Personal Growth

I have quite the obsession with scaring the hell out of my boyfriend. I hide in any little crevice I can just so I can jump out and spook him. There have been times when I’ve waited a half hour to scare him. Hey – you’ve gotta keep things interesting right? I’m sure this isn’t the kind of “interesting” that most couples would think of. Maybe you’re thinking that I’m a bit cruel. Well, maybe I am but he has picked up on this little hobby of mine and joined right in. It’s safe to say that it’s kind of our thing now. I personally get pure satisfaction out of scaring him and here’s why.

It’s important in our lives to do as many kind things as possible. Some people don’t believe this, but I think the reason for our existence is to help one another. It doesn’t have to be big acts of heroism. It’s the little things that matter. You’d be amazed at how a simple act of kindness can change a person’s day or even change their life. It’s something that we, as individuals, should be practicing and something that we should be teaching the new generations. This is my 50 acts of kindness bucket list. You can even get this free bucket list checklist printable to check off all of the 50 acts of kindness! It’s something fun to do as a family, individually, or with friends.

You never know how you can change someone’s life just by giving a helping hand, complimenting them, smiling at them, sparing some cash, or standing up for them. We are humans. It’s our job! We should always have each other’s backs. Sometimes it’s important to not mind your own business. Sometimes a simple act of kindness isn’t so simple gives more than a simple feeling. We’re all in this together, after all.

Empathy. It’s something that our world lacks. It’s something that children need to understand at a very young age. Empathy could would save the entire world. I was born an empath. I’ve always called it a blessing and a curse because it’s almost as if I have no control over my own emotions. I’ve lived my life feeling like an outcast because of my empathy, being stigmatized as an emotional woman. Empathy is so much more than being emotional, though.

I just finished watching one of the most inspiring, honest documentaries I’ve ever seen. Life, Animated is about a boy with autism that couldn’t speak, but found a way to communicate through animated Disney films.

Mental illness is real. Some illnesses are talked about and recognized more than others, like bipolar disorder. Then there are ones that people think are made up like body dysmorphia, self mutilation, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. We need to talk about mental illness because ignoring it or hiding it will only push others away. We need a good support system and people around us who understand when it’s time to give us our space, comfort us, or just to remind us that it’s okay. It’s shows like these that take us from pretending mental illness doesn’t exist, to talking about it without shame or embarrassment.

Being a blogger, I am on the computer more than 10 hours a day and usually on my phone when I’m not on my computer. Running your own business takes a lot of time, hard work, and dedication. I usually would say that people only should work this hard so they don’t have to work later, but in this case – I love what I do. So, when I mention the countless hours that are spent writing and staring at a bright screen, it’s just to give you an idea of how much I am straining my eyes.

Studies show smiles can make us more attractive, lower our stress levels, elevate our moods, and make us look younger. That’s why you should take care of your dental health and love your gums!