Sunshine and Glitter: Living a Happy and Healthy Life

06/16/2025

Happy Belated Father's Day to all the amazing dads - past, present, and future!

06/16/2025

Happy Monday! No matter what you're doing, stop and reflect on your day. How is it? Could it be better?
Before you carry on with your day, set your intention and mindset, then go have the best Monday you've ever had! When your mindset is positive, there is no way you can have a bad day.

12/01/2023

Happy Friday and Hello December! This is the time of year that gets stressful quickly; however, there are ways to keep holiday craziness at bay. Try making lists - it works for Santa. 🤷‍♀️ Making lists is a great way to prioritize tasks and get rid of unimportant things. It also feels great to be able to cross things off as they are completed. I used to avoid making lists, thinking I could keep track of everything in my head. Wrong! All that did was stress me out more. Now, especially when I feel overwhelmed, I make a list of everything I think I need to do. Then I determine which are important and which can wait. I am living proof that it works! So, as you are preparing for Christmas and New Years, try making lists and only focus on the important items. You'll keep your sparkle and will thank me later. :)

11/30/2023

Current mood..... 😂😂😂

11/30/2023

Well, the North's drunk weather is in Florida again, which makes getting outside very unappealing for me. It also makes it difficult to get out of bed early in the morning to exercise before work. Like many, I am full of bad excuses and "there's always tomorrows." However, your road to physical and mental fitness should not be put on hold just because it may be too chilly or even too hot. Regardless of what we may think, there is always an extra 20 minutes in the day to get moving, and you don't have to work out at the same time each day. So stop making excuses and plan your day accordingly. Go as far as scheduling workouts and writing them down on your planner. It seems to be much more difficult to deviate from a plan when it is written down.
At any rate, there is no time like the present to start working on yourself. Happy working and don't forget to sparkle!

11/27/2023

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Many of us tend to consume a bit more during the holidays, which can lead to disappointment, anger, sadness, etc. However, cut yourself some slack and simply get back into your groove. Don't let your sparkle dull because you overindulged this holiday season. Today is the start of a new week - a fresh start to get yourself back on track. Today is the day to set goals and schedules. It can be overwhelming, but you can do anything you put your mind to. Remember, just 20 minutes of physical activity per day does wonders for your body, both physically and mentally. Release those endorphins and sparkle bright!
Check out this website for workout ideas https://www.rebootwithjoe.com/benefits-of-exercise/

11/17/2023

🤩Happy Friday!!🤩
What are you going to do this weekend? Does it involve setting aside time for yourself? If not, then adjust your schedule. You deserve a break and deserve to relax. The weekends are a great time to let go of the stress and negativity that is often sprinkled into our weekdays. I challenge you to do at least one thing that makes you sparkle bright, so that you're ready to attack the next week. If you need ideas, check out my Pinterest page and/or my website!
https://www.pinterest.com/katymize10/
https://wordpress.com/view/sunshineandglitter8.wordpress.com

11/15/2023

The holiday season is a wonderful time filled with joy and warmth, but it can also come with its fair share of stress. It's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of perfection, striving to create flawlessly clean homes and checking off every item on our never-ending to-do lists. However, in the midst of these pressures, we often forget that perfection is not the key to happiness....

The holiday season is a wonderful time filled with joy and warmth, but it can also come with its fair share of stress. It’s easy to get caught up in the pursuit of perfection, striving to cre…

11/15/2023

Happy Wednesday! We are almost through another work week, and for some we are right around the corner from a nice "relaxing" break. If you are one of the lucky ones that gets time off from work, what will you do with your break?
If you are like me, you have an endless list of chores that need to be done around the house, but the list is exhausting, so you end up not doing anything. This leads to disappointment, feelings of failure, anger - it brings in negative thoughts. Instead, try to find a happy balance between productivity and relaxing. While we do have to do the adult thing, we also NEED to ensure we are taking care of ourselves and allowing ourselves to have some much needed leisure time. I always have to be reminded that my list will be there, but the moments and fun with my family won't. This holiday break/season, pay attention to what and who is important, and don't forget to sparkle! Happy relaxing!

11/14/2023

Today is National LuLu - Loosen up, Lighten up, Day! Now this is a day I can get into. We all have stress and carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. We all are worn down and exhausted. However, today is the day to let it all go - to loosen up and lighten up. Today is your day to have some fun. If you can't get outside, then be silly, send funny texts, make jokes, laugh, giggle, and/or smile. Today is your day to sparkle!!
https://nationaltoday.com/loosen-up-lighten-up-day/

When you take life seriously, you deserve a day to let go and just chill.

11/10/2023

Happy Friday and Happy (early) Veteran's Day. Thank you to all who served this great country. Thank you for the sacrifices that you made to protect us. You are the reason we remain free.
If you see or know a Veteran, make sure to express your gratitude. They will probably respond awkwardly, but your words are much appreciated. Let's make sure we make our Veterans sparkle!

11/09/2023

🎄🎁Christmas is only 46 days away, and if you are like me, then your life gets crazy. One way I can relieve some stress is by getting things done early. I start Christmas shopping in August or September. By doing this, I am not buying something just to buy it, and I won't be completely broke around the holidays.
What stresses you out the most around the holidays? What can you do to alleviate some of this stress? Feel free to share some ideas of your own.
I challenge you to find your sparkle and keep it all the way through the holidays and into the new year. Make it a habit - a lifestyle change. Before you know it, you will sparkle everyday, which in turn will help others sparkle. Here is a glimpse of what makes me sparkle - my family. In honor of "throwback Thursday," I am sharing our Christmas card picture from two years ago. :)