Wednesday, June 24, 2020

20 Ways To Enjoy Summertime At Home

Posted by Katherine Isabella Moon

Photo courtesy of Karolina Grabowska of KaboomPics

Without any hesitation, when asked what my favorite season was, I would always say Summer, as I'm sure many people would say. Summertime is often an exciting time of the year for a lot of people, especially those who frequently visit theme parks, festivals, beaches, pools, or other places that are often associated with summer. When you're a child or teen, Summer means school is out, and you're free to do what you want without worrying about homework. For many people, Summer means spending extra time and making memories with friends and family. Although for me, as an introverted homebody, my enjoyment of Summer has always come more from the season itself, and the fact that the weather is usually pleasant, it's the exact opposite of Winter.

That being said, more often than not, I'd find myself spending almost the entirety of the summertime at home. And while there are a few summer activities I'm more than happy to venture away from home for, I can't say that I haven't found ways to make the most of my summers right from home. And it looks like this year, we're all going to have to try to find ways to make the most of this summer at home. Sure, things are starting to open up again, but I don't particularly feel great about going into potentially crowded places in the name of Summer fun. Even though 2020 was supposed to be the year I got out more, I'm okay with having my Summer fun at home for another year if it means staying safe and keeping others safe. I certainly know how to enjoy the lovely weather from home, so this year I'll do just that once again.

Making The Most Of A Bad Day

June 14, 2020

Sunday, June 14, 2020

Making The Most Of A Bad Day

Posted by Katherine Isabella Moon

Photo courtesy of Ellieelien on Unsplash

No matter how much we may try to avoid them, bad days happen. Every now and then, in one way or another, shit happens. Shit that can just ruin your mood or throw your whole day off. Perhaps you didn't hear your alarm, or you woke up super later. Maybe you heard or saw something somewhere that pissed you off or made you sad, and it was enough to ruin your mood for the day. Perhaps you got into an argument with your significant other or your best friend. Or you're highly disappointed because your plans for the day got canceled. Maybe you spilled your coffee or dropped your lunch. Perhaps you woke up feeling a little under the weather, and you're physically not feeling great, leading to you not feeling great mentally. Maybe you simply have PMS, and there is no other reason why you're grumpy, and you're grumpy that you're grumpy. Perhaps you have no clue why you feel like crying and/or going on an all caps rage. Whatever the reason you're having a bad day, it happens to the best of us.

It's okay to have a bad day. As a matter of fact, it's okay to have a bad day, even if it's over something petty. I get it, life can be a huge asshole sometimes. Some days, the little things just get to you, especially if you're already dealing with a lot. Sometimes things pop up and ruin your day, and regardless of whether it's something big or small, what you're feeling is valid. But on that note, you don't have to keep feeling this way. If you can help it, you shouldn't let a bad day ruin your entire week. Honestly, you shouldn't even let small things ruin your whole day if you can help it. I know that not everything can be solved instantly, or even within 24 hours, sometimes not even a week or month. But if you're simply having a shitty day, there are a few ways you can turn it around, or at least prevent tomorrow and the rest of your week from sucking.

Morning Habits That Make Or Break My Day

June 05, 2020

Friday, June 5, 2020

Morning Habits That Make Or Break My Day

Posted by Katherine Isabella Moon

Photo courtesy of Gaelle Marcel on Unsplash

Through a little bit of trial and error, I have created a daily routine that works well for me and helps me to feel great, thus making me more productive while working from home. For me, it has always been crucial to have some sort of a daily routine in place to keep me motivated and to help me productively go about my day, starting first thing in the morning. As a matter of fact, my morning routine is actually the most crucial part of my entire daily routine, as the choices I make in the morning often dictate what the rest of my day is going to look like. While the majority of my morning routine is focused on self-care and making the most of the early hours of the day, and can sometimes be omitted if I'm in a rush, some parts of my morning routine are absolutely vital to getting on the right path for the day.

Seriously though, not only do the choices I make in the early hours of my day affect my productivity, but how I end up feeling mentally and physically throughout the day. The path I choose to take in the morning influences the choices I make throughout the rest of my day and into the evening. As a matter of fact, I was quite surprised at just how much some of my choices influence my entire day once I started to notice a pattern with them. There's actually one habit in particular that I didn't realize was essential for me at all until I started noticing how it influenced my day!

30 Days Of POSITIVE Social Media Use

June 02, 2020

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

30 Days Of POSITIVE Social Media Use

Posted by Katherine Isabella Moon

Laptop sitting on a desk next to hot beverage

Photo courtesy of Jelena Mirkovic on Unsplash

Even before I started my blog, I was spending the vast majority of my time on social media. Admittedly, it would probably be beneficial for me to cut back on the amount of time I spend looking at a screen, as I'm often spending at least 12 hours a day on my computer; and that's a low estimate. Is that terrible? Probably. But personally, I don't view social media or technology in general as being a bad thing. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of negativity on social media, but there's also a lot of positivity. I'd be lying if I said that technology hasn't had both a positive and a negative impact on my life, but personally, I like to focus on the positive. I honestly believe that social media is what you make of it, and it mainly depends on how you choose to use it.

Personally, I often find myself using modern technology for self-care, and I find that it can actually be uplifting when you look in the right places. Especially right now, as it's making it easy for us to stay connected during these uncertain times where we can't be together physically. All of that being said, while there's still undeniably a lot of negativity and darkness on the internet, I would personally prefer to use social media in an uplifting way. If I'm going to be spending most of my time at my desk, I might as well do something positive with my time online. So with that in mind, I have decided to create a 30-day challenge to use social media in a way that makes a positive impact on my own life and helps to uplift others as well. I want social media to be a fun and uplifting way to stay connected, even when we're apart. So I'd like to challenge myself, and whoever is interested, to do something positive on social media every day for 30 days.