How Norwegians Prepare for Cross Country Skiing
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by Atle
4y ago
How Norwegians Prepare for Cross Country Skiing After skiing in Norway for the first time this past winter, I thought it would be fun to share some essentials I learned from seasoned locals. More specifically, I’ll talk about what Norwegians wear and what they bring when they go skiing. Let’s take a look. What to wear Wool. Wool. Wool. Wool. Wool in Norway is unlike any wool I have experienced in the USA. Atle told me the norm when skiing was to wear woolen long underwear with a wool sweater, wool socks, and a wool hat. I had been mentally preparing myself for being itchy and mild ..read more
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What To Do When You’re Feeling Stuck
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by Ayla
4y ago
What To Do When You’re Feeling Stuck We’ve all been there: In a rut. Stuck. Frustrated and upset. Today, I want to share the top 6 things to do when you’re feeling stuck. These tips will shorten your frustration, turn your mood around, and get you back into the rhythm faster than if you tried to force yourself. Tip #1 Stay calm and avoid getting worked up When it comes to psychological blocks and burnout, getting hyper focused and trying to force the matter will never solve the problem or help you recover faster. Imagine you are building a house of cards. You need to be precise an ..read more
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7 Reminders Why Sales Usually Are Not a Bargain
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by Ayla
4y ago
7 Reminders Why Sales Usually Are Not a Bargain I spent my entire life shopping from sales racks and searching for bargains. Until I realized my fixation on sales had become an obsession compelling me to buy things I didn’t need. Don’t fall prey to the retailers gimmicks to trick you into buying things you don’t need. Here are 7 reminders I tell myself whenever I feel tempted to “just check out” the sales rack. Reminder #1 Do not buy anything just because it is on sale Don’t feed the compulsion to buy because something is heavily discounted. If there is a $400 pair of jeans on sal ..read more
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8 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude
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by Ayla
4y ago
8 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude Expressing gratitude genuinely makes us feel good. It also makes other people feel good. Gratitude is contagious. So, don’t save giving thanks for thanksgiving. Here are 8 simple ways to practice gratitude every day. #1 Write a letter to someone important in your life Perhaps to a teacher who inspired you, your parents, a friend or family member. Write them and tell them how much they mean to you. It’s a simple way to express gratitude because it doesn’t have to be perfect. They’ll appreciate it no matter what. The most important thing is that yo ..read more
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The Real Reasons Why Social Media is Addictive
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by Atle
4y ago
The Real Reasons Why Social Media is Addictive You know it. I know it. Deep inside, we all know it. Social media is addictive. And in today’s post, I’ll explain exactly why. Social media addiction is real Social media consumption has increased by over 50% since 2012. According to numbers from Statistia, the average user spends more than 2 hours per day browsing social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. At the same time, we’re seeing warning signs appearing across the globe: One recent study in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology suggests there’s a ..read more
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Why Retail Therapy Does More Harm Than Good
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by Ayla
4y ago
Why Retail Therapy Does More Harm Than Good Retail therapy is becoming more popular. And people are calling it self-care. But it actually does more harm than good. In today’s post, I’ll explain the 9 reasons why retail therapy does more harm than good, and give you a few healthier alternatives. Reason #1 Retail Therapy is Addictive I’ve spent almost my entire life buying into the myth of retail therapy. After all, it wouldn’t be so popular if there wasn’t some truth to the practice. The rush of excitement when we carry our bags away from the counter or when we click “complete pu ..read more
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The 4-Word Philosophy I Live By
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by Ayla
4y ago
The 4-Word Philosophy I Live By Some people live by long mantras. Others live by detailed personal mission statements. I have a rule for my life too. It’s pretty simple: Don’t be an asshole. And here’s what I mean by that. Stay Calm Everyone wants to feel validated in that their thoughts and their input is heard and valued. When this doesn’t happen, it’s easy to feel upset or ignored. It’s important to keep a level head and remain calm when this happens. I have a tendency to become personally offended when people misunderstand me. As backwards as this sounds, it’s true. When I t ..read more
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We Use Self-Care to Reward Harmful Behavior
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by Ayla
4y ago
We Use Self-Care to Reward Harmful Behavior The world is moving faster. As a result, we are more overbooked, overstressed, and overworked than ever. We recognize that this hustle culture is not sustainable and thus, the term self-care has increased in popularity over the past few years. Unfortunately, so have misconceptions and misinterpretations of what true self-care looks like. In today’s article, I want to talk about self-care. Real self-care. What it is, what it isn’t, and how you can start taking better care of yourself today. Self-Care is NOT About Treating Yourself Self ..read more
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How to Simplify Your Kitchen (2019)
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by Ayla
4y ago
How to Simplify Your Kitchen (2019) I know exactly how difficult it can be to keep the kitchen functional and organized. This is why, in today’s article, I’ll show you how you can apply The Three C’s method to simplify your kitchen: Step #1: Clear the clutter Step #2: Clean the space Step #3: Create an organizational system Let’s get started. Overview Step #1 Clear the clutter from your kitchen Step #2 Clean your kitchen Step #3 Create an organizational system This post may contain affiliate links, which is how we’re able to keep this content 100% free. Read our fu ..read more
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