There are a few types of gifts.
The gift that you've always wanted but can't afford; the gift that you least expect but will be delighted as you find ways to use it; and the gift that you didn't want or ask for but the giver knows you'll need.
This holiday, I was given the gift of time - which fall under all three of the above gift type for me. Though unexpected, it is a gift that someone thought I'd need. So I will treasure it and make the best use out of it.
So this holiday, whatever gift you receive, big or small, unexpected or not - find a way to make use of it, treasure it and you will find it ended up bring you more joy and meaning than anything you asked for to start with.
Because if we all knew exactly what we need in life then where is the fun in living?
#HappyHolidays #TreasuretheGiftyouGet
Things I love from the Internet this week
1.
This list of top wellness trends prediction for 2017
2.
This interesting article about fixed vs.growth mindset and how to give praise (no need to have kids to benefit from reading this - this can be applied to your day-to-day relationships, how you work with and manage other people at work, etc.)
3. Finding out Kate Middleton's approved stress-relieve strategy from this
article (I'm also a big fan of doing this so I'm excited that I'm doing something right)
4. This very helpful video of how to squat correctly to achieve your personal fitness goal - whether your goal is to loose weight, tone, or run faster, there are variations you can do to get there more efficiently!
5. And lastly, this stunning video of North Vietnam
Happy December!
Every year, December 2nd reminds me to look back and reflect on how I've grown and where I want to be next until the next 1202. This year is no exception. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to say to myself every year that I have grown a little wiser and have stepped one step closer to my goals and dreams. I am excited for the next twelve months to come and am proud of myself for the things that I have set up for the coming future.
Twenty-five and I am more confident in myself than ever. Confident in my own skin, confident in my worth in this world, confident in my ability to stand up and speak up for what I believe in, and confident that I have the strength to push and work hard towards the things I am passionate about.
Twenty five and I am healthy. I am healthy in my mind and body. More than ever, I feel stronger and more capable of doing things that I never imagine I could do. I have found the value in quietness, and introspective. I see now the value of will power, of where your mind can take you to when your body gives up. One step at a time, I am taking care of the one and only body I was given and am learning how to take care of my mind and soul.
Twenty five and I am surrounded by love. I am incredibly grateful and humbled to have great friends and family all over the globe. Some people say quality over quantity when it comes to friends, but somehow I am lucky enough to have both. On days like today, I feel that love magnified and can't help but be happy and sad at the same time, as I long to be with everyone of you, everywhere on this earth. I am grateful for nights of long conversations doused with wine and for friends that are there no matter what.
Twenty five and I am proud. I am proud of the decisions that I've made. I am proud of the woman I am becoming. I am proud of my accomplishments, and proud of the life I've build for myself.
A little thought I wanted to share on this very special day of mine. I want to thank you all for being in my life and helped make me the person I am today. Cheers for more years to come and for a wonderful holiday season!
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