Yea, no, I was NOT ready for the new semester! I feel like I'm drowning in work already and this was just "syllabus week". However, I know that everything always seems worse when it's new and we haven't settled into routine and the flow of the class(es) yet. I'll give it a few weeks before I totally freak out...one step at a time, eh?
On that note, can the winter be over? It snows like everyday and it's so cold! Apparently the cold should be abating a bit this weekend, but I still don't trust it. Gotta take this weather one step at a time too! How could anyone ever like the cold? That's not right...am I missing the joyful aspect?
SS Posts from the week:
Monday: 4-Ingredient Orange Julius Cocktail (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Wednesday: Slow Cooker Pear Butter (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo)
Thursday: Should You Take Dietary Supplements To Support Your Health?
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ 10 Positive Habits To Make Your Life Better
Try some of these!
+ How To Direct Your Brain To Focus On Things That Matter
All about that focus!
+ Why Average American Teens Are Burnt Out & Exhausted
Is it just going to keep getting worse?
+ Don't Let Anybody Tell You What To Do
Don't!
+ Focus On Your Behavior, Let Go Of Outcomes
This will help you in the new year.
+ How Fear Traps You Into Being Someone You're Not
Don't let fear control you!
These are SO important!
Food:
+ What Kids Eat Around The World
These are always so interesting.
How do they stack up?
+ The Best Gluten-Free Desserts In NJ
For my locals!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Gluten-Free Is Not A Weight Loss Plan
STOP "going gluten-free"!
+ Is There A Downside To Going Gluten-Free If Your Healthy?
YES! "Gluten-Free" is a MEDICAL diet!
+ A New Flu Shot For Lifelong Protection
Do you guys get the flu shot?
+ Walmart's Approach To Curbing The Opioid Crisis
This seems hopeful!
Blogging & Social Media:
+ How 21 Freelancers Found Their First Clients
We all start somewhere!
+ 13 Predictions For Instagram In 2018
My disgust with Instagram runs deep.
+ How To Fix Facebook Before It Fixes Us
I don't agree with everything here, but the solutions he brings up are worth taking note of.
+ What's The Definition Of Valuable Content For Your Blog
Each brand/business is different!
This was really interesting. Guess you really need to have a baby to "be an influencer" now!
+ Google's Duplicate Content Warnings
Read this and get in the know!
+ Why You'll See Less Video On Facebook
Now this is interesting. People said to focus on video, now that the news feed is changing....
Design, Tech, & Photography:
I would be scared...to be on the road with them, haha!
+ How Your Smartphone & Apps Track You
Security features...
+ 24 Hidden iPhone Settings You Should Know About
And take note of these!
+ How Observation & Anticipation Impact A Photographic Moment
It adds so much to a photo!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ How To Find Time To Work On Your Side Hustle
And somehow I do.
+ FTC Charges On Business Coaching Settlement
You know...those spammy "coaches".
+ How To Dramatically Improve Your Public Speaking Skills
So many of my classes this semester are about "presenting".
+ Building A Personal Brand Takes Vulnerability
That's the aspect many people miss.
+ Why You Need To Spend 5 Hours Per Week Learning
I'm spending every waking moment now...
Hahahahahahaha!
+ How To Develop Mastery, Make Millions, And Be Happy
Can it be done?
+ The Secret Algorithm Behind Learning
But now you know! Step 1 is SO key!
Podcasts & Audio:
+ James Altucher Show: Aaron Carroll - Nutrition Myths Debunked
You MUST listen!
+ Ted Talk: What Makes Something Go Viral
From the Buzzfeed people!
+ Food Blogger Pro: Optimizing Your Food Blog's SEO
Any interview with Casey always freaks me out...haha!
+ Simple Pin Podcast: 2018 Pinterest Predictions
For your listening pleasure (and yea, followers don't actually matter!)
+ Derek Halpern: How To Never Runout Of Ideas
So many great tips to keep the content rolling!
+ The Chris Loves Julia Podcast: The Instagram Bubble Is Gonna Pop
Wow! I am SO glad I stumbled onto this one. Such a great listen!
Other:
+ 3-Year Time-Lapse Of Seattle
This is so cool!
+ 10 Bad Habits That Are Costing You Money
Silly habits not to get into!
Well this will be interesting!
+ Is It Worth Going Back To Complain?
Heck yea it is!
Things To Eye & Buy:
+ I want a cropped sweater!
+ This...I would live in this!
Yummy Recipes To Pin:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
This is a chicken recipe!
+ Parsnip Celeriac Grain-Free Mini Pizzas
These sound so fun!
+ Black Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry
Such a delicious classic!
Add these to the weekly meal plan!
+ Wild Rice Pecan Burgers & Creamy Sunflower Chive Spread
These sound and look amazing!
+ Creamy Tomato Coconut Red Lentils
Such a perfect cozy meal!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ I FINALLy got my hair cut (after like 2 years?) So bad, I know, but now it's "healthy" again!
So tell me:
+ Are you living in an area getting pummeled by snow every other day? Yes!
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Farrah
Noooo! Hang in there! I always felt like I was drowning in work during syllabus week too. :[
I'm also totally with you about the cold. It needs to go elsewhere, haha. Same with spending all my time learning, haha. Tis a never-ending process!
I need to check out those hidden iPhone settings!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm already writing out pages and pages of notes..ugh! (But there is always that weird satisfaction about starting fresh new notebooks!)