Carissa Mae Whaddya Say

Happiness is a relative thing. What makes you happy might not make the next person happy; it might even upset them or anger them. The trick is to not let someone else dull your feelings of happiness. It doesn’t matter what someone else feels about the things that make you happy; it only matters how you feel about them. Life is full of things that are going to make you happy, so if you’re currently feeling like there’s nothing to be happy about, I’m going to politely ask you to stop and take a look around your life. What was the last thing that made you happy? It could be anything! From a kind comment from a passing stranger to a simple drink of water when you’re thirsty, there is no limit to what can bring you happiness. Today, I’m challenging you to think of all of the things that make you happy. I can name a few: the beach, my friends and family, good music, and hot days with the windows down. There are good things all around us to be happy about, even if we need to stop and look a l...

Happy Friday! Y'all know what time it is! It's that time of the week where we list the things that we look forward to; it's Fire It Up Friday! There is so much in life to look forward to, so let's help each other out by naming the things that we're excited for. I'll start us off by saying that I'm excited to go to the beach tomorrow. Beach time is always a good time. I'm gonna have ice cream for lunch and hopefully hit plenty of waves! Life gives us so much to hope for; it's hard to see the bad when you're so focused on all of the good things headed your way. There's always something to be excited for, even if it's not your next concert or your next beach day; it can be as simple as waking up tomorrow morning to spend a relaxing day at home or being excited for your next cup of coffee. If it makes you happy, it's worth being excited for. Let everyone know what you're looking forward to in the comments. Have a great weekend, everyo...

Good morning, and happy Thursday, everyone! It's Friday Eve, which means that we are just one more day closer to the weekend! I'll be spending my evening catching up on some shows and then getting some much-needed sleep after last night's concert. I'm happy I went, though. There is always something good in every day, which is something that we should all be focusing a bit more on instead of all of the bad in life. Having a mantra or an affirmation that you say to yourself is one way that you can pull yourself out of a downward spiral. When you start to feel yourself getting stressed out or frustrated, you can always bring your mind back to your mantra to help center yourself and to calm you down. You can use one that I have listed in the pic, or you can look up some, or even create your own! It's all about shifting your mindset towards more positive thoughts rather than dwelling on the negative. Anything that you can do to move yourself to a more positive, happy lif...

Happy Wednesday, everyone! We've made it to the middle of the week; we are halfway to the weekend! This week has probably already thrown so much your way, that you might be wondering how you can deal with it all for a few more days. I'm here to remind you that you can handle anything that comes your way, and that no matter what happens, it's your own reaction to the things that happen to you that truly matter. Everyone is going to have their own way of reacting to situations and stress, but as long as you are able to control yourself and your stress level, you will be able to accomplish anything that crosses your path. I understand that sometimes a bunch of little things get piled up and it can turn into one big thing in the end, but you have to learn to react to everything individually as they come to you. Don't let a stressor from this morning carry over into your evening, and don't let something from yesterday bother you today. Learn to let everything go once it ...

Good morning, and happy Tuesday, everyone! Today, I want to go over six simple tips that you can enact today to help you live a more positive life. Number one is pretty easy, and that's simply doing the things that you enjoy. Find hobbies that you love doing and spend time doing them! Not only will you feel happier, but you will also feel more productive after doing something that you enjoy. Number two is limiting your time on social media. Did you know that in the United States, the average person spends about two hours and sixteen minutes on social media per day? That's a lot of unneeded screentime! Cutting down on the time that you spend on social media can have a positive impact on your overall mental and emotional health. Number three is moving your body or working out. You don't need to run a marathon, but getting a quick five-minute workout every day is a lot better than simply doing nothing. Find a workout routine that you enjoy and that works for you, and stick to ...

Happy Monday, everyone! Another week is here, and we all have our jobs to do, but don't forget to set aside time to take care of yourself as well. Use your breaks wisely; instead of scrolling through TikTok or Facebook, you could get outside and go for a walk to stimulate your body and mind. If you work a more physically demanding job, maybe that option doesn't quite work for you, so instead, sit down with some cold water and relax your muscles. Use your time outside of work to further your self-care. Have a nutritious breakfast in the morning and take your time with it; get up earlier if you have to. I've been on an egg and toast with fruit kick lately, myself. After work, I get in some yoga, which helps me to stretch out my body since I work an office job and sit a lot. Incorporate gentle stretches into your routine; I promise that you will feel better afterwards. The changes and habits that you make today will set the tone for the rest of your life. We all want to be hap...