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Thankful for sunshine

Tracy Helps You’s Thankful Thoughts for Today ~ 11/2/14

November 2, 2014 ~ November 2, 2014 ~ Today I am thankful for sunny days. Over the years, I have discovered that I am somehow much happier and in a better mood when the sun is shining. Even if the temperature is only in the mid 40’s … I think sunny is always better than grey and cloudy.
Every Autumn, around the time we change the clocks, I always feel like it really affects me when it gets dark before dinner time. I don’t know if I would call it depressed, but I do feel “down in the dumps” and tired more often.
Some people suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). I don’t think I have it, but I think I can understand (in my own small way) how they are feeling.
If I’m in a bad mood or having a bad day, I like to try to go for a walk out in the sunshine … it always makes me feel better. I’m sure getting exercise and fresh air plays a big part, but I like to attribute my improved state of mind to the sunshine 
Today I am thankful for sunny days
Even if the temperature is only in the mid 40’s … I think sunny is always better than grey and cloudy.

Every Autumn, around the time we change the clocks, I always feel like it really affects me when it gets dark before dinner time. I don’t know if I would call it depressed, but I do feel “down in the dumps” and tired more often.

Some people suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). I don’t think I have it, but I think I can understand (in my own small way) how they are feeling.

If I’m in a bad mood or having a bad day, I like to try to go for a walk out in the sunshine … it always makes me feel better. I’m sure getting exercise and fresh air plays a big part, but I like to attribute my improved state of mind to the sunshine 

♥ Today I am thankful for sunny days ♥

Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets

Tackle Spring Cleaning Early ~ Kitchen To-Do List Update

It’s the first day of March ~ so here’s an update on my early kitchen spring cleaning challenge I gave to myself.

First I’d like to apologize for posting so sporadically lately … I’ve been feeling a little under the weather for the last couple of weeks. Nothing major, mostly just feeling worn down and dealing with sinus issues 🙁

That, coupled with my perfectionist / all or nothing mindset, well … lets just say I felt like I couldn’t post about my kitchen progress because I thought because I didn’t keep up with my own expectations, that I had failed.

I’m working on trying to wrap my brain around a new outlook (we’re all a work in progress … right?) for life ~ Something is Better than Nothing 🙂

So, here are SOME THINGS (from my earlier kitchen to-do list post) that I did accomplish in February …

  • Emptied out, wiped down, and re-organized the inside of the cabinets
  • Scrubbed and de-greased the outside of the cabinets
  • Cleaned the oven and microwave
  • Washed the windows and curtains
  • Cleaned the ceiling fan

So … this is where my new mindset needs to kick in … I accomplished SOME THINGS from my to-do list 🙂  It’s not done perfectly (something has already spilled over and splattered in the microwave), but it’s better than nothing ~ There is still plenty of time and plenty to do for spring cleaning 🙂

Does anyone else suffer with an all or nothing mindset ? How do you deal with it ? Please share your ideas and thoughts …