Grace Notes

a blog about life’s everyday magic

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All, Everyday Magic, Health + Wellness, Life's Beautiful Journey, Connecting with Nature

Connecting with Nature: Harmony for the Mind

The melodious songs of birds, serene sights, and pathless woods are natural treasures worth yearning for, as within their embrace lies the purest pathway to inner peace. Yet, time spent…

All, Daily Gratitude, Everyday Magic, Life's Beautiful Journey, Gratitude Journal

A Smaller Take on Gratitude Journals

Most of us have, at some point, made it a goal of ours to start a gratitude practice, usually in the form of a journal. We also likely followed the…

All, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Inspire, Life's Beautiful Journey,

9 Delightful Ways to Welcome Spring into Your Home

Can you feel it? The air is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and nature is waking up slowly from slumber. Now is the time to cast off the…

All, Everyday Magic, Health + Wellness, Life's Beautiful Journey, Self Care, Digital Detox

Digital Detox: From FOMO to JOMO

  In today’s hyper-connected world, where our smartphones are practically extensions of our hands and social media feeds consume our attention, it’s easy to fall into the trap of FOMO…

All, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Life's Beautiful Journey, Mining the Quiet

Morning Reflections

The world is made up of morning people and night owls. We each have a preferred time of day when we feel like we’re at our best. We’ve found that…

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Leap Year: 10 Ways to Spend Your Extra Day

Every four years, we’re gifted with something special: a bonus day. Though we think you should always make time for yourself, this leap year, we encourage you to set aside…

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21 Surefire Ways to Instantly Lift Your Mood

Even the most cheerful people are going to find themselves in a bad mood every now and then. When that happens, it’s important to have a reserve of ways to…

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How to Turn Resolutions into Lasting Habits

Every year, January 1st can feel like a fresh beginning, a date to start something new, something exciting. But it’s no surprise by now that making lasting change overnight isn’t…

All, Daily Gratitude, Gratitude, Health + Wellness, Life's Beautiful Journey, Self Affirmation, Self Care, Fostering Self-Compassion

Self-Compassion: Fostering a Kind Relationship with Yourself

Did you know the Latin root that the word “compassion” originated from means “to suffer with”? Compassion is an empathetic emotional response to someone’s suffering that makes you want to…

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Practicing Mindfulness with Your Pet

Although people have practiced mindfulness for thousands of years, the word has made its way into our vocabulary, books, and social media feeds more recently than ever. For the uninitiated,…

Everyday Magic, Health + Wellness, Holidays, Inspiration, Life, Life's Beautiful Journey, Sources for Coziness

Doses of Coziness You Never Knew You Craved

When asked about what coziness means to them, most people will respond with fairly similar things: fuzzy socks, super-soft throw blankets, warm beverages sipped from an oversized mug, candles, and…

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Small Gestures, Big Impact

Think about the last time someone held the door open for you when your hands were full. Or when a stranger offered you their seat on a particularly rough day.…