Heyyyyy hey! Happy Sunday 😀
How’s your first week of 2014 been? I guess that might not really be a fair question since a lot of us don’t get back into the “real world” until tomorrow, but I need something to open my post with, so we’re going with that 😉 And try not to hate me, but I’m kind of, sort of, maybe looking forward to getting back into a normal routine tomorrow… The first Monday of a new year and the first Monday of being 29? I dig it.
Yessss… 29. I owe you guys a birthday recap, but that’ll be up tomorrow because today is all about spreading the link love 😀
In my head…
. fitness .
For Fitness, Intensity Matters via NYTimes.com.
Why HIIT is all the rage these days…
. health .
Why Your Metabolism May Be Out of Whack and How To Fix It via Mrs. Murphy’s Law of Fitness.
Sometimes our best intentions actually end up working against us…
Make A New Kind Of New Year’s Resolution via CNN.com.
“Losing weight” is so 2013. Make 2014 a year to get healthier with these great tips.
Think Yourself Healthy via Health.com.
“If you imagine an experience, the brain stimulates itself in the same way as if you were doing it“
. happiness .
10 Ways to Stop Treating Yourself via Marc and Angel Hack Life.
“Your relationship with yourself is the closest and most important relationship you will ever have.“
When It Isn’t Convenient via Hungry Runner Girl.
Our true character shows during the times where things aren’t going our way.
9 Steps to Reach Any Goal via Fitness Magazine.
Great tips on how to get out of that state of inertia.
23 Reasonable Things Every Person Should Resolve To Do In The New Year via Thought Catalog.
They had me at reasonable… Some great suggestions for 2014.
. beauty .
Is Nail Polish Harmful via NYTimes.com.
Do your best to buy polishes that are free of the toxic trio (formaldehyde, toluene, DBP).
. blogging .
8 Blogging Etiquette Tips via Dancing In The Rain.
Blogging is all about community, and behaving kindly will get you far.
Get Organized and On Track This Year With Your Blog via A Mom’s Take.
Why having an editorial calendar for your blog is a good idea.
31 Writing Prompts to Kick Off 2014 Right! via The SITS Girls.
A great list of blog topics for when that pesky writer’s block hits hard.
How To Increase Your Pinterest Traffic via Apple of My Eye.
Pinterest can drive a huge amount of traffic to your blog. Great tips on how to make it happen!
10 Things To Let Go Of On Your Blog in 2014 via The SITS Girls.
If blogging feels like a burden, it might be time to let go of some things and lighten the load…
For my belly…
42 Healthy and Portable Fridge-Free Snacks via Greatist.
Shameless self plug 
But really… some awesome snack ideas here.
How To Make The PERFECT Green Smoothie via Hungry Healthy Girl.
Great tips on how to add some extra nutrition into your smoothies! Now if only it would warm up…
Dairy-free Banana Chocolate Pudding via Greatist.
Bananas, chocolate, and coconut butter? So simple. So good.
So really… how’s 2014 treating you so far?
Three things you did yesterday; three things you’re going to do today. Go:
Yesterday: grabbed coffee with a friend, baked cake, dinner with friends
Today: church, EAT CAKE!!!, dinner with family
Thanks for the Blog tips! I just started my blog back up and needed some post ideas to get me started with 2014 🙂
I loved the 23 reasonable things people should resolve in the New Year. So true and definitely makes you think!
Hope that you had a great birthday lady, you certainly deserve it!
I love that post about 10 ways to stop treating yourself. Good reminders on many fronts.
Happy 29 love!! Hope tomorrow is a wonderful day for you! xoxo
Love these links… I’m off to catch up!
Happy late birthday girl!! It’s back to the real world for me tomorrow, but like you I’m a little excited. Not about the time though…5:30am start time eek! but excited to be back into a routine and to see people at work! 🙂
Definitely bookmarking some of these and LOVED that pinterest tips post! That’s something I’m working on for 2014! 🙂
I hope your birthday was wonderful! Looking forward to reading the recap.
I’m looking forward to tomorrow as well – actually really excited to get the next module for school! You know you’re in the right field when… 🙂
Haha! Yeah it’s been a while since we got a new one — I’m definitely looking forward to it as well.
Since it’s the end of the day, ALREADY!, i’ll give you 3 things I did today and 3 things I’m going to do TOMORROW! Today: ran 5 miles, did all the laundry (and didn’t lose any socks!), and planned the weeks’ meals.
Tomorrow: work, some kind of 60 minute workout – spinning or a run – and post on my blog! 🙂
29 and still looking beautiful & fabulous as ever! Looking forward to hearing all about your birthday celebration – and to see the cake you decided on 🙂
I hope you had the GREATEST birthday EVER!
3 things I did yesterday: worked at the ski mountain, uh. Ate food? That’s maybe all I can think of
3 things I did today: went running! yay!, slept late, and I’m about to…take down the Christmas tree!
🙂
I love your compilation of blogging ones- SO many useful ones there, and loved Christine’s pinterest one too- I’ve always underestimated that social media platform!
Hope you had a blast yesterday…Is it weird that I’m pumped for tomorrow to see what cake was chosen? Today? Work, eat pancakes and buy coffee..I RAN OUT RIGHT NOW.
😆 I think pretty much everyone has told me they’re super curious about the cake. Talk about the pressure being ON 😯
I really like the writing prompts. Before I was a PE teacher, I taught elementary school and had a ton of writing prompts. They’re all looooooong gone now so I’m thankful for the list!! Hope you had a beautiful birthday! 🙂
Hope your birthday went B-EAU-tifully!!!! I see the leftover cake is being put to good use 😉
Yesterday: danced, grocery shopped, went on a walk
Today: cooked, cleaned, and moped… kind of.. reality stars tomorrow…. 🙁
Anxious to hear about your birthday. Thanks for the Sunday reading list, lots of good stuff in there!
So far, 2014 has been great. I ended 2013 on a high note and I’m determined to continue “an attitude of gratitude.” I have found so much of the way I feel is based on the way I interpret life.
Yesterday: yoga, tea with a friend, volunteer work
Today: laundry, trip to Target, organize mess piled up on my desk
Love it, Sarah! I came across a quote that said that your level of happiness was something like 10% circumstance and 90% attitude, and I’ve definitely found that to be the case. Here’s to a year where the class is half-full [of hot chocolate 😉 ].
oooh, I needed those tips for blogging writer’s block– thank you!!