I’m on Day Five of waking up before 5 AM. Neat? At least this gives me lots of time in the morning to be productive. Nnothing a good breakfast with a side of caffeine can’t fix. I hate to say I rely on caffeine to stay awake these days, but sometimes it just does.
There are many truths I’ve come across in life. So many so that I can’t share them all in one post. With the new year in full swing comes time for change; to grow wiser, stronger, more intelligent, and get more done.
I’ve compiled a fun list of 15 things I know for sure to be true. Things I’ve recently discovered and things I’ve learnt in the past.
1. Enjoying a leisurely breakfast is always a great start to the day.
2. Good food = good mood.
3. “Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde
4. Breakfast cookies are highly underrated. It makes no sense how it has a cookie dough like texture, but it works.
5. A big mug of black coffee (provided by Starbucks) makes the day go much smoother.
6. Choose quality, not quantity (friends, food, wine)
7. Baking has become a great way to alleviate stress and is now one of my favorite pastimes.
8. Treat yourself how you’d treat your best friend.
9. A smile is the most flattering accessory you’ll ever wear.
10. Spinning makes my heart happy.
11. Always be kind, even when you’re having a bad day. Just because you’re having a bad day, doesn’t mean you should spread that negativity to others.
{ Tip: Buy coffee for the person behind you in line. It’s a small act, but makes a huge difference in how you perceive the day. Most of the time it’s not our day that is the problem, but our attitude. }
12. Coconut is good in any form. Flour, butter, milk, oil, ice cream, lotion…
13. Sometimes not working out is just what the body needs.
14. Carbs don’t make you fat.
15. Everybody has a unique story. Have compassion for each person you meet, no judgement necessary.
What are some things you know for sure?
What’s your favorite carb?
Hope you all enjoy this fabulous day!
About Lisa
Current fav carb? QUINOA
Major quinoa kick right now! This post was cute! One thing I know for sure is that I LOVE YOU
I know you love your quinoa! I want to try it for breakfast now! I’ve been eating it for Dinner basically everyday, but I should switch it up:) Love YOU!
I wake up at 5am everyday! I love getting everything I need to get done before work instead of after! It just makes me feel so accomplished! I definitely need coffee right away though! I also need it at 3pm! haha
Me too! I love being accomplished early on and then I have the rest of the day to just kick back and relax!! Haha, feel you about the coffee, obviously!
6, 9 and 10 are my faves!
Love this! Especially treat yourself as would a best friend. So key! I have too many favorite carbs to choose from! It’s my favorite food group for sure!
I’ve finally started treating myself better after years of abuse to my body, mind and it feels so much better! Haha, yah bad question to ask! How can you choose a favorite carb!
You always have the best ideas for posts! Do you just sit around all day thinking up awesomeness? Haha. #15 is probably my favorite.
Something I know for sure- My family loves and will do anything for me.
Aw thanks girl! Haha, I carry a notebook around all the time in case I get any ideas! Or if I just hear a little sentence on the radio that I can base a post around! It’s weird, but I guess it works;) Aw I love that!
Number 1 is SO true. I intentionally wake up a little extra early so that I have time to eat breakfast slowly while catching up on the blogs. It is always a great way to start my day
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I really need to keep number 13 in mind more often. This is something that I know is true, but it is difficult for me to fully admit and accept. I’m working on it!
And Amen to number 14!!! I wish more people would realize that this is true. My favorite crab?? Probably anything to do with bread!! Oh, and fruit!
I agree! Such a nice way to slowly enjoy the day! As long as you keep working on it, that’s the important thing! It comes with time!
#14 – I wish my 18 year old self realized that!
#15 – absolutely, 100% true.
I wish my 18 year old self realized that too! Oh man.
Favorite carb? Ice cream! Haha ok just kidding, probably sweet potatoes or oats!!
Those are two of my top favorites for sure!
Aww what a cute post! I also don’t understand how fitnessista’s breakfast cookie tastes just like….a cookie!? It’s one of my favorites! And my favorite carb: ummm there are so many I seriously can’t just choose one! I love carbs way too much.
Right! Well, maybe not exactly like a cookie, but the texture is spot on! Yah, it’s hard to choose a favorite carb!
I know for sure it’s almost the weekend
I love anything bread-y. A warm, fresh baguette can’t be beat.
Favourite carb? Buttercup squash or a really good, dense, hearty bread. I always start my day with a leisurely breakfast. I’ve never been able to grab something to eat on the go, it just doesn’t feel right!
Me neither! Well, except in high school when I was lazy haha.
Japanese sweet potatoes with butter and sea salt are my favorite carb lately. Soooo darn delicious.
Oh! That sounds super tasty! I’m going to have to try that combo!
the judgment free is a great message!
Love, love, love! All of these are so true, and I’ve been finding #2 to be especially applicable in my life lately. It never fails to amaze me how fast my mood can go downhill when I’m not eating properly, but at least it’s nothing that a few cookies or squares of chocolate can’t fix
It’s honestly unreal how skipping a meal affects my mood haha. Kind of sad, but it just gets me into the mindset of those horrid ED days that I guess it affects me more! True to that fact!
Love this post!!!!!
Thanks Lauren!
I should get up earlier too!
Starbucks in the morning, lovely!
I love, love, LOVE the choose quality over quantity in food, friends and wine. I’m totally stealing that
Feel free! I just adore that statement ha:)
I love love love all of these!!! So true – especially about the attitude. And #14 is probably my favorite. Ah freaking men. Favorite carb is hard.. I’d say oats at the moment.. big surprise
Love our oats!:)
kudos for waking up that early
its been really difficult for me but i do feel pretty productive on days i can get up that early. I loved your 15 things and i could totally apply each into my life! My fav carb has to be rustic bread. There are few things like working out when I am stressed for sure and quality over quantity always works for me too !
Aw thanks Dixya! I just get SO much more done when I actually can get myself out of bed that early hah.
I know for sure that I need to get that Starbucks cup! I’ve been eyeing it everytime I go! I need to get up earlier. I know for sure that being productive first thing in the morning puts me in a good mood for the rest of the day
Definitely pick one up! I love how they’re reusable. Then I don’t have to waste so many cups haha. Since I go there far too often.
Hi, im your new follower. great blog !
Thanks Jurgita!
5am… you are a better woman than I! I’m impressed!
Amen to the quality over quantity. Much more delicious and less scary ingredients.
Favorite carb… chocolate cake.
The scary ingredients definitely put me off of some foods. It’s just creepy what they can add now a days! Mmm..chocolate cake!
Girl getting up at 5 am? Are you crazy? I would definitely be dead at this moment right now if I got up that early everyday. I like to sleep. However eating a leisurely breakfast is definitely a nice trade off. Mine is usually rushed like crazy. I totally agree with you on the fact that baking relieves stress. I am a big fan of baking.
Haha, just a little crazy;) Baking is just super fun, well unless you make something disguisting, which does happen way too frequently in my kitchen ha.
Breakfast makes everything better.
Loved this Lisa… that 3rd one, the quote is one I simply adore, one of my favorites for sure. It is short but has such a powerful message
With you on coconut butter too, and I go through a jar of that in no time at all, and PROUD of it