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The Bliss Movement

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6 Ways To Enhance Your Airport Experience

I love airports. I mean I really, truly, love them. My longest time in an airport was ten hours but I'm certain I could spend an entire day in one and never get bored of it. Airports are a beautiful place, they're filled with some of my favorite things. Some people are departing on an exciting adventure and I am always curious as to where they're heading and why. Others are returning from a place just as mysterious with a look of mixed feelings -- happy to be home and in the presence of their loved ones, yet sad that their time away is over. Emotions run high no m[...]

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Traveller’s Diarrhea 101: What Is It, How To Prevent It, What To Do When You Get It

You’re walking through a crowded market that lines either side of a narrow street. It’s 40 degrees, hotter than the hottest day back home and vehicles, motorbikes, and humans all weave in and out of one another. And then it hits you. You start sweating, more than you already are, your stomach begins to flip and make the most animalistic noises, and you find yourself clenching your butt cheeks together. You need a bathroom, and you need it NOW. Traveler’s diarrhea (TD); a backpacker’s worst nightmare. My second time back to Southeast Asia, I was hesitant[...]

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So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
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So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
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what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
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what a summer it’s been ☀️
2 years ago
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chapter 33 ✨
chapter 33 ✨
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chapter 33 ✨
2 years ago
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It’s been a year since I moved to the comox valley - and almost as long since I posted on here!

I look back on the intentions I was calling in at the end of 2022: to live by the water, to have more female friendships, more love, simplicity, a fun + flexible routine - and I find myself exactly where I wanted to be.

At that time I was in Mexico after being laid off, life coaching and having a good time, planning out my next move and spending a lot of time thinking about moving to Vancouver or Vancouver island. 

By the end of January I had a job and a week later I was on the island.

This past year has been a practice to learn how to live in and enjoy just being here before racing off to the next thing. We can be so quick to jump from one big goal to the next that we don’t take time to slow down and actually sit in it and appreciate it for a while.

So what have I been doing since I moved here? 

I’ve been playing with rescue cats and kittens every weekend 

I’ve been racing to the ocean with binoculars to try and see the whales when someone mentions they’re nearby 

I’ve been waking up, pouring a coffee and walking in a cozy hoodie to the shore literally across the street 

I’ve been checking out waterfalls, watching sunsets from my kayak, eating brunches, writing in cafes, walking through forests of old trees, taking ocean dips even in winter, making friends, trying out pottery, dancing, reading on beaches, going to shows, and generally just learning to be present and slow down long enough for me to catch up with myself. 

I’m thinking that this year is going to look much the same and I’m pretty okay with that 🌊
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It’s been a year since I moved to the comox valley - and almost as long since I posted on here! I look back on the intentions I was calling in at the end of 2022: to live by the water, to have more female friendships, more love, simplicity, a fun + flexible routine - and I find myself exactly where I wanted to be. At that time I was in Mexico after being laid off, life coaching and having a good time, planning out my next move and spending a lot of time thinking about moving to Vancouver or Vancouver island. By the end of January I had a job and a week later I was on the island. This past year has been a practice to learn how to live in and enjoy just being here before racing off to the next thing. We can be so quick to jump from one big goal to the next that we don’t take time to slow down and actually sit in it and appreciate it for a while. So what have I been doing since I moved here? I’ve been playing with rescue cats and kittens every weekend I’ve been racing to the ocean with binoculars to try and see the whales when someone mentions they’re nearby I’ve been waking up, pouring a coffee and walking in a cozy hoodie to the shore literally across the street I’ve been checking out waterfalls, watching sunsets from my kayak, eating brunches, writing in cafes, walking through forests of old trees, taking ocean dips even in winter, making friends, trying out pottery, dancing, reading on beaches, going to shows, and generally just learning to be present and slow down long enough for me to catch up with myself. I’m thinking that this year is going to look much the same and I’m pretty okay with that 🌊
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Everyone needs alone time - not just your introvert friends! 

I know not all of us LIKE spending time alone - but all of us NEED some regular alone time. 

And check out all the epic perks of spending time alone. Who doesn’t want to know themselves and trust themselves more? Who doesn’t want to feel centered and grounded?

I’d argue that prioritizing time alone is one of the key contributors to living a life that feels good - without it, we lose access to this sacred, deeper connection to ourselves. 

And when we lose that connection, we lose our way.

My hope is that this can be a space where you can learn how to and be inspired to spend more quality time with you, yourself and you. 

Because after all, you shouldn’t be enjoying yourself ONLY when you’re with other people. Enjoying the time you spend alone means MORE happiness in life, MORE contentedness, MORE peace. 

➡️If you’re someone struggling to enjoy spending time alone, scroll on down to my post from March 13th to find 14 ways to spend quality time with yourself. 

➡️If you know your relationship with yourself has taken a hit and you want to work with a life coach to get it back and build a relationship with yourself that’s better than ever before, you’re in the right place. Send me a dm at @michellebelair_  to find out more!
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Everyone needs alone time - not just your introvert friends! I know not all of us LIKE spending time alone - but all of us NEED some regular alone time. And check out all the epic perks of spending time alone. Who doesn’t want to know themselves and trust themselves more? Who doesn’t want to feel centered and grounded? I’d argue that prioritizing time alone is one of the key contributors to living a life that feels good - without it, we lose access to this sacred, deeper connection to ourselves. And when we lose that connection, we lose our way. My hope is that this can be a space where you can learn how to and be inspired to spend more quality time with you, yourself and you. Because after all, you shouldn’t be enjoying yourself ONLY when you’re with other people. Enjoying the time you spend alone means MORE happiness in life, MORE contentedness, MORE peace. ➡️If you’re someone struggling to enjoy spending time alone, scroll on down to my post from March 13th to find 14 ways to spend quality time with yourself. ➡️If you know your relationship with yourself has taken a hit and you want to work with a life coach to get it back and build a relationship with yourself that’s better than ever before, you’re in the right place. Send me a dm at @michellebelair_ to find out more!
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life hack: get outside for a walk✌🏼
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life hack: get outside for a walk✌🏼
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