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{Don’t Worry, Be Happy} Instant Happy Journal

January 24, 2016 by Chrystal 27 Comments

My new #journal came today! I can't wait to get started on #inspiration #gratitude and #joy ! 2016 is going to be an amazing year even if it's off to a slow start. It will get better. #believe #bookreview #nevermorelane

A post shared by Chrystal M (@chrysmahan) on Jan 7, 2016 at 8:12pm PST

Wow. So much going on in my life these days.

I am really trying to take time to focus on myself right now. Get my mind cleared and focused on the road ahead.

One of the things I have been doing is an art journal. I used to be addicted to art; so much so that by the time I was a senior in high school I was Art Club President. But, later in life I let others keep me from doing the things I love. While it is fine to do things for others and put them first from time-to-time, one must practice self-care and ‘me’ time or face consequences. I was too busy caring for others that I forgot to care for myself. I lost me. My health suffered. And now, I am picking up pieces. [Read more…]

2016 Reading Challenge

January 6, 2016 by Chrystal 37 Comments

Scrolling through my Pinterest feed the other day I came across this Pop Sugar pin about their 2016 Reading Challenge. I am a reader, but these last few years my reading for personal enjoyment has fallen to wayside. In years prior I was able to use school as an excuse. With so many textbooks and paper writing I had to do, reading wasn’t on the extracurricular activity list. I’m starting to think that my own writing is starting to hit more brick walls because I haven’t been feeding my brain with creativity. So, in 2016 I want to change that. [Read more…]

Divorce Day Part 1 : Conscious Uncoupling Step Two

January 4, 2016 by Chrystal 22 Comments

I for one am happy to say goodbye to 2015. It wasn’t all bad, but it wasn’t exactly my best year either. It was a year full of physical and mental pain. I am thankful I’ve finally been able to manage some of that pain, I’ve also had to go through another type of pain with ending my marriage in November. While I will cherish all of the good memories and count the things I am thankful for (a new tradition I am going to really follow in 2016) I am looking forward to starting 2016 so I can have fresh start. [Read more…]

Conscious Uncoupling : Working Through the Book – Step One

December 18, 2015 by Chrystal 19 Comments

Breakups can knock the wind out of us faster than a sucker punch to the heart. - Katherine Woodward Thomas

Last week I wrote a little review about Conscious Uncoupling by Katherine Woodward Thomas. I felt the book really spoke to me so I really wanted to sit down and take the time to move through some of these steps as I move through the separation and divorce process. While I feel I still have a long way to go, I do have to say that there was quite a bit of information in this book which can be applied to my life; now and in the future. [Read more…]

Conscious Uncoupling by Katherine Woodward Thomas

December 10, 2015 by Chrystal 24 Comments

I think everyone knows now, but just in case you were not aware, on November 19, 2015 Mr. McConnell and myself separated. Just 12 days after we celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary I packed up my life and set up shop 10 miles away here at my mother’s house. The divorce papers have been filed. It’s just a matter of weeks now before we step in front of a judge and tell him or her that things are no longer the same between us. [Read more…]