Curious Curation
For some, anyway. The local McDonald’s Express is closing down — not because they’re doing badly, but because they’re doing so well! I know, that sounds convoluded, doesn’t it? Apparently McDonald’s corporate is pulling the plug because they want them to beĀ able offer the FULL menu of McDonald’s goodies and the location is just to small. For whatever reason, after today the McDonald’s will be just a memory — here’s my last cup of Mickey D’s coffee to celebrate…
The weekend is almost here, the finish line is waiting for youā¦ you can do it!
If youāre crossing the line feeling a little worse for wear and carrying the load of the week on your back ā your mind and body are probably calling out for some well-deserved restā¦..however you have other plans.
Thereās that amazing party tonight, spin class tomorrow morning, followed by lunch with friends, shopping, some work in the afternoon, drinks in the evening, your nieces birthday on Sunday and then dinner at your parentās house. Youāre exhausted just thinking about it, but itās nothing that a bit of coffee and concealer canāt fix, right?
But then the next week comes and follows a similar pattern and the coffee and concealer arenāt doing the job and you feel a cold coming on. Sound familiar?
Why donāt we listen to our body when itās telling us to slow down? We often think we can trick it into thinking weāre fine, but the truth is your mind and body are connected, so any stress felt in your mind, will also be felt in your body and vise versa.
So this weekend, if you feel your mind and body are begging for some respite, listen to what their synchronized little voices are saying! Even if you can only squeeze in an hour or two ā your body will thank you for it!
Hereās a few of our favorite ways to give our mind and bodies a little lovinā:
- Cancel any early morning classes or activities ā wake up naturally, then treat yourself to breakfast in bed and snuggle up with a book. Donāt entertain any feelings of guilt for not going to that spin class!
- Get in touch with nature ā go for a walk in your favorite park or if you can, escape to the countryside or to the beach for a few hours. Itās amazing how quickly the cares of the week float away after a hike or when watching a sunset and becoming mesmerized by its beauty. Not only is this good therapy for the mind and body, itās these precious moments where some of the best dreams or plans are born.
- Avoid emotionally draining or negative people. Perhaps you have plans with a friend or family member who has a tendency to complain about their life in great detail every time you meet. After two coffees and a piece of cake with them, you end up leaving feeling deflated and heavy ā and thatās not from the post sugar and caffeine come down either! Cancel your plans with them and stay at home and make yourself a cake instead!
- Eat well and laugh with someone you love. Go to your favorite local restaurant with someone special and spend the afternoon putting the world to rights, eat some good food and most importantly, laugh!
What are your best ways to unwind? Tell us what sends you to your happy place!”Ā via Listen Up! Your Body Has Something To Tell You This Weekendā¦.
Infographic ListĀ via Health Effects of Caffeine [INFOGRAPHIC].
Nicholas Bate is on to something here. As I say “It’s not the tool — it’s the thought and the tactics behind the tool that make it effective”…
A informational chart about how to make one of my favourite thingsā¦ Coffee.Ā via A informational chart about how to make one of my favourite….
āWhen things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 beers.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous āyes.ā The professor then produced two beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. āNow,ā said the professor as the laughter subsided, āI want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important thingsāyour family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passionsāand if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. The sand is everything elseāthe small stuff. āIf you put the sand into the jar first,ā he continued, āthere is no room for the pebbles or golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls firstāthe things that really matter.
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented. The professor smiled and said, āIām glad you asked.ā The beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, thereās always room for a couple of beers with a friend.ā
Set your priorities ā the rest is just sand!
Bright, Shiny Objects! 
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