I found this video very insightful. Check it our for yourself. It's about 20 minutes long, watch it when you have the time to dedicate to listen and absorb the information.
"Laughter is good for the soul." How many times have we heard that catch phrase? Well, I find it to be true. A dose of laughter can change your mood instantly. It's also okay to create your own happiness.
Take a laugh break everyday, do something that makes you smile, giggle, or laugh out loud. To get you started, I want to share with you a book that a friend just published. The book releases today and is titled, Burnt Gloveboxes, Volume II, by Gina Ramsey.
Grab your copy and discover the funny in life's mishaps.
Keep Laughing.
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Fall is in the air, it's time to "leaf" some things behind, and refresh. I know, it's corny, but I thought it was worth a chuckle. but really, fall is a good time to reboot, reenergize, and refresh those ideas, goals or projects you want to do before the end of the year.
My focus is on fitness and self-care. Actually my focus has been on fitness all year, but I feel like I need to recommit to my goals and modify where needed. Come with me on this journey. Check out my article in The Crazy Wisdom Journal - Fall Into Fitness - Seven Fun Ways to Ease into Fitness.
Do you enjoy humor? Would you like to incorporate more of it into your writing? You don’t need to be a comedian to write “funny.”
YpsiWrites and the Ypsilanti District Library are hosting a writer's workshop titled Hungry for Humor? Feed Your Muse. In the workshop, you’ll learn tips for sprinkling humor
throughout your writing. The session will include writing prompts and exercises. You'll leave
with a recipe that will feed the humorous side of your muse!
I am humbled to announce that I will be leading the workshop. The workshop is free, but you must register to receive the link.
International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8th and is a way to spread awareness about the importance of literacy. Below are 3 Fun ways youcan join the celebration,
1. Start an online (or in person) Book club.
2. Hosat a local author hangout online.
3. Start a reading contest with family and firends.
Perhaps you prefer book drives, live readings, or games, the idea is to improve literacy and spread awareness. It doesn't hurt to have a little fun along the way.
To learn more about International Literacy Day and the importance of literacy, check out the article - Fun Ideas to Celebrate International Literacy Day.
What’s the scoop?
July is celebrated as National Ice Cream Month. Your words of wisdom for today
are – It’s okay to eat your desert first. Call it backwards day if you want but
treat yourself to an ice cream dessert and have it before your meal. It’s
National Ice Cream Month (almost).
Do you
remember that old chant, “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream? It
doesn’t take that much encouragement for me to become excited about ice cream.
If fact, just flash a picture of mint
chocolate on a sugar cone, and I’m salivating like Pavlov’s dog. Enough about
me, here are 5 Ways to celebrate National Ice Cream Month.
1. Host an ice cream social and game
night – set up an outdoor game day or inside game night, you choose. Serve up a
scoop of ice cream and a scoop of fun.
2. Create an ice cream stand – it’s the
season for lemonade stands, how about setting up an ice cream stand?
3. Try a new flavor ice cream – is there
a favorite flavor ice cream that is your go to signature type? After you
indulge in your favorite treat, mix it up next time and try something
different.
4. Treat a friend to an ice cream cone
or sundae – ice cream and fun, how can you top that…? Perhaps include a drizzle
of chocolate syrup and sprinkles.
5. Make a special dessert using ice
cream – milkshakes, Sundaes, and ice cream a ’la mode, are a few ice cream
dessert options to tease your palate.
What would
you add to the list of ways to celebrate National Ice Cream Month? Do you have
words of wisdom related to ice cream month?
Archie, Betty & Veronica, and Jughead, were some of the
characters in my favorite Archie comic book series as a child. As an
adult my love for comics remained but shifted to comic strips. Grabbing a copy
of the Sunday newspaper from the store once home I’d find a comfy spot and search
out the comic section.
Do you have a favorite comic strip or cartoon that you’ve
enjoyed? May 5th is celebrated as National Cartoonist Day and was
established in 1990. Celebrate by watching a cartoon, reading a comic strip,
and giving a shout out to your favorite cartoonist.
There is something relaxing about reading and tuning out
everything around you, temporarily. Here are some of my favorite comic strips
(not a complete list):
For Better or For Worse
Beetle Bailey
The Family Circus
The Lockhorns
Hi and Lois
Marmaduke
Kudos to those creative cartoonists who bring joy to many
through your work.
List some of your favorite comic strips.
Did you know
that laughter improves your mood, and reduces the stress response? This is one
of the many reasons why I recommend a dose of laughter every day. Include
laughter as part of your self-care.
Speaking of
self-care…I promised to reveal the cover of my forthcoming eBook:
Laughter
H.E.L.P.S. - A Happier, Healthier, You
Without
further ado…here it..is…
Have you
ever thought to yourself, it’s funny how life works? Well, comedian Michael Jr.
has penned that phrase as the title of his upcoming book, Funny How Life
Works. The book releases March 2nd.
It you’ve
been a follower of my blog for a while, you know I like funny stuff. If you’re
new to my blog…I like funny stuff. I do not receive payment for writing this
blog post. However, I am excited to be among those selected as part of Michael
Jr.’s book launch team.
The launch
team is allowed to read an advanced copy of Funny How Life Works and
share our thoughts and favorite quotes. I’ve just started reading the book and enjoying
every minute of it. Does that sound cliché’? To be specific, the book is
entertaining, relatable, inspiring, and funny.
Here’s a
quote from the book that I found inspiring:
“…the obstacles
of today can become the opportunities of tomorrow.” – Michael Jr.
As you can
see, beyond being funny, you’ll discover inspiration and nuggets of wisdom in
the book.
Funny How
Life Works – Michael Jr. is comedian, I love comedy; Now I am a member of his
launch team. - #funnyhowlifeworks
Follow my
blog for updates as we’re allowed to share.
Find a
reason to laugh every day. As I always say -
“A laugh a day keeps stress at bay.”
“It's not what happens to you that determines how far you will
go in life; it is how you handle what happens to you.”
—Zig Ziglar
Below is a
story I’ve seen around the internet many times, may it serve as an inspiration
to you.
The Donkey in the Well
One day a farmer's donkey fell down into
a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out
a way to get him out. Finally, he decided it was probably impossible and the
animal was old, and the well was dry anyway, so it just wasn't worth it to try
and retrieve the donkey. So, the farmer asked his neighbors to come over and
help him cover up the well. They all grabbed shovels and began to shovel dirt
into the well.
At first, when the donkey realized
what was happening he cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement, he quieted
down and let out some happy brays. A few shovel loads later, the farmer looked
down the well to see what was happening and was astonished at what he saw. With
every shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was shaking it off and
taking a step up. (Shifting)
As the farmer's neighbors continued
to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he continued to shake it off and take a
step up. Pretty soon, to everyone's amazement, the donkey stepped up over the
edge of the well and trotted off!
Moral: Life is going to shovel dirt
on you. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step
up. Every adversity can be turned into a stepping stone. The way to get out of
the deepest well is by never giving up but by shaking yourself off and taking a
step up.
What happens to you isn't nearly as
important as how you react to it.
Author
Unknown
If you feel stuck, don’t stay there, keep
climbing, you will make it through.
National Book Lover's Day was celebrated on August 9th. No need to fret, you can celebrate reading and the love of books at any time.
I am excited
to share with you a book I won from author and fellow blogger Sherry Ellis. I
received a review copy of the book before it hits the shelves. The title of Sherry’s
middle grade book is Bubba and Squirt’s Mayan Adventure.
Bubba and Squirt’s Mayan Adventure is an educational Latin-American historical fiction story that teaches young middle grade readers about Mayan Indian culture while adding elements of mystery and magic. It includes recipes and a Spanish work glossary. For crafts, fun activities, and a teacher guide, visit www.bubbaandsquirt.com.
Bubba and
Squirt are relatable characters who draw you right into their story. Share the
joy of reading with a middle grade reader that you know.
Reading is
inspiring.
