Health & Wellness 5 Practical Steps In Taking The Path To Recovery 7:00 AM 5 Practical Steps In Taking The Path To Recovery An addiction can take over your life because it can impact your relationships, career, and health. Change your lifestyle so you can prevent substance dependence from negatively affecting your future. While it's natural to feel afraid or uncertain, you must understand that treatment is the only way to move forward positively and change your life for the better. How to know if you are indeed addicted to a certain substance? What are the signs that you're an addict or an alcoholic? You can take something like this alcoholic quiz to gauge yourself and know if you need immediate professional help. You can't treat something if you don't realize and accept that it's an issue.To live the good life that you dream of, learn more about taking the path to recovery today. These five practical steps could greatly help: 5 Practical Steps in Taking the Path to Recovery 1. Talk to your loved ones about your addiction Your loved ones may or may not be aware of your addiction. Regardless, you must confide in them about your dependency. Get help starting from the people who accept you as you are.From calling up a reputable detox center to helping you rebuild your life once you leave rehab, your loved ones can offer you the support that you need. Don’t put off the conversation and speak to a family member or friend as soon as possible.Bringing your issues into the light is a huge step in the path to recovery. 2. Enter a respected rehab facility After discussing with your loved ones, your next step should be to enter a rehab facility. A California treatment center can help to detoxify your body and maintain sobriety long after you have left rehab. They can equip you with the right tools, techniques, and structure to enjoy a lifelong path to recovery. You can trust you will leave the center feeling happier, healthier, and more motivated than ever before to enjoy a positive future. 3. Start rebuilding your life After leaving the rehab, focus on rebuilding your life. Apologize to the people you have hurt throughout the years.Get a new healthy hobby or a new career that will make you want to jump out of bed every morning.Replace your toxic habits with healthful ones. If you were charged with a DUI following an addiction, add an ignition interlock device to your vehicle, so you can drive a car once again and restore your independence while recovering. 4. Remove Toxic People from Your LifeYou may have allowed some toxic people into your life that had led to your drug or alcohol addiction. Remove toxic people from your life so you will not be tempted to return to your old ways.Surround yourself only with people who bring out the best in you. 5. Join a helpful support group There are numerous support groups available near you, which can help you to stay on the right track.Attend Alcoholic Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or Overeaters Anonymous, to name just a few. You can meet and get inspired by stories of people who are living with similar addictions and issues. Try to regularly attend the sessions to ensure you remain on the path to recovery. Have you or anyone you know had substance independence issues before? What steps did you/they take to recover?
Music Man And Music: Interview With Soulful Artist Billy D. Johnson 8:00 AM Listening to Love Again will let you forget about the crazy world for a bit, breathe calmness in and worry out, feel loved...and love again. I'm always on the look out for good music. Not just music with a good beat or rhythm, but that with beautiful lyrics too. Something, I could relate to. A song that my soul sings about or makes me think in a good way. That's what soulful artist Billy D. Johnson's latest album Love Again is about. If you haven't yet, you've got to listen to it. Now. I had the privilege to get to know the man behind this amazing music. Here's what we talked about. Interview with Soulful Artist Billy D. Johnson About the music: How long have you been writing music and what made you start? I started playing music when I was 13 years old. I probably didn't start writing my own music until I was around 16 or 17 though. I was first inspired to play because of my dad. Which instruments do you play? I mostly play the acoustic guitar, but I also play electric guitar, bass, piano, mandolin, and a little bit on the dulcimer. Impressive! What else do you like to do during past time? Recently, I've started exercising, but music is my main hobby. What is your first (or favorite, if you can't remember the first) memory of music? I think my favorite memory would have to be recently when I was asked to play a song I had written over 10 years ago in church called "Fingerprints". Is your family musical? Other than my dad, not really. Who is your biggest influence in music? My dad would have to be my biggest musical influence. Who is one famous music artist---dead or alive, that you would want to meet? I'd have to say Anna Kendrick. She sings and she's a cutie! Do you see music as something you can turn into a full time career, or just a hobby you can earn from on the side? I've always looked at it as just a hobby but the older I get, the more I'm leaning towards making a full time career out of it. About the man - Billy D. Johnson: How do you balance your life between music, personal life and your profession? It kind of all blends together. I roll out of bed and usually grab a flavored bottle of water and head straight to the studio. I need to learn to have more fun! What do you honestly tell yourself when you look in the mirror? I think when I look at myself in the mirror, besides thinking that I need to shave more often, I think that God has given me a great gift. I know that I've made it this far because of God and I'm thankful for all that he's done for me. What is your ultimate dream in life? That thing you always pray/hope for. Well, about 3 years ago I would've told you I wanted to get signed by a major record label. Now, I think I'd just rather someone famous record my songs so that I wouldn't have to travel as much, because ultimately, I want to get married and have kids one day. I'm 32 so it seems like I'm running out of time, but I'm still hopeful that there's someone out there looking for a goofball like me. I know in my heart that God has someone for me. I've just gotta wait until the timing is right to find her. Favorite Life Quote: "Love one another as I have loved you." - Jesus Christ About the album - Love Again: Tell us more about your new album. My new album is called "Love Again". I started just for fun and before I knew it, I had enough songs to make an album. This album is all about Love. To whom do you dedicate this album? I think I'd have to dedicate my album to my future wife. The song "Find You" is about just that (finding the one). Where can people catch you and where can they buy your music? I'm not currently gigging anywhere at the moment, but my music can be found on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify by searching "Billy D. Johnson" or by going to my website www.billydjohnson.com. What can we expect more from your music in the coming years? Any future plans you'd like to share? The only real plan I have is for this year. I hope to release a Praise and Worship album featuring some female guests. I look forward to that album. As for now, I'll be chilling with Love Again. GOOD NEWS! Billy is generous enough to give you 20% off when you purchase his album using promo code lux20 upon your check out. Valid until 11:59 pm on 04/15/2017 only. Awesome deal!!! If you're looking for a soothing music to go with your morning coffee or afternoon tea or even evening wine, Love Again is the perfect choice. If you want to stay in the bathtub or enjoy a hot shower after a long day, Love Again could help wash away the day's stress. If you're going out for a relaxing walk---alone or with your dog, Love Again will set your pace just right. If you're on the road, either for a leisurely drive, or stuck in traffic, Billy's soothing voice in Love Again is the best company to help ease your boredom or take your mind off the stress that traffic brings. I say, if you can start your day with it, work with it during the day, and even end your day still listening to it, isn't that the perfect album to listen to? With all the hullabaloo going on around today, it's so nice to tune into something that can drown the noise and remind you that what matters most in this life is love. Listening to Love Again will let you forget about the crazy world for a bit, breathe calmness in and worry out, feel loved and love again. Follow Billy D. Johnson on Facebook and YouTube to get the latest update. Buy his music now and listen on Spotify, Soundcloud and iTunes. (photo credit) Love Again album cover
Guest Blogger What Failure Taught Me 6:55 AM A guest blog by Kristal Marie: "I have just started this new project. I am so excited; I have so many great ideas. I really hope it fails!" Said no one ever... Nobody sets out to fail, but it happens. The reality is if you desire to be successful you are going to fail at some point. Yes, failures are tough lessons, but they are also invaluable. The key to finding value in your failures is not to settle at failure's feet. Rather, if you learn from it, your failure is only one step along your path to success. What Failure Taught Me What failure really is Failure is nothing more than the omission of expected or required action. This is the literal definition. Failure is not the end unless you settle. You tried something and your expectation was not met. It is not over; it just means you try something else. Pick yourself up and try the next thing. Failure encourages change When you fail at something, you quickly realize that you need to change, your expectation, your process or sometimes both. Far too often we resist change, because change puts us outside our comfort zone. It took me many years to learn to embrace change. I avoided change like it was the plague. But, I have learned that change, in reality, is a good thing. Yes, it puts me outside of my comfort zone, but without change I can never improve. Improving life necessitates some kind of change. So it is when you fail. Unless you settle for your failure, you will change something, and that change will lead to improving you or your circumstances. Failure causes growth Here's the thing, success is great but the truth is, we don’t grow through our successes, we grow through our failures. When we are successful at something, we keep doing it over and over again. You don’t fix something that is not broken. But when we fail, it gives us an opportunity to learn new things to grow stronger and persevere through our failure. We learn to combat our fears and keep swimming forward. I was listening to an interview with Mary Shenouda, founder of the wildly successful Paleo Chef website and Phat Fudge. Shenouda was asked, “What if plan A doesn’t work out?” Her response was simply, “Sharks don’t swim backwards.” That attitude has made her the success she is today. No matter what obstacles or failures you encounter, like the shark, you keep swimming forward. Have this mind set, and your failures will propel you forward. Think of Michael Jordan, referred to as the best basketball player of all time. Guess what. He was cut from his high school basketball team.Thankfully, for millions of basketball fans, he did not settle for this failure. Jordan has said of his own career, “I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot, and I missed. I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Failure creates new opportunities When something works for us, we tend to stick with it. It is not very often that we go out looking for new opportunities when things are going well. But when we fail we will encounter new and better opportunities. We can be so busy saying ‘yes’ to every little opportunity because we are afraid to fail, that we miss better opportunities. Did you know that Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard to start his own business? No, it was not Microsoft. He started a business with Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen called Traf-O-Data. Never heard of it? I am not surprised. The business was a complete failure. But this failure created the opportunity to create the global empire that is Microsoft. Failure forces reflection A failure is an opportunity for personal reflection on your goals and what you are doing to achieve them. Ask yourself, “Am I doing what I should be doing? Is there something I could do differently that would suit me better? What other avenues can I pursue?” Often, when we stop and reflect on a failure, we see the failure occurred because there is something better suited for us. Do not be afraid to change and do something differently. It is your failures that lead to your ultimate success when you don’t settle at failures feet. Learn the lessons uniquely provided by your failures and enjoy your new opportunities you are sure to encounter on your path to success. Gifs from Google images About the author: I’m Kristal Marie. I blog at www.itsmyfavoriteday.com where I aim to inspire you to make each day your favorite day, whether by encouraging a simple frugal life, new ways to manage your time, and pursue your goals. I am all about turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Guest Blogger On A Happier Note 6:51 AM You are as happy as you decide to be. Guest blog by Chelsea. “She just wants you to make money since you are 24.” Who said this? My youngest sister of course. What was she doing besides subjecting me to ageism? She was using human reasoning to define me and God’s supernatural plan for my life. It was a day like that that I wish I would have said this to her: The Purpose Pusher The sad reality is that human beings today (you and me included) tend to think that if we had money, all our problems would be solved. Now don’t get me wrong. I’ve played the lottery a few times hoping to win it big. Yet, unlike so many others, my intentions were for good. If I won the lottery, most of what I won would not be spent on myself. I would try to pay off my parents’ house, fix it up, and give them a vacation for just the two of them. I would donate the rest to help out those who need it most (charities and worthwhile people who legitimately deserve a helping hand). Of course, I believe if I won the lottery there would be enough for all this because after all, my winning the lottery would be because my heavenly Father deemed it the appropriate time for me to come into that level of a harvest. Yet, even though I’m 24 years old and without steady income, I’m happier than I ever have been in my whole life. I bet you just read that above statement and looked at the computer screen and screamed: I mean my life is far from perfect or what I deem to be perfection in my eyes but I finally feel free. I work as a freelance writer for two companies currently and I also intern with a publisher doing public relations for authors. On the anniversary of Dr. King declaring his dream in one of the most inspiring speeches of all time, I also planted a stake in the field of dreams for my life and the goals I want to achieve. One of which is to become an author of multiple best-selling novels so I launched the site in order to expand my platform as an author. Yet, it also was a way for me to create opportunity in the area (and my dream career field) of public relations. Therefore, The Smart Cookie Philes was born. Yet, in the past five months since it was launched, I’ve never seen something grow into such a fruitful venture in my life, and I have only been paid about less than $100 for any sponsored work via the site. My point is this: Money doesn’t equal happiness because happiness isn’t external; it’s 100% internal. The only plausible reason my site is becoming a booming career venture is because: Another reason is because I’ve let the joy of the Lord be my strength. Family members (God bless their little hearts) may not understand what it means to be a remote professional, a freelance writer, or even a post-graduate who still lives with her parents. Yet, that’s totally okay. Why? Because I trust God. And I choose to enjoy my life every day. I’ve been reading Joyce Meyer’s newest book, Overload, which talks about freeing yourself from the pressures of stress, and so far, I find it to be one of Joyce’s best books yet (this coming from someone who has probably read at least thirty to forty of Joyce’s other titles in the span of three years so I may be a bit biased). In it, she mentions that, And a great attitude to take with you on this journey called life is “I’m not where I need to be but thank God I’m not where I used to be. I’m okay and I’m on my way!” I may not yet be a five star publicist or a best-selling author or even the most booked freelance writer but that’s okay. I serve a God who is limitless: Genesis 18:14: Is anything too hard for the Lord? No! Numbers 11:23(The MSG): God answered Moses, “So, do you think I can’t take care of you? You’ll see soon enough whether what I say happens for you or not.” And lastly, a verse that I read and said a thousand times before just became seen with fresh eyes, Matthew 19:26: With men, this is impossible. But WITH GOD, all things are possible (emphasis mine). A key point I want you to take away from this whole piece is that you can be extraordinarily happy while living an ordinary, everyday life. Expecting life to be one long series of exciting events is setting yourself up for disappointment, which ends up increasing stress levels and stealing your joy! Decide to be content and live life as it comes. Until next time, remember: Photo credit: Google Images (Tumblr) About the author: Chelsea DeVries Jesus Lover. 24 year old witty writer/poet/blogger. The Smart Cookie. I tend to see the best in people. Hoping to defend the media's greatest targets when I become a publicist. Saint Leo University graduate. Dog lover. Daydreamer. Believer. Child-like spirit. Hugger. Flower Child. Child of the One True King Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Food Top 10 Brain Foods During College Exams 10:01 PM Top 10 Brain Foods During College Exams Is it exam time again for college students? You can feel anxiety and tension in the air.Students hit their textbooks and notes daily and prepare for another arduous journey.Did you know that your food can significantly affect your exam performance? Research shows that a healthy diet significantly impacts students' school activities. Therefore, good nutrition should also be a part of your study plan. If you look forward to completing your tests with flying colors, here are the top ten quality brain foods you must eat during your college exams. Top 10 Brain Foods During College Exams 1. AlmondsAlmonds are wonderful brain food.Rich in protein, fiber, and monosaturated fats, almonds can boost your energy levels, and help repair the brain cells, thus, sharpening your memory. Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E are present in almonds that promote brain health. Also, they are a source of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids that can help increase the brain's intellectual levels. Eating almonds can help you feel fuller and can help in reducing the craving to munch on those unhealthy snacks. 2. Eggs Eggs are good brain food that you can prepare quickly. Better than those sugar-coated pastries and cookies, eggs are your best friend at the breakfast table. They are enriched with Vitamin B12 and protein and would keep you full longer than the simple cereals. Studies show that having boiled eggs can improve the brain, bone health, and eyesight. So why not improve your brain memory by eating eggs in the morning? 3. Green Tea Instead of grabbing an energy drink, try green tea during the exam period. As a healthy caffeinated drink, green tea acts as an antioxidant and helps in boosting concentration. It helps in reproducing healthy brain cells and improves memory. It removes the harmful substances in caffeine and helps prevent hypertension and sleep disorders.Hence, if you want to improve your grades, replace your coffee cup with green tea and stay energized. 4. Yogurt A carrier of good bacteria, yogurt can help you fight illnesses such as throat infections and ear infectivity and prevent colds. It acts as a carrier for other brain foods.As the number of good bacteria increases in your body, you feel healthier. During an experiment, women who consumed yogurt for a certain period showed better brain activity than those who didn't.Also, yogurt can help strengthen your digestive system. Add some fruits, and yogurt can be your perfect college exams snack. 5. Walnuts Walnuts are power nuts that help you stay healthy during the stressful exam season. They are abundant in Omega 3, an outstanding nutrient for the brain. They promote mental concentration and electrical signaling between the nerve cells. Vitamin B1 and B6 are also present and help promote nerve health. Walnuts are antidepressants that can boost brain activity and increase memory. Just add this superfood to your cereal bowl and provide the right fuel to your brain. 6. Green leafy vegetables Green, dark green leafy ones are the king of alkalization. They are a great source of vitamins, natural fiber, and minerals. These green leafy vegetables can improve everything, whether it is your eyes, brain, blood pressure levels, or mood. Moreover, they can keep you hydrated as they contain a lot of water. They are enriched with iron and natural fiber, which help improve the body's metabolism. If you feel tired often during exams, green vegetables can help in boosting the energy levels in your body. So, add some broccoli, spinach, or kale to your grocery list. As they say, the greener, the better. 7. Peanut butter Do you consider peanut butter an unhealthy food? It is a brain food enriched with Omega 3 fatty acids ideal for improving brain power. It also contains healthy fats and a good amount of protein that could keep you full for a long time. If you do not like peanut butter, eat peanuts instead. In addition, peanuts are rich in biotin, responsible for psychological well-being, and excellent antioxidants. So, peanuts are also a great snack to munch on. 8. Beans Beans are a great food to keep your brain working with low fat, high proteins, magnesium, and vitamin B.They digest slowly, keep blood glucose stable in the body and restrict fatigue. They are also a source of Omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants. They can help you lower cholesterol levels, improve bone health, and uplift your mood. Not to mention beans are budget-friendly and readily available, so they're perfect for the busy and frugal college student.Groceries, school projects, books, and supplies are enormous parts of your expenses. To help you lessen your costs, use online vouchers when shopping. Use Activated You discounts to buy supplements, so you still get the nutrients and brain foods you need without hurting your allowance. 9. Carrots Do you know that there are more than forty species of carrots? A great source of antioxidants and natural carbohydrates, carrots contain vitamins E, C, and Vitamin K, folate, potassium, magnesium, iron, and copper. Carrots help in reducing stress and hypertension and strengthen the immune system. You can consume them raw or juice them.Carrot juice benefits your digestive system and boosts your energy levels, so they're a must for college students. 10. Blueberries Often called a 'superfood,' blueberries are incredibly healthy. They contain a high amount of antioxidants.Enriched with Vitamin C, B6, magnesium, and fiber, they lower blood pressure, boost memory, and help increase the mind's learning capacity. Blueberries are rich in iron and zinc and can help maintain your bone strength. Ever wondered if these little berries would have such great nutritional benefits? Why not add them to your meal plan today? Final Thoughts Apart from these brain foods, staying well hydrated during exam times is highly advisable. So, have enough amount of water and stay away from sugar-filled drinks and soda. Instead, try some fresh juices and green tea. Eat smarter to enhance your studying power. Most of all, you should eat regularly to keep your energy levels steady. Adding these top ten nutritious brain foods into your diet will help sustain your health needs even during a taxing college exam week. Author Bio: Aditya Singhal co-founded GoDissertationHelp, a leading international online education portal. Imparting online dissertation help, apart from being a business, is also a passion for Aditya. He avidly indulges in helping students develop their skills and counsels them on their career aspirations.Edited by About Life and Love Admin
Listicle 21 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger 9:08 AM Youth is wasted on the young. -George Bernard Shaw Originally written for and shared on The Praying Woman There are many things I wish knew when I was younger. I used to say that 21 was my favorite age. It was when I became a full-fledged professional, it was when I first moved out of our house, it was when I met someone I thought I'd end up with, and it was when I became an integral part of the real world. That was when I felt like a real adult; when I thought I had everything figured out. Boy, was I so wrong. No matter how much we try to live each day to the fullest, there's always something we wish we should have done differently or known earlier, right? 21 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger You need to travel more Traveling makes you appreciate life more; the more you see new places and experience new things, the more you appreciate being alive. Traveling makes you see the beauty of nature up close, and appreciate the works of your Creator. You get to release stress, you worry less, you become a happier person eventually. You see things from a different perspective. Although in my defense, I had to put off traveling because I was helping in the house expenses and my siblings' education, I still could have allotted a budget for mini-vacations. Oh, well. I think the long wait made my traveling more exciting now that I get to do it. Start investing early. I've only learned about investing in the stock market when I was 27. And I didn't start investing then! Now, when I look at my portfolio and see how my investment has grown in only a few years, I think about the years I've wasted not investing. You live, you learn. Time is an illusion. When I was younger, it always felt like I had my whole life ahead of me. So, I kept on procrastinating; putting off reading that book I've always wanted to read, not dropping a message to a friend I haven't seen or talked to for a long time, not exercising daily, not saving and investing, not going out. Now, I look back and I realized I've wasted so much time planning and not acting. Friends come and go. You may feel a certain connection with some people and think you could be friends forever. Truth is, if you're not losing friends you're not growing up. When you feel like the friendship is not helping you grow anymore, you're not learning anything new, or it's holding you back, know that it's normal. Also, you'll find out some people also change, and feel like you don't belong in their world anymore. It's either you've outgrown them, or they've outgrown you. Either way, it's time to let go. It's okay to be the odd one out. When you're young, people your age call partying cool and not partying boring. In my head though, it's the other way around. Still, majority wins so you go out and hang out as you're expected. But, it's okay to be the odd one out. Don't be afraid to be different. Celebrate your uniqueness. Why fit in when you were born to stand out? -Dr. Seuss You'll get your heart broken. You'll be hurt and broken. Maybe once, maybe twice. It's all part of the package. Only a very few are lucky enough to end up with their first love. Most mortals will have to meet a few wrong people before they meet the right one for them. It's never too late to pursue a passion or change career path. If you're not happy with what you do anymore, it's never too late to shift. If you're itching to pursue something you've always wanted, don't delay it. There's a reason why that dream or passion has been planted in your heart. Use it to bless the world. You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. -Les Brown Take more risks. When you're young, you have more opportunities to fail. More opportunities to fail means more opportunities to learn. More opportunities to learn is more opportunities to succeed. Plus, you become wiser and stronger in the process. You can't change a person or save the whole world. It's God's job to change a person, not yours. Your job is to accept and love them for who they are. The change will follow. If they're sucking out your energy, learn to love them from a distance. You'll go crazy trying to save the world. It's frustrating! What you can do is try to save one person at a time. How? Be a friend. Listen. Empathize. Share your time. Let them feel they matter. Never underestimate the power of kindness. If it is peace you want, seek to change yourself, not other people. It is easier to protect your feet with slippers than to carpet the whole of the earth. -Anthony de Mello Dance, run, hike. Dare to try something new. Go out of your comfort zone while you still can. While you still have the stamina, the energy and the time, do something that you think you'll never be able to do. People you know and care about will eventually die. That's the hard truth. We can't live forever. Cherish the people around you, show them you care, and never miss an opportunity to affirm. Words are powerful, and it's impact can resonate forever. Haters gonna hate. It's not what you do, it's not what you say, it's how you affect them. And how you affect them is not your call. How you treat others is a direct extension of how you feel about yourself, and when you try to make someone else feel bad or embarrassed of who they are, it’s deplorable. A happy, secure person wants to share their light. -Maddison Jensen What do you wish you knew when you were younger? Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Lux Thinking Aloud Hustle 10:30 PM Hustle I have been working online as a copywriter and content writer even before the C OVI D-19 outbreak. But like the rest of the world, my life in the time of c oron avi rus has been drastically changed too. I've not been this anxious since after my wedding. (Brides will understand) For a few weeks, I was demotivated. I used to wake up as early as 5:30 am before this crisis. Now I can't sleep before midnight and the earliest time I get out of bed is 10:30 am. And only because my husband wakes me. What's happening right now is undeniably depressing. But as I mentioned in my previous post, I could be stubborn. I refuse to let this crisis get the better of me. I dismiss the thought that this invisible enemy will be the reason for my defeat. Not to sound dramatic or anything but after this l ock do w n, I choose to emerge as a winner. So, I decided to hustle again. Giphy Back to the grind I started to journal again. This time here on my blog as daily posts. I became active in my Freelance Tribe again. I participated in the challenges. I read the resources they send. I followed the tips they share. The Digital Marketer is generous enough to make their (expensive but valuable) training courses available for free. It's only for a limited time so I am hoping to finish all the training that I can apply in my online career. I am reaching out to my clients again. Not really to sell anything but to just check on them. Relationship building is crucial in online businesses. And also, I'm sincerely wishing them well. I will be scheduling emails for my subscribers and posts on my social media accounts soon. So if you're one of my subscribers (THANK YOU!) or if you follow me on socials, expect to hear from me soon. 😉 Giphy Shameless plug Follow me on my blog's: Instagram lifeandlove_blog Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/aboutlifeandloveblog/ I also have a vegan Instagram account. Follow vegancopywriter for tips, facts, memes, and beautiful photos of animals and nature. Physical hustle The other day, I was looking at simple yoga poses I can try at home. Sadly, I don't have a yoga mat, and doing it on a hard floor or soft bed is challenging. The first item I will purchase after the lockdown? A yoga mat. For now, I just did some stretching exercises on a ball. It's important to stay physically strong and healthy especially during a global p ande m ic. Giphy Keep hustling If you were like me who was hit emotionally and mentally by the crisis and felt like life knocked you down, here's my hope for you: that you get back up, dust yourself off, and keep on keeping on. This virus will soon be eradicated. This global crisis will soon end. As the saying goes: Tough times never last, but tough people do. -Robert H. Schuller When all this is over, I want to look back and say that I conquered my fears and I am still victorious. How about you? Your turn What is your biggest challenge during this C OVI D-19? How do you keep yourself motivated? What is the first thing you will buy after the l oc kd own?
