lays flat against my waist, but holds my keys, safety device, and my ID. I also use this as a crossbody on days when I need to run errands, but it’s mostly used for carrying stuff when I’m on my hot girl walk. Love it so much!

Do you have any go-to walking gear or tips? Share below!

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15 Things I’d Tell 15 year old me

15 Things I’d Tell 15 year old me

 

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I’m not sure if I’m one of those people that want to know the future. However, I love being prepared for the possibilities, because I have anxiety. The other day, I was trying to recall the age when I felt anxious the most. It didn’t take me lomg to realize that was my 10th grade year when I was 15.

That was the year when my life started to change for the first time in a long time. We had moved out the part of city where I had spent modt of life. Not only did Imove to a new neighborhood, but also a new school where I knew absolutely nobody. I was the new chubby girl who was extremely shy and had to learn how to deal with new people in a environment that was completely different from my previous one.

I wish that girl could know what was ahead for her. She was uncertain about everything! Wondered would her life get better, but she never thought about how it would. She eventually be called ‘nonchalant’ by one of the new friends she would meet in high school. In fact, she was nonchalant and that’s what eventually helped her manuver life. Still, if I coulf give that uncertain 15 year a quick minute of insight into her future, this is what I would share with her.

15 Things I’d Tell 15 Year Old Me

  1. Chase happiness -When you seek things/situations that being you happiness, it leaves little to no room for the things that don’t
  2. Stretch more – OMG! The elders aren’t lying when they talk about having loosen those joints up just to ger out of bed.
  3. God is your BFF – In your late 20s, your brother is going to remarry an amazing woman. She’s going to lead you both back into church.. The church leads you to some of your closest friends.
  4. Relationships – You’re going to have some crappy ones – friends and partners. However, you build some really solid relationships, including friends you know you will have for the rest of your life. You end up reconnecting with yur childhood BFF again. You’ll drive to Texas at the middle of a pandemic to celebrate her 40th birthday. God is Good!
  5. 2020 – So, a pandemic happens across the world. Millions die, but we and our family survive. Only Erika and her son got it, but it was quick recovery.
  6. Kids – You never changed your mind about wanting kids. Luckily, all of your siblings had kids and you become an aunt to 4 handsome boys!
  7. Heart break – Yep, it sucks! However, they get easier to process, but not thoses situationship ones, tho! 🙁
  8. Don’t worry about things out of our control– Easier to say than so, because you also develop anxiety in your early 30s. However, you learn to stop worrying when you realize the situation and results are out of your control.
  9. Losing your mom will strengthen you – Wild to say, but #6 and the good people of #3 helped you through it.
  10. You’re going to stop biting your nails – Your late 20s was such a learning time, but also stressful. You become so concerned with your future that you don’t even think about biting your nails. We always wanted naturally long nails like our mom. We have her hands for real now! 🙂
  11. You’re going to lose weight – Slowly, but surely. At this moment, you’re almost in the same size you wore in junior high. Still chubby, but still cute.
  12. Take better care of your skin – I know, we’ve been battling acne for years and makeup helps cover it. However, learning to heal and take better care of your skin is the better option.
  13. College – You do go to college and graduate. However, you go down a profesional path and career that you can’t even imagine. It’s so goood!
  14. Show up – Show up for yourself and others. It’s a small act that can make a huge impact for you and them.
  15. Everything that’s supposed to happen will happen – I’m going to piggback off of #8, because it doesn’t matter what you do or don’t do sometimes. Just enjoy the ride.
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Things I Want To Do By The End of 2023

For the last few months, I’ve been trying to learn more about manifesting my ideal life. While reading an article about manifesting that I featured in last week’s Link-End post, they mentioned making a list. In case you didn’t know, I’m a list girl. If I can find a moment where I think will help me out, I will immediately put pen to paper. A well planned list will have me feeling like I can take on the world. Since I have a small list of things I want to do by the end of the year, I decided to create a list.

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Keep reading to see what things I want to do by the end of 2023.

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Current After Work Reset Habits

Current After Work Reset Habits

For the past couple of months, I’ve been feeling very stressed and overwhelmed, which fall under the umbrella of adulting.

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So, I’ve recently been making adjusts to my after work schedule to help combat these issues. I’ve been categorizing it as being more mindful. I would love to just lounge on my sofa until it gets dark enough for me to head to bed;  it’s not helpful. So, I’ve been making small, but impact changes to my after work reset to help me destress after work.

Keep reading to see these changes and maybe they could help you, too.

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