Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal

My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou

Author: Lexa

  • With 88 days remaining of my 100 Happy Days Challenge, I am diggin in full steam ahead. So far I have not struggled with finding things that make me happy. It is the capturing of the image that is trying to sabotage my success. What’s up? My iPhone is near capacity. Lol! Every where I…

  • Are you a “Broke Brand” struggling to find balance in your life?   Chances are you might be a BB and you are unaware of your status or are too busy immersed in your daily routine to realize it. A self-described “former Broke Brand,” Adrienne Graham wrote an informative piece on Finding Balance, Peace and Success.…

  • Last night it was chilly outside on the football field.  Tonight was chilly, but I was armed with two additional tops, including an oversized hoodie that kept me warm. But what really warmed me inside and out and made me childishly happy was that finally, I got to use my Simply Better Tea, Tea Traveler…

  • Hurray! Today is Friday and I completed by day job! Lol! Mama dukes is setting the stage to get my weekend “chores” done tonight. Laundry is sorted and the house…. Umm… Nope! I’m not cleaning. Today is Day# 19 of my 100 Happy Days Challenge and it is a tasty one! I’ve talked about Z…

  • Happy Birthday Mom!! Today is mom’s 81st birthday.  Talk about blessings!  Well, first I am blessed to live to see my mom celebrate the milestone.  Second, she’s blessed, because many folks do not live to see 81. My children have had precious years with their grandmother. The blessings are endless! “Lena,”  “Florence,” “Grandma Dynamite,” “Grand mom,” whatever…

  • “Positive affirmations are phrases that we say to ourselves to build confidence and train our minds.  They work on the subconscious, which is most receptive early in the morning and late at night.” –www.notestoself.com I stumbled on these lovely “notes to self” socks and could not resist buying several pair for a special someone.  These…