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#198| Date Night

July 17, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

It’s Friday, and that means it’s “date night” for many singles and couples alike.

Maybe you’re going on a first date – or you’re being brave and going out on a blind date.

Maybe you’ve got your babysitter locked down and you’re all set for some “us time” with the hubby or your significant other.

You may be headed out for dinner and a movie or staying in and kicking back.

Whatever date night means to you or looks like for you, simply make sure you do this one thing: Enjoy!

The Swirl World Team is committed to sharing 365 days of inspiration in 2015. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts.

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#197| Road Trip!

July 16, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.”

The goal is not to become so focused on getting there, we fail receive the valuable lessons we can learn along the way.

It’s Travel Thursday, and I believe the same holds true for today’s quote, which parallels life as a road trip, both literally and figuratively.

The greatest part of a road trip isn’t simply arriving at the destination it’s about all the wild – and hopefully fun – stuff that happen along the way.

Just think of all the great stories you’ll be able to tell!

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#196| Take Care!

July 15, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Have you have ever done any of the diet or fitness challenges so prevalent on Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms?

Log on and you’ll find a number of smoothie challenges, raw food challenges, vegan challenges, vegetarian challenges, squat challenges, push-up challenges, and biking, hiking and walking challenges.

I purchased a Fitbit® Tracker in January, and I accepted the 10,000 steps per day walking challenge. I renewed my gym membership, and I signed up for a challenge to get in 100 workouts before a specified time.

These challenges are designed to help us do a better job of doing what it takes to take care of ourselves. One of the worst things we can do is spend our time chasing our goals, yet neglecting our most important asset: our health.

So don’t just troll Facebook simply to look at photos and read the latest updates. Take the time to look for some healthy eating or exercise challenges. Your health is your wealth – so take care of it!

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A Conversation With Demita Usher – Part 2

July 15, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Today’s podcast features Part 2 of a conversation I held on May 10 with Demita Usher, aka “Brown Betty.”

Demita was a champion of Black women’s causes, and passionate about women learning to not only enjoy, but leverage their femininity.

This episode was recorded on May 10 in anticipation of the website launch of Demita’s business centering on providing teaching and training on etiquette and manners.

Demita passed away the morning of June 14.

Part 1 of the conversation with Demita is available on iTunes, Sound Cloud, Stitcher Radio or PlayerFM.

Demita was nothing if she wasn’t passionate! I hope you’re enjoying the conversation as much as I did.

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If you can’t see the Sound Cloud player, click here. You can also head over and listen to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or PlayerFM.

Demita Usher was the Founder and Director of The Social Graces and Savoir Faire Institute of Etiquette. She taught classes for several years to adults and children alike. Demita was in the process of writing a book on Charm and Etiquette for Teens. She resided in Los Angeles, California.

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#195| Acting Brand New

July 14, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

The term “acting brand new” is normally used in a disparaging tone and for equally disparaging purposes.

When someone is said to be acting brand new, it can mean they are acting like they were born yesterday, or like they have no clue concerning things that are going on.

Acting brand new can also refer to a person’s behavior. Someone who acts as though they don’t know how to conduct themselves in certain situations – when in reality the situations are common or normal for them – is acting brand new.

Despite the normally negative connotations, we can place a positive spin on acting brand new.

You see, today’s inspirational quote from Marie Lu reminds us that each day is brand new.

Each day is a new start; an opportunity to rewrite whatever script life is currently tossing our way.

Remain mindful of the fact that “Each day means a new twenty-four hours. Each day means everything’s possible again. You live in the moment, you die in the moment, you take it all one day at a time.”

Take the 24 hours you’ve been given, and go ahead and act brand new!

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#194| Clap Back!

July 13, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

A new workweek has begun, and it’s time to get after it.

When difficulties come our way and try to hinder us from making the steps necessary for reaching our goals, we can’t roll over and play dead.

Instead, we will choose to clap back – return fire at whatever is shooting negativity at us.

We’re going to clap back against the self-limiting fear, doubt and unbelief trying to cripple us and keep us off course.

We clap back when we replace fear with action, negate doubt with confidence and mitigate unbelief with positive affirmations.

We clap back when we determine we will live our best life and be our best self – no matter what the obstacles.

This week, get after it, and clap back at anything standing in your way.

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#193| Your Sunday Best

July 12, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Do not let Sunday be taken from you.

If your soul has no Sunday, it becomes an orphan.

~Albert Schweitzer

Whatever you do to today, whether it’s going to church, relaxing with the Sunday paper or heading out to brunch, make sure to give it your Sunday best!

Today’s post features Little Miss Rylee Jones, who sits near me at church. She’s a beautiful little girl, and I’m privileged to interact with her and watch her grow up!

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#192| The Right Choice

July 11, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

“What’s special about Superman is that he will always make the right choice.”

~Max Landis

Akasha is today’s featured Swirler.

The Superman in Akasha’s life is obviously happy he made her his choice.

Smart guy, that Superman . . . .

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#191| Love And Kisses

July 10, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

In The Swirl World, we celebrate the power of love and kisses.

Every day we feature couples just like Tracy and Brandon.

Tracy tells us, “This is a photo of my boyfriend Brandon and me on our birthday . . . yes we share the SAME birthday!! And it helped to solidify what I always knew, that I absolutely adore this man!”

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#189| Cheer Up!

July 8, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

I won’t bore you with a lot of scientific chatter about the correlation between the effect good health bears on our state of mind.

As stated so aptly by Joseph Addison in today’s quote, “Health and cheerfulness naturally beget each other.”

If you’ve been feeling down, take active steps to improve your health.

Get outside and take a walk; jump on a bicycle and ride around the neighborhood.

Increase your intake of fruits and veggies – instead of reaching for some fried chicken, have a nice, fresh salad instead.

As you take incremental steps to improve your health, you’ll see a corresponding uptake in your state of mind.

Get healthy – and cheer up!

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