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3 June 2026: Today Wasn't About The Alarm Today reminded me that healing isn't about never getting triggered again.It's ...
06/04/2026

3 June 2026: Today Wasn't About The Alarm

Today reminded me that healing isn't about never getting triggered again.

It's about what you do when the trigger shows up.

Something small happened early this morning & before I knew it, old stories started running through my head.

You know the ones...

The stories that tell you:

Everything is your fault
You're not enough
You've done something wrong

And for a while I sat with those thoughts.

But here's what was different:

I knew they weren't true.
I knew they were old stories.

And instead of letting them grow into resentment, distance, or conflict...

I asked the question.

The uncomfortable one.
The vulnerable one.
The honest one.

And the answer reminded me that sometimes the things we fear most only exist inside our own minds.

Healing isn't about perfection.

It's about communication.
It's about choosing connection over assumptions.

And today I'm thankful for both.

2 June 2026: Road-Trip Ready Today was one of those productive days that doesn't look exciting from the outside, but fee...
06/03/2026

2 June 2026: Road-Trip Ready

Today was one of those productive days that doesn't look exciting from the outside, but feels really good on the inside.

Journaling caught up
Social media posted
Bank run completed
Bills paid
Course content uploaded
Packed & ready to go

And honestly?

There's something incredibly satisfying about getting all the little things handled before heading out on the next adventure.

A few days ago my body needed rest.

Today it needed action.

Both were exactly right for the moment.

Now it's time to curl up, watch a movie, get some rest, & get ready for the next road trip.

Life is good.

Road-Trip Ready indeed.

1 June 2026: Well Well Well... Remember when I spent the last couple of days wondering why I was so exhausted?Why I was ...
06/02/2026

1 June 2026: Well Well Well...

Remember when I spent the last couple of days wondering why I was so exhausted?

Why I was sleeping more than normal?
Why my energy seemed off?
Why my body was asking for so much rest?

Well...

Mystery solved.

My body knew something was coming long before my mind figured it out.

And honestly?

That realization gave me a new appreciation for something I've been learning this past year:

Listen to your body.

Sometimes rest isn't laziness.
Sometimes slowing down isn't weakness.
Sometimes your body is simply preparing you for what comes next.

Today became a self-care day.
A rest day.
A grace-filled day.

And instead of fighting it, I leaned into it.

The older I get, the more I realize that our bodies are often wiser than we give them credit for.

Sometimes the greatest gift we can give ourselves is permission to rest when rest is what we truly need.

31 May 2026: Rest & Recoup Today wasn't a big adventure.There were no major breakthroughs.No exciting stories.No huge ac...
06/02/2026

31 May 2026: Rest & Recoup

Today wasn't a big adventure.

There were no major breakthroughs.
No exciting stories.
No huge accomplishments.

Today my body simply asked for rest.

And for once...

I listened.

After traveling across multiple time zones, my body made it very clear that recovery was more important than productivity.

So I rested.
I napped.
I slowed down.
I gave myself permission to recharge.

And honestly?

That may have been exactly what I needed.

Sometimes self-care isn't bubble baths and spa days.
Sometimes self-care is simply listening when your body says:

"Not today."

The older I get, the more I realize that rest isn't a reward.

It's a requirement.

And investing in yourself always pays dividends later.

30 May 2026: Getting Back Into The Swing Of ThingsToday reminded me how much life can change when you stop letting frust...
05/31/2026

30 May 2026: Getting Back Into The Swing Of Things

Today reminded me how much life can change when you stop letting frustration steal the whole day.

A few things didn't go according to plan.
A project needed to be redone.
I had a moment of frustration.

But instead of staying there...

I adjusted.
Shifted gears.
Put on some positive music.
Worked on something else while the problem sorted itself out.

And honestly?

That feels like growth.

Because years ago I might have let one mistake ruin the entire day.

Now?

I simply keep moving forward.
And then life surprised me.

A conversation happened that reminded me how important it is to stay open to joy, possibility, & adventure.

Sometimes the biggest challenge isn't surviving difficult moments...

Sometimes it's believing that good things are allowed to happen too.

The Year of The Fire Horse continues to remind me:

Life isn't something we're supposed to wait on.

It's something we're meant to live.

29 May 2026: Today Is A New Day Sometimes life gives you a second chance to finish what yesterday interrupted.Today was ...
05/30/2026

29 May 2026: Today Is A New Day

Sometimes life gives you a second chance to finish what yesterday interrupted.

Today was one of those days.

The errands got done.
The tasks got completed.
Life moved forward.

But what stood out most wasn't what we accomplished...

It was how we accomplished it.

Together.

And honestly?

I'm still getting used to that.

There was a time in my life when support came with conditions.
When help came with criticism.
When mistakes came with blame.

So every time someone shows up, follows through, & genuinely helps without making me feel bad for needing it...

My nervous system notices.

And heals a little more.

Today reminded me that healing isn't just learning how to stand on your own.

Sometimes it's learning how to let someone stand beside you.

God's timing truly is perfect.

And for that, I am incredibly thankful.

28 May 2026: Sometimes all you can say is…Really?Today didn't exactly go according to plan.A canceled breakfast.A missed...
05/29/2026

28 May 2026: Sometimes all you can say is…Really?

Today didn't exactly go according to plan.

A canceled breakfast.
A missed massage.
A vehicle deciding it had other ideas.

And for a moment, I could feel the old programming trying to come back online:

"What if..."
"Why now?"
"Really?"
"Seriously?"

But then I noticed something.

The circumstances weren't creating the stress...

The story I was telling myself about the circumstances was.

So I took a breath.

Handled what needed handling.
Made the phone calls.
Paid the bills.
Did the paperwork.
Kept moving forward.

And by the end of the day I found myself reflecting on something important:

Years ago this would have completely derailed me.
Today it was simply a problem that needed solving.

That's growth.

Not because life stopped throwing curveballs.

But because I'm learning I can handle them.

The Year of The Fire Horse continues to remind me:

Sometimes the breakthrough isn't avoiding the storm...

It's realizing you're stronger than the storm.

26 & 27 May 2026: Homebound TodayAfter an incredible time in Hawaii, it was finally time to head home.Flights.Airports.T...
05/27/2026

26 & 27 May 2026: Homebound Today

After an incredible time in Hawaii, it was finally time to head home.

Flights.
Airports.
Time changes.
Delayed departures.
Broken sleep.
Rental cars.
Checked bags.
Early mornings.
Late nights.

And honestly?

Through all of it, I found myself noticing something beautiful:

We moved through it all with ease, teamwork, laughter, flexibility, & connection.

No chaos.
No frustration.
No emotional spiraling.
No pressure.

Just two people navigating LIFE together.

And maybe that’s one of the biggest takeaways from this entire trip:

Healing changes HOW you experience life.

Not because challenges disappear…

But because your nervous system no longer treats every inconvenience like an emergency.

This trip gave me:

Rest
Connection
Perspective
Healing
Joy
Softness
Presence

And honestly?

I think we brought all of that home with us

Living Our Best Lives Yet indeed in The Year of The Fire Horse!!!

25 May 2026: Rest & Relaxation Today was our final full day in Hawaii & honestly?We chose peace.No rushing.No packed sch...
05/27/2026

25 May 2026: Rest & Relaxation

Today was our final full day in Hawaii & honestly?

We chose peace.

No rushing.
No packed schedule.
No trying to squeeze in “one more thing.”

Just rest.
Relaxation.
Movies.
Quiet moments.
Repacking.
Finishing a good book.
And simply enjoying being together.

And somewhere in the middle of this slower day, I realized something important:

Peace used to feel unfamiliar to me.

Now it feels beautiful.

There was a time in my life when I felt like every moment had to be productive, busy, or emotionally intense.

But healing has been teaching me something different:

Sometimes the most meaningful moments are the calm ones.

The quiet moments.
The soft moments.
The restful moments.

And honestly?

This trip gave me more than memories…

It gave me space to fully exhale

24 May 2026: Look It’s A Volcano Today we explored Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & honestly, something about it spoke d...
05/25/2026

24 May 2026: Look It’s A Volcano

Today we explored Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & honestly, something about it spoke directly to my soul.

Listening to the tour guide talk about the cycles of destruction, regrowth, rebirth, & new life rising from volcanic ash immediately reminded me of: From Ashes To Alignment.

Because sometimes LIFE works the same way.

Sometimes things must burn away.

Old versions of ourselves.
Old pain.
Old stories.
Old survival patterns.
Old relationships.
Old ways of living.
Old ways of thinking.

And from those ashes…

Something new begins to grow.

Standing there surrounded by beautiful vegetation thriving from volcanic ash felt deeply symbolic to me.

What once looked destroyed…

Now holds incredible beauty & new life.

And honestly?

That’s exactly how this season of my life feels.

The Year of The Fire Horse continues to show me that transformation isn’t the end of the story…

It’s the beginning of becoming who you were always meant to be.

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