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A Week Of Christmas Music Day Six

I hope you enjoy some of my favorite old and new Christmas songs. This year may look different than in years past but the music remains the same and so does the reason for the season.

Two of my favorite artists singing a soon to be classic.

In health,

Melinda

Fun

A Week Of Christmas Music Day Five

I hope you enjoy some of my favorite old and new Christmas songs. This year may look different than in years past but the music remains the same and so does the reason for the season.

One of the best Group Christmas songs!

In health,

Melinda

Fun

A Week Of Christmas Music Day Four

I hope you enjoy some of my favorite old and new Christmas songs. This year may look different than in years past but the music remains the same and so does the reason for the season.

You can’t go wrong with Bruce Springsteen sing a Christmas song!

In health,

Melinda

Fun

A Week Of Christmas Music Day Three

I hope you enjoy some of my favorite old and new Christmas songs. This year may look different than in years past but the music remains the same and so does the reason for the season.

This isn’t the official video for the song but I couldn’t pass this one up. I’m a big Micheal Jackson fan and it’s awesome to see the genuine smile on his face. Not to mention the little boy dancing.

In health,

Melinda

Fun

A Week Of Christmas Music

I hope you enjoy some of my favorite old and new Christmas songs. This year may look different than in years past but music remains the same and so does the reason for the season.

In health,

Melinda

Celebrate Life · Fun

#Weekend Music Share *

It’s the weekend!!!!!! I’m so glad you’ve joined me. Today starts my week of Christmas music. I hope you enjoy it. Have a great weekend!

In health,

Melinda



Welcome back to Weekend Music Share; the place where everyone can share their favorite music.

Feel free to use the ‘Weekend Music Share‘ banner in your post, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #WeekendMusicShare on social media so other participants can find your post.

Health and Wellbeing · Mental Health

Get Your Garden Gorgeous

Your Garden needs gentle care and attention throughout the year. Of course, in the spring and summer, we clean away the winter debris, ready for outdoor parties and barbecues. Or simply just to relax in your little private space. 

However, when the winter is coming upon us, leaves from a Fall, as well as the severe weather, can cause damage to your garden. It is very important that you take a couple of steps to get your garden looking gorgeous.

Photo by Arno Smit on Unsplash

Debris

Throughout the autumnal months, there will be many leaves falling, and a lot of rain too. It is very easy for your garden to go from clean and tidy to look a little bit messy, and it eventually will become hard to keep tidy. 

Head out and pick up all of the debris; then set it aside because you can use this for a protective layer of mulch for your seedlings.

Take a pair of shears or some secateurs and strip away any loose or dead branches. 

Furniture

If you have furniture in your garden, it is a great idea now to buy some furniture covers; this can protect your furniture when the weather gets more severe. Bring your furniture over the winter months also makes it much easier to clean when springtime comes around. 

Now is also the perfect time to cover your barbecue or put it in the shed, ready for use next year.

Pond

Depending on what type of pond, you will change how you need to prepare it for the winter months. If you have wildlife in your pond, it is essential that you prepare it correctly for the winter months. Getting a pond maintenance services company out to check over your pond it’s a great idea and can avoid any costly repairs or severe damage over the winter months.

Bottom to top

You must start at the bottom and work your way up. Sweep up as much as possible, and also, it is a great time to scrub your patio or your decking. This will mean there is limited damage or weathering over the fall and winter months.

To clean your decking, you simply need to have a firm, stiff brush your brush and apply pressure or use a pressure washer. The pressure washer, of course, being in the fastest way to clean those stains. 

After that, move to trimming back trees and bushes, wrapping roots in protective layers, and topping up any birdhouses with food. 

Pots

If you have plans that are dead or dying, you might have many planters that can be good and used for springtime planting. Remove all of the dead or dying plants and their roots and put them into your compost if you have one. 

Most often, the soil can be re-used, so put it somewhere safe ready for your big springtime planting session.

Your garden can be perfect all year round with just a few hours of maintenance here and there. 

This is a collaborative post.

In health,

Melinda

Men & Womens Health

#Wordless Wednesday *Tokyo

It’s Wednesday! I’m so happy you’re here! This is a sculpture of a Samari Warrior taken by my husband in Tokyo. I’ve also included an artistic interpretation of a beautiful ceiling panel found in a monastery. I hope you enjoy it.

Warrior
Painted on Ceiling

In health,

Melinda

Health and Wellbeing · Men & Womens Health · Mental Health

Feeling lost? 4 Steps You Can Take To Stop The Confusion

Are you currently feeling lost, not knowing what to do or where to go? While you may be confused and unsure of yourself in certain moments, you have much more clarity than you may be willing to admit. The feeling of confusion arises when you have too many conflicting thoughts running through your mind, and you do not have a way to hold them back and keep them at bay.

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But life is full of ups and downs. So, it is not a surprise that anyone can fall victim to confusion. Even though you may feel all alone, you are not. Try focusing on persevering and getting through the problem.

But how do you go about it? What should you do when you are feeling lost and confused with life?

Be Honest with Yourself and Accept the Situation

Running from problems never solves anything. Rather than pretending that everything is okay, admit that you have a problem and take responsibility for it. You will only make the situation worse by ignoring it. The first step towards solving any confusing situation is by admitting that you have a problem. Only then can you get clarity of the confusing situation that you are facing and find a solution.

Relax and Avoid Panicking

Every time you run from a problem, there is a high probability of panicking and developing anxiety—panic and fear sets in when you start becoming afraid. If you allow it to drive you, you may create negative thoughts that may lead you to make the wrong decisions.

Instead, it would help if you strengthened yourself to face the problem through relaxation. Relaxing helps to quiet your mind making you feel calm and peaceful. Relaxation is not only good for overcoming confusion but also for stress relief. Some relaxing methods you can use include practicing mindful meditation, listening to soothing music, soaking in a warm bath, and breathing exercises.

Focus on What you Know

When confusion sets in, your mind may be thrown through a web of repetitive and consistent thoughts without a beginning or end. To get yourself out of such a situation, you should focus more on first solving what you can understand. Only then can you slowly lift off the cloud of confusion that hovers over your life.

Be Patient

Confusion is a sign that you need to take some more time before making a decision. You should accept and be at peace with the fact that you may not have all the answers. Instead of rushing to make a decision when your mind is clouded with confusion, you should take a step back and consider listening to your gut feeling.

You do not have to make your decision quickly. Take your time until you are comfortable and confident enough to trust your gut.

Take Away

Apart from stress, panic disorder, and anxiety, several other reasons may lead to confusion. For this reason, you should seek medical attention if you or anyone you know shows signs of confusion and anxiety. It may not be very comforting at first, but you can quickly deal with it by taking immediate action to boost your mental health

Being stuck in confusion is not necessarily bad. It highlights that no matter the path you decide to take, you will overcome the feeling of being lost.

This is a collaborative post.

In health,

Melinda