by Jasmine | Nov 13, 2017 | Design, Interiors, Space Design, spacesaving
It’s time to invest in built-ins! I am a big fan of built-ins. They allow you to maximize your space and customize the look. What is the downside? The costs. Built-ins are known for being more expensive because they are custom built for your space and usually...
by Jasmine | Feb 13, 2017 | DIY, everything, Interiors, Space Design, spacesaving
Murphy Bed Paint Project Here is the story behind this Murphy Bed. I knew I wanted a murphy bed in my bedroom even though, I had plenty of space for a traditional standard bed. The main reason was because I wanted the ability to transform the room into another use...
by Jasmine | Jan 15, 2017 | everything, Space Design, spacesaving
I am guilty. Guilty of having too much “stuff”! I can make multiple excuses on why I have collected so many items of clothing, but the fact is I only wear about 5% of the closet you see here. There is no excuse. I am by no means an extreme minimalist,...
by Jasmine | Jan 10, 2017 | everything, spacesaving
I love floor plans. I really do. The floor plans of Frank Lloyd Wright and Antoni Gaudi inspire my creativity. I love looking at my apartment’s floor plan and sketching different furniture placement and layouts. Most of all I love looking at the floor plans of...
by Jasmine | Nov 10, 2016 | everything, spacesaving, time
Before we start discussing the “whys” of minimalism, it is important to define what minimalism is. Most people think minimalism means you live like a monk. Giving away all money and possessions and only living off the bare essentials. That is not true...
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"OKAY, OKAY ... I'm up! ...(as I pull the covers over my head and curl up into a ball.) Ugh, - not another day. Another day where I'm not pregnant, where I have to commute 2 hours a day to work, oh, and it's cold outside!"
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<--- This was me around year 3 of trying to get pregnant.
Notice any red flags? Yup, negativity. I woke up focusing on everything negative.
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When you woke up this morning, what was the first thing that came to mind?
Was it something positive, "Yes! a brand new day!!" or was it something like "uggggh... not another day...."
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I hope it was positive, but if it wasn't, let's face it, we've all been there, including me.
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The good news is there are easy ways to flip that switch.
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My mornings now start very differently (and it's not because I have kids) It's because I actively punch out the negative thoughts that want to creep in and replace it with positives = who/what I am grateful for, look over to the visual of my tree of goals sitting by my bed, and focus on one thing I can control today that I can get done. My one priority. If I get this done, the day is a success.
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The next time you find yourself waking up on the wrong side of the bed, remember that you have the power to flip the switch.
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The keys are:
1. gratitude
2. visual reminders of what your goals/values/strengths are
3. only focus on what you can control
4. prioritize one doable goal for the day
5. a morning routine (meditating, drinking water, coffee, morning exercise)
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Ready?
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GOOD MORNING 💛!
xx, Jasmine
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