Have you ever forgotten an important appointment because you wrote it down in the wrong place? Or maybe you had a really great idea, slapped it hastily on a sticky note, and then threw that note away thinking it was garbage a few days later. We’ve all failed to plan our days properly from time to time, but what if it was because our planners…
How to Stop Procrastinating Until the Last Minute
Have you ever taken a 5-minute break from studying for an exam, only to wonder an hour later how you ended up watching a video about raccoons chasing a cat around a dumpster? Procrastination can sneak up on you and is a tough habit to break. Maybe you’ve even procrastinated while searching for ways to stop procrastinating! The key to winning this daily battle is,…
A Bedtime Routine to Get the Best Sleep of Your Life
Do you find yourself struggling to fall asleep at night? Maybe you lie back and stare at the ceiling or toss and turn trying to get comfortable. But, no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to drift off. If that sounds at all familiar, let me ask you something: What does your bedtime routine look like? Many of us lay in bed and…
Happiness, Denmark-Style: The Little Book of Hygge
If you’ve been on Pinterest or Instagram lately, you might have heard of hygge. The Danish word (pronounced hyoo-gah), and the feelings of coziness and comfort it evokes, have spread across the rest of the world like wildfire as a self-care trend and lifestyle. But what exactly is hygge? Is it actually as good for your wellness as social media makes it sound? And, if…
Why Build Good Habits If You’ll Just Fail?
No one ever said change was easy. In fact, changing your habits–either by developing good habits or breaking bad ones–can be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. It’s hard to change behavior because it’s such a deep part of who we are that we don’t even think about it, even while we’re doing it. I’m sorry to say it, but if you try…
Feeling Overwhelmed? Pick up a Craft
Our modern world is a busy and chaotic one. Between your job, your family, your social life, and all your other responsibilities, it’s likely that you’re spending more time feeling overwhelmed than not. Maybe you’re forgetting to handle even basic everyday tasks. Or maybe your bigger aspirations–that secret project you’re working on, or the language you started learning–have begun to fall by the wayside because…
How to Deal With Negative People When We Change
You began your Fabulous journey with the intention of affecting positive changes in yourself and your life. From the simple act of drinking water each morning, you’ve begun to build a positive and energizing daily routine you look forward to completing. You’re maybe even noticing changes in yourself already. You feel more upbeat and less fatigued. You’re stressing less. Your body and mind are growing…
Why You Should Create A Reminder Every Day
Have you ever double-booked an appointment, forgot to make a call or left something important behind at home or the office? If so, congratulations, you are not a robot! People are not infallible. We make mistakes and fall short of our own expectations. We can easily neglect our obligations and responsibilities, especially if we are feeling overwhelmed. Don’t be so hard on yourself if your…
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Daily Routine
Wake up, go to work, come home, make dinner, go to bed. Sometimes it can feel like you are living your life on repeat. The same daily routine, day in, day out, over and over again, without deviation. The daily toil can become dull. But those repetitive routines that bring structure to your day can actually be your secret weapon. They help to increase productivity,…
Announcing Fabulous’s New Financial Freedom Challenge
The holiday season is in full swing! Still haven’t purchased your gifts yet? Worried about how you’re going to fit gifts into your straining budget? Or have you already resigned yourself to yet another year of overspending? If so, you’re in luck, because we’re releasing a brand-new, 14-day Financial Freedom Challenge on the Fabulous, just in time for the holidays! You may be thinking to…