Last month, the theme was on aging. You can read my thoughts on that in this post here.
This month, the theme is upgrading your life. Here is how I answered the Contributors' questionnaire.
I recently upgraded...
We recently upgraded our mattress to a memory foam mattress. Life is grand.
And, through special savings and a birthday gift, I recently upgraded my technology. I converted everything to Apple and have loved everything about it. It's intuitive and very user friendly...so far, well worth the investment.
But I'll never change...
I will never change my commitment to quiet time. Recently, I was asked about how I make time for myself and my own needs. I enjoy my quiet, alone time. If my husband is watching soccer or the news, I may go upstairs and read, or catch up on my Netflix favorites. I retreat to recharge and I emerge rejuvenated.
When I need an attitude upgrade, I ...
Whenever I need an attitude upgrade, I head for the beach. There is a restorative quality to the sea that is unmatched in any other locale. For me, it's sea-therapy.
The coast of Muxia, Spain
I was inspired to improve my...
I was inspired to improve my strength. As a woman, I know the importance of strength for long-term bone health, and so I made the investment this spring to personal training, with a focus on strength. I am continually pleased by the results. There is not much change, if anything, in the number on the scale, but I am stronger, in body and in mind. I have more confidence to accomplish gym feats that before I never would have attempted. It's been a wonderful upgrade.
How would you answer these same questions? Please share and inspire me.
I feel the same way about the ocean. I could use some sea-therapy right now!
ReplyDeleteIt's magic...I don't know how or why, but it works...all the time. I can't imagine living anywhere without access to the ocean. Maybe it's because I'm from New England, but it's certainly true for me. I hope you can get some sea-therapy soon. :-)
DeleteI think we are very similar. I always need my quiet time, whether it is just reading in the morning or before bed or one day a week just being alone to recharge. The beach or the outdoors (hiking) always gives me a boost in mood. It is my happy place. I am always working on being healthier especially after vacation splurges! Haha!
ReplyDeleteRecharging is the best way to put it, because I, and it sounds like you too, are able to re-emerge after that quiet time feeling rejuvenated. And you're so right about the outside being a happy place. I feel the same way.
DeleteWhat a neat idea! (I don;t think I've read O magazine for years....) We're almost all apple at home and love it - I'm thinking about adding an ipad soon!
ReplyDeleteI have recently upgraded all of my bags. Quality throughout now!
ReplyDeleteBut I'll never change my commitment to self-care (and that includes alone time!).
When I need an attitude adjustment, I put myself in a time out - deep breaths, clear head, big glass of water, quick and dirty gratitude list.
I was inspired to improve my face care routine - 37, not getting any younger! Age spots are here. I need to take a page from your book and get some strength training going on!
The full apple upgrade! Once I got my macbook pro, it was a bit difficult figuring everything out. Now that I have I think it's a lot more efficient. I can't go back either. I feel the exact same way when I lived near the ocean, the beach is where I go just let it all go. I love your idea of having quiet time. I know with school starting soon I am going to need some of that.
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