The Answer Key

Relax. There is no rush. There is nothing so pressing that you cannot just be, today. If you so choose, you can be happy with the life you are living right now. At this very moment, you can choose to count your blessings more than your problems. You can choose to embrace the warmth of the morning sunrise, the tickle of the chilled rain soaking your skin in the thunderstorm, or the graze of the summer's breeze across your skin at the day's end. You can choose to just be... happy... intentionally, thoroughly, and unapologetically enjoying your life.  ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey  daily!  

Every time you can take a few minutes to appreciate the truly priceless gems of your life- really take it all in. Breathe in the giggles from the little ones, random karaoke outbursts with your partner, and quiet alone time you get to take a breath, and enjoy those peaceful pockets of life no matter what is on your plate. Reflect on your amazing life, live in gratitude for each beat of it, and embrace every heart-filled moment for all that it is worth.  ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey  daily!  

There are going to be some days that feel heavier than others; they are just harder, and the struggle is so real, but even on those challenging days you have an option to sit in it if you must; that is right. Sit. Feel, and accept it. Take a much needed beat for a little while. Sometimes, that is needed to clear a space for convalescence. Bear in mind that only the things in your control are your responsibility. Lastly, always remember, the sun will shine again, and that rainy day may have a rainbow in it.  ~For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me  @_TheAnswerKey  daily!  

 Your life needs balance. Every single day cannot consist solely of you squeezing out every ounce of your energy to give it all away. Weekends (or whatever your days off look like) need to have a lot of you in them. No one should force themselves to run on fumes alone. There should be days that you can reset and refresh, however, that needs to be done for you. Do things solely for you. Even small gestures to put a smile on your own face can make all the difference in what the rest of your day and week ahead will look like. Sleep in, take an extra luxurious scrub in the shower, binge watch a series you have been waiting for, avoid counting calories, and have dessert. Treat yourself. Pat yourself on the back for a change because however you got here, you did that! Congratulations!  ~ For more positive posts stop by   fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey  daily!  

 There is nothing more amazing than priceless moments with your family, quality time with your spouse, firsts, lasts, the extraordinary and the mundane experiences that make up your amazing life. Every time you can take a few minutes to appreciate them- really take it all in. Breathe in the giggles from the little ones with extra joy. Dance in the kitchen to a song only you two can hear with your heart. Take those hugs and cherish each one on the great days and the hard ones. Do not just reflect on your amazing life, live in gratitude for each beat of it in the moment.  ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

Solitude is a gift you give to yourself. Learn to enjoy your own company, and you will never be lonely. Make time for you-time so that you can reset, restore, and refill your own cup. Never forget that you need you too. Take care of your Self, and you will be better able to care for others. You may rethink or even regret how much of yourself you have given to some things or people that passed through your life,but you will never regret pouring into yourself. ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey  daily!

There is nothing better than loving the life you live. Have a moment of reflection when you can. Slow things down on purpose. Remember the days when you wished for today to come. Have immense gratitude in your attitude and acknowledge the love and blessings that you have- the great and the small. May your heart swell with love, peace, and joy. Enjoy your beautiful life!  ~ For more positive posts stop by    fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey  daily!  

Welcome to another year! While some places are under fire and others are under ice, you are here. Even if you are in one or the other, maintain a sense of peace in your heart and gratitude for life itself. The precious items, while heart-breaking to lose, none of them are more valuable than you. Your memories and the love you shared while making them are priceless. If you can, where you can, when you can, do something for someone else. Now is the time, when coming together, sharing, caring, and being there for each other is the best use of your time and energy. If you can, where you can, when you can, do something for someone else, and remember, the most precious thing you have is life.  ~ For more positive posts stop by  fb.me/TheAnswerKey  & tweet me    @_TheAnswerKey  daily!