Old Ways Won't Open New Doors

Thanksgiving came quick this year in my eyes and I can't believe how much has happened in this past year. 365 days sounds like a lot, but blink once and the year is pretty much gone. I know a lot of us this time of year are stressed out, hard on ourselves, or struggling to do everything we need to before this year ends. One thing I know for sure, you can't always accomplish or do everything on your plate alone. I am a firm believer of just counting on yourself and not relying on others, but sometimes you have to know when to ask for help. This time of year I always get overwhelmed with daily tasking, and my own personal expectations I have for myself to finish off a successful year, but there is something bigger on my mind that overpowers all.... There are others in life struggling way worse than myself.. We sometimes are so busy with our lives, we don't see the bigger picture. Many of us just focus on the current moment, not thinking about how we can effect the future or others. The energy, efforts, and love you give will always make full circle back to you. My goal is to spread positivity, comfort, and kindness to whoever I can for the rest of 2018. I just want to see all my loved ones taken care of, happy, and healthy, but this time of year for my family there is always a piece missing and I know my family is not the only one that struggles with this heartbreak. I lost my cousin to cancer in 2007, he was only 5 years old, I would never wish this feeling of emptiness or sadness on any other family.  I am writing this post to remind everyone to be thankful for special moments because time flies and to show love because life is short. Let's all come together and help families who need it, Starlight Children Foundation offer entertainment, education and technology to critically, chronically and terminally ill children. I work for a Retailer Garage, we are a teenage girl brand that is raising money to help these families and any amount helps them!! Garage helps multiple charities and local foundations all year round with our Make a Difference program. Click on the link below to help donate and make a difference this holiday season!

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Holiday Gift Guide for Your Bestie! ($40 or less!)

Here are 10 gift Ideas for her at $40 or less! Each gift suggestion has the link attached to it so you can  click, directly shop and purchase instantly! 

1. For the girl that loves beanie season and wants to be cozy, but still look cute! This pom beanie comes in multiple colors and fabrics! 

2. For the girl who's feet are always cold and fuzzy socks aren't enough during the cold winter season! Love these teddy bear fur slippers!

3. For your bestie that loves their beauty sleep and needs to go "offline" more often! Bright eyes beauty kit is perfect for relaxing at night and getting some shut eye to feel better for your next crazy day!

4. This is perfect for your Boss Lady bestie who needs to slow down and take a breather, just relax! This is one of my personal favorite candle scents that Bath and Body Works offers! They offer this scent is soaps, lotions, and other gift options too! 

5. What girl doesn't love a good book and glass of wine? This bathtub bamboo caddy will help your bestie relax and enjoy a glass of wine to unwind from her crazy day. The only question is, do you prefer red or white?

6. Has she tried aromatherapy? This diffuser is perfect for anyone who wants to try something new to help with sleep, relaxation, or stress. Multiple options for essential oils to fill their space with the perfect scent for them.  

7. We all have that friend that tosses and turns at night because she is hot and then cold constantly, right? Well these cozy sleep shorts are perfect for her! This pair of soft sleep shorts are available in another color option as well!

8. For your girlfriend that is a coffee lover and mugs are her obsession! These are simple and super cute mugs for her! (Multiple design options available in these colors)

9. For your friend that drops her phone every weekend on girls night and needs a new phone case! Why not get her one thats simple but would go with any outfit! This marble case comes in multiple colors and sizes for any phone type.

10. Who doesn't like to feel cozy in the winter when you have to leave the house? This plush teddy fur scarf is perfect for any cold winter day to warm you up!

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Believe in the Power of Positivity

Positive thinking and visualization are important details to a successful, positive and happy lifestyle. Being successful has different meanings to every person, but to me it means a few things. Being successful is creating happiness for yourself without depending on someone else. Being successful is being financially stable on your own and having financial freedom without guilt of always having to owe someone. Being successful is waking up everyday proud of yourself because you found something you love and your actually doing it! Being successful is having a balance in life between your career and your personal life.  Being successful is allowing yourself to enjoy moments and in those moments creating memories with people that mean the most. I haven't always been the most positive person, but if you are a seeker for success like myself, there are things you need to remember to get there. You need to remember that your feeling or definition of success comes with you visualizing it for yourself and you believing that its possible. Its you remembering to feed your mind and soul with positivity to support your goals. Its you not being afraid of failure, if failure happens its a positive lesson and that takes you down another path in your journey. People are always feeling under pressure to be in a certain spot in life or feel unhappy with their lifestyle or feel their goals are untouchable, but it's your mindset that is creating that roadblock. It's your lack of positive thinking, your lack of planning, and your lack of thinking small that are creating this imaginary roadblock for yourself. Remember these few things and just maybe they will change your mindset.

1. Always think big. Never downgrade or aim low for yourself.
2. Find what you love and actually do it!
3. Make a plan and follow it! If you get to a bump in the road, go around it, don't just stop!
4. Find your balance in life, figure out what works best for your journey.
5. Feed your mind and soul with positivity everyday, envision yourself as being successful and happy!

There is so much negativity in our world. Let's create positivity for ourselves and spread it throughout our personal life journeys. Help yourself and maybe while your doing that, it is contagious enough to help others. Your positivity and happiness may just help someone else you didn't even know needed it.

Believe in the power of positivity.