I haven’t always has the outlook I currently have on life. Before I started eating right, taking care of myself, working out, and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone, I didn’t know what made me feel most alive or what my true purpose in life was. As I changed my lifestyle around, I slowly found what truly makes me happy, so I wanted to start a series of posts called “Living Your Best Life” with tips and tricks I use everyday that truly have lead me to a happier life.
“Finding the Magic”
I find myself coming back to the word magic over and over again ever since moving to New York City. Living here and being a part of this place truly is a magical experience; however, you don’t have to live in New York to feel the magic that life has to offer. What I mean by finding the magic is finding places where you FEEL full, where you uncover something beautiful, where you are in the light of the sun…
Go for a walk + listen to your favorite uplifting songs: Get outside, explore a new neighborhood, I also love listening to music like the Lumineers, Head and the Heart, and other alternative songs.
Wake up early: Get outside while it’s still quiet, as the sun is coming up, and grab a coffee or a matcha
Spend time by yourself: This one is not easy for everyone, but I find in the quieter moments, I am able to connect more with my surroundings and discover things I otherwise wouldn’t
Wander: Strolling around a new area you haven’t been to and purely exploring is one of my favorite ways to stumble across a magical moment
Yoga: I could go on and on about yoga but seriously, if there is one thing that has allowed me to see and feel more magic it’s for sure yoga. If yoga is not your thing, I still recommend breathing deeply and connecting to your breath to uplift your mood and connect deeper with your surroundings.
Take more pictures: This one has never been hard for me with a camera roll close to 26k… but I find that the more you look to photograph and create a visual image, the more you will find yourself seeking and uncovering moments that feel worthy of a picture or video
Take a day: Take a day and go out and do whatever you want to do. Get your favorite breakfast, take a workout class, treat yourself
I hope this series will be helpful to anyone looking to improve their daily lives, and go deeper than some of the more cliche advice out there. I always am putting my own “magical” moments on my Instagram stories so be sure to follow along and stay tuned for more posts in this new series! :)