Do you have toxic people in your life?

Key Takeaway: 

Toxic people are not good for you, and sometimes it's best to distance yourself from them to protect your happiness.

 Toxic people need to be removed from your life...here's a video I made about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFUWUUAel04

Toxic people

These types of people can do a lot of damage to your mental health if you let them stay in your life too long.

My personal experience

I'm currently dealing with some people like this in my life. I'm starting to distance myself...and I'm already starting to feel a little better.

I don't see the point in associating with them. 

They're bad friends

Toxic friends are not good friends. Overall, they just bring you down and cause you lots of pain. Some of these people can play with your head (mind games).

I can think of a couple of people in my life who have been playing mind games with me for years. It has done a lot of damage...hopefully one day I can move past it.

The power is in your hands completely to remove these people from your life and be happier.

Do your best

Sometimes, you have to do your best to get these people out of your life. But, it's not always possible or easy to do that. So you can't always avoid them completely. Like, if it's a family member, for example. But you can minimize your contact with them to try to spare your mental health.

If you interact with them as little as possible, you'll be a lot happier, for sure.

I hope this helps.

Why do I love coffee so much?

 I love coffee so much for so many reasons…as I've stated in other blog posts. But one of the main reasons I love it so much is the EXPERIENCE it gives me when I drink it. Can you relate? 

Drinking a cup of Joe is a whole experience. The feeling you get when you take the first sip is like nothing else I've ever experienced. 

A cup of Joe is amazing

It's hard to put it into words. 

Look at that beautiful coffee.

This entire feeling comes over you. It's like pure ecstasy. It wakes you up and makes you feel alive. In fact, I feel most alive when I'm drinking the good brew.

It's like being in a meditative state. I'm sure if you drink coffee, you know exactly what I mean. It's such a pure feeling.

Coffee is relaxing

It's like ASMR. Furthermore, it feeds the soul. Coffee is a Godsend. How can something like this be so heavenly? Who wants to have a cup of Joe right now?

Raise your hand. Let's all toast to the good life. A good life is when you drink coffee slowly, and look outside, and appreciate nature. And when you just appreciate everything you have. Life wouldn't be the same without a cup of Joe every day. 

An amazing drink

I love coffee so much, that's why I talk about it all the time. I make videos and blog posts about it. I'll never stop sharing my love for this amazing drink.

Have a cup of this amazing beverage today, friend!

I've been trying to keep my stress down

 I've been extremely stressed out. I'm not sure entirely why…but I do know that a lot of it has to do with YouTube.

Since I'm a content creator...it gets very stressful…and I get burned out very easily. I also have more than one channel, so that makes it even harder to keep up with everything.

A stressed man wearing blue sits down with his hands on his head.

I hate being stressed out; it sucks. Nobody wants to be stressed out. I'm not going to quit YouTube or anything like that…but I need to stop overdoing it.

Sometimes I will work so hard even just for one full day…and by the end of it I'm super stressed out and burned out.

I need a vacation

So then I have to take a day off…or a few days. I need to take more "real" vacations…or staycations in my case.

The problem is, I'm so addicted to making videos and working on my channels. Because I'm so passionate about it...it kind of ends up taking over my life.

I need to learn to have more balance. I was a blogger before I even started YouTube. So maybe if I focus on blogging more for a while…that will ease my stress and take my mind off of the "grind" of YouTube.

Getting back to blogging more

I do love YouTube…make no mistake… I am super passionate about it…I just need to learn balance. That's with anything in life.

So I am going to try blogging more. Blogging is sometimes more therapeutic in a way…because with blogging I tend to let out more of my real feelings. So it's literally the same as therapeutic writing. What a relief it is to blog!

8 reasons I love coffee (it's a really amazing drink!)

 Here are 8 reasons I love coffee. I love coffee for many different reasons...let's jump right into them.

The reasons:

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1. It warms you up on a cold day

2. It gives you energy when you're feeling sluggish

3. It tastes amazing

4. It smells awesome

5. It helps you focus on work or anything else you need to do

6. It's pretty affordable

7. It comes in many varieties

8. You can find it almost anywhere!

Look at that tasty coffee

Coffee is definitely one of my favorite drinks ever. I love to drink it often. I drink it every day, in fact. I can't imagine my life without it. 

Coffee really makes me happy.

These are just some reasons, I'm sure I could think of more…but as you can see, coffee is amazing for lots of different reasons!

A lot of people are coffee lovers

Coffee is still one of the favorite drinks of a lot of people, all over the world. They drink it to wake up in the morning and throughout the day.

It's no secret why people love it because it's that good! 

Why do you love coffee?

Do you love the smell of it? Do you love the taste or the smell? Do you love the way it wakes you up in the morning and gives you energy all day? There are lots of reasons to drink coffee. This drink can actually enrich and enhance your life in a variety of different ways.

Your first time?

If you've never tried coffee, please try some today. You'll be glad you did. You'll never stop drinking it after that! The first time I had this glorious beverage was in high school, and I've drunk it ever since then. It has made my life better in so many ways.

Leave us a comment and tell us why you love a cup of Joe.

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I'll be focusing more on this blog

 I've been writing here and there on this blog...but I want to try to put out more content. I'm usually so busy with YouTube, that it's hard to find the energy to post here.

But since this is my main blog...I want to try to post more. I want to be as active on here as I am on YouTube. 

I love blogging

I believe I can do it. I just have to pace myself.

Thankfully, blogging is a lot less stressful than YouTube. Creating videos and editing them and stuff takes a lot of work.

Blogging is enjoyable

Blogging takes work too, but something about it seems less stressful.

Writing is therapeutic for me…so sometimes I enjoy it more than making videos. Blogging is great for just getting things off your chest.

An entire brand

I also just want to keep focusing and building my blog for branding purposes. 

So expect more posts on here from me in the near future!

It's cold outside..very cold (and I don't like it)

 As the title suggests, it's cold outside. Not just a little cold...really cold. Which is to be expected, since it's the middle of December and all that.

I'm ok with it...I'm just staying inside. I wish it was warm, but it's just part of living in Missouri in the winter. 

Cold is inevitable

There is going to be cold. That's just part of it. We were supposed to get snow today, but we didn't. I honestly mostly don't want it to snow…but part of me thinks that it would be pretty cool.

But I honestly just want some warm weather. I like to be able to go outside and do things. Even though I'm usually inside anyway, it's just nice knowing I have that option if I want it.

It's too cold

I can still go outside right now, but it's not the same. It's a bone-chilling cold right now. Cuts straight to your core.

I hope we get at least one warmer day pretty soon.

I actually love COOL weather, just not when it's freezing. Cool-weather, like in the fall, is very pleasant for sure. When you can just wear a hoodie and just be super comfortable, that is the best feeling. Hoodies are super awesome.

Why you should remove stress from your life

Sometimes you have to do things to remove stress from your life. So in trying to do that, I deleted a few of the blogs that I had. They were smaller blogs, I didn't really have a lot of people reading them or anything. 

I had too many blogs, so I couldn't focus on all of them. Now my main blogs are this one and my YouTube channel website.

I feel like in life, doing less is oftentimes more. It's not good to spread yourself too thin. It adds extra stress to your life. So I am trying to remove stress. I already have enough blogs, YouTube channels, social media, etc.

I'm trying to focus on "less is more"

When you have too much going on, it can quickly become overwhelming. That's what you don't want.

Minimalism is the key. It's the whole Buddhist mindset thing. Feng shui and all that. Get rid of clutter and make things simple.

Doing too much is highly overrated. It's really not good to try to spread yourself thin. It really doesn't help anything. 

When you keep things minimal and simple, your mind is nice and clear. And a clear mind leads to a lot of happiness. Happiness is always the goal in life. A simple life is a happy one.

That's a good mantra to have

I love anything that has to do with feng shui or Buddhism. Buddhism talks a lot about keeping things simple, especially when it comes to possessions. 

Buddhist monks live with very little, and they're super happy about it. Don't you want to be happy like that?

You don't have to get rid of everything, but the less clutter you have in your life, the better off you'll be. Just something to help you out.

Being lighter

You'll overall just feel lighter and more free when you have less clutter in your life and less stress. It's good for your mental health. Being a happier person is one of the goals in life, and you will definitely achieve that.

Many people realize they need to de-stress and simplify their life, but they might not know where to begin. If you're one of those people, don't worry, you can start with one thing and progress from there. Just remove one small stressor from your life, and things will begin to get better.

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Coffee is the elixir of life (I love coffee)

 Do you agree that coffee is the elixir of life? Think about how much awesomeness is in one cup of Joe. It is truly the greatest drink. 

I do love soda and tea and juice as well, but there's something really special about a cup of Joe in the morning, or anytime.

A man wearing a hoodie while drinking coffee and checking his mobile phone.

Coffee takes away my stress too. If I'm stressed or in a bad mood, I just reach for a cup of the good brew.

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Coffee is a mood booster

It does make me feel better. Coffee is an antidepressant as well. They have shown that in studies, I'm pretty sure. It does have powerful mood-boosting benefits. 

That's part of why so many people drink it. It helps get you through your day as well. I can't imagine a day without it. 

I drink it daily

Every day, I wake up and have some coffee. It gives me that kick-start I need in the early morning hours. It fills me with life and happiness.

It's one of my all-time favorite drinks. Just drinking it black does the trick very nicely. I love the taste of it just how it is. I don't need anything added.

A cappuccino in a blue mug on a saucer.

I'll probably drink coffee every day for a long time. I don't see any reason to stop. And I'll probably keep blogging about it, too.

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When was the last time you had some you didn't like? If we're being honest, very rarely. Because it tastes amazing most of the time. My love for the drink is immeasurable. I've been a fan of it since I first had it.

Let's all have some

Which reminds me, I think I require some now! I think, no matter what time of day it is, that it's always time for the good brew. I think we can actually all agree on that. Don't you?

How do you get rid of stress? (let's discuss this)

 I've been trying to figure out how to deal with stress and anxiety. I have a really hard time with it. Not only that, but I'm stressed out most of the time. It's not healthy.

I need to learn to relax more.

No one should be stressed out all the time. I do have relaxing time periods where I take breaks…But I need to learn to manage my stress better.

Stress can be unhealthy

I hate having to get frustrated and let my stress out in unhealthy ways. I need to find healthier coping mechanisms. 

Being in the public image with blogging, YouTube, social media, etc., can be extremely stressful. There's just something about putting yourself out there that can be very hard at times. Most people don't understand that.

Working online can be stressful

Working from home has its own set of stresses, just like anything else. Putting yourself out there on the internet is not for everyone.

It can be very hard sometimes. So that's where a lot of my stress comes from. How do you deal with stress? We all definitely have our own methods of dealing with it. Share your thoughts in a comment below. Thanks for reading.

Isn't coffee amazing? (talking about my love for it)

 I love coffee. It's so amazing in so many ways. Coffee is the way to my heart. I started drinking coffee in high school. I still remember the first time I had coffee. I was in a hospital at the time, and I was in the cafeteria, and I got a coffee out of one of the machines.

Ever since then, I loved it. 

However, I went through a long time when I didn't drink that much of it. But then, maybe 10 years ago or so… I started really getting into it.

The good brew is amazing.

Ever since then, I have drunk it basically every day. 

Every now and then I'll skip a day, but I drink it most days. I just drink instant coffee these days for the most part.

I love instant coffee as long as it's a good quality kind. If you get the cheap instant coffees, they don't really taste that good.

A better cup

If you pay a little more, you get a high-quality cup of coffee, almost like you freshly brewed it. 

Coffee helps me function and get my work done easier. It also puts me in a great mood as soon as I drink it. If I don't drink it, I get depressed.

I usually drink either instant coffee...or Dunkin from home. I buy the Dunkin K-Cups. Sometimes I buy the McDonald's McCafe as well. 

McCafe is my 2nd favorite

It's right up there with the Dunkin. I'm not picky about coffee though, I'll drink almost any kind.

Some of them I don't like as well…but coffee is coffee, in my opinion. I just love it so much. How could you not?

Coffee generally puts me in a better mood, so I'm better to be around. I'm not typically in a very good mood if I haven't had my cup of Joe.

I'm a daily drinker

So that's why I love to have it every day. Do you drink coffee? What kind do you like?

Some people have specific varieties of coffee they drink, whereas some people, like me, just drink anything they can get their hands on. It's truly a special drink because it's good no matter what type it is. I think most coffee lovers can agree on that.

This amazing drink brings us all together, no matter who we are, or where we come from. It's truly the drink of life, and fills us all with happiness.