FRIDAY FIVE - February 17th

So I missed a few weeks. And I'm posting this on a Saturday. But at least it is on-brand. 

Here are some things I'm really loving in life:

1) Podcast: Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - I get the opportunity to enter the magical realm and learn and see it from new perspectives without reading the book. The hosts treat the books as sacred text by reading them through the lens of a different theme each week, getting audience feedback, and doing a spiritual practice. It is a great time.

2) Item: Birthday Cake Candle - 9 years ago when I worked at Bed, Bath, and Beyond I bought myself a birthday cake scented candle for my new college dorm. I never lit it and carried said candle around with me for the last 9 years. So I decided to finally use it. And now I just light it in my bathroom when I want to treat myself to something special. I had never thought of smell being a treat or reward, but Gretchen Rubin suggested it, and I second her suggestion.

3) Book: The Miracle Morning - I finished reading this self-improvement book this week and started implementing many of Hal Elrod' suggestions. After only a few days of application, I can tell this is going to do a lot of good for me.

4) Instagram/Blogger: @kristinandrus or kristinandrus.com/get-sweaty-2/ She is a mom of 6, married to the owner of Traeger Grills (I believe) and shares great party ideas, recipes, etc. But best of all she has a bunch of at-home workouts on her instagram highlights as well as 50 or so more on her blog. ALL FOR FREE! And I've loved all of the ones I've tried so far. And I'm not very fit. So that's saying something. 

5) Habit: Daily Affirmations -  I started doing daily affirmations as part of the Miracle Morning habit I'm implementing. The author, Hal Elrod, spells out a great way to create your own affirmations and I made my own and I feel so empowered when I say them. It has added a new energy to my goals and visions for my life.