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A Spring in the Life With Paris

May 06, 2020

Preview:  Our amazing Community Assistant Paris shares with us what she’s been up to this Spring Season. 

Hey there Beavers & Domainians! My name is Paris and I work here at the Domain as a Community Assistant. I thought I’d share a few things I’ve been up to while stuck at home, to spark inspiration and give you some ideas!

New Shows- I started watching Westworld a few weeks ago. If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly suggest you try it out! It’s a show about a theme park with robots that look just like real people, and there are many twists and turns. If you like sinister shows that keep you on your toes and surprise you, this is a good one to try! It’s on HBO but you could find episodes on some online platforms as well.

Online Shopping- I've been doing a lot of online shopping lately since going out to shop is a big no. A lot of stores are having sales right now, but If you are like me and wanting to treat yourself and get some cute summer-y clothing, you should wait! I heard that later on in summer, the sales should be even better! Think about all the spring and summer merchandise that stores will want to get rid of before the Fall clothes come in, in a few months. No one is in store to buy it, so the markdowns later will be great.

Artsy Stuff- I've been trying to be creative and productive lately. Some things I’ve done include experimenting with watercolor paints, and trying out tie dye techniques. I made a few tank tops and a matching outfit with sweats. I used Riz dye, which I really recommend because you can alter the intensity of the color by adding more or less dye. Below is a picture of me in my tie dye outfit. For this one, I used two different shades of dye and then re-dyed a day later with variations of the two colors.

Online Classes- I've found it really hard to complete class and studies from inside my apartment. I’ve been using our outdoor study areas almost every day when weather permits! Distancing myself from distractions at home and having a specific place to buckle down on classwork has been really helpful, plus it's nice to get some fresh air and enjoy the outdoors of our beautiful property.

I hope some of my activities could inspire you to get stuff done, try new things, or give you some ideas for ways to stay busy. Make sure to check out our IG live stories every day at 3pm for some fun entertainment!

5 Self Care Activities

Apr 02, 2020

Spring-time in Oregon is a magical time where one minute is it 65 degrees, the sun is shining and then the next the temperature drops to 40 and there is a mid-day hail storm or rain shower. Not being able to spend time physically with our friends is difficult and disappointing because our normal routines and schedules are no longer the same. Let’s look at the positives of how social distancing could benefit us as individuals and here is why:

1. Take up journaling! You now have time to write down your thoughts!  Take time in the morning and the evening to journal, dig deep, get introspective and learn something about you. My favorite app for journaling is called “Five Minute Journal” they also have a physical journal that you can order and a productivity planner. Personally, I like the app version because there is a daily notification in the morning and the evening to remind me to take the time for myself. Writing not your thing? You could create a video diary or spend 5-Mindful Minutes quietly to yourself.
2. Take an online class for FUN!  Always wanted to learn how to cook, be a better artist, get into the digital media game? Try a new hobby. You can find tutorials for anything you want to learn on YouTube or you can try out SkillShare or Brit&Co. Skill Share is offering TWO months of free classes right now and Brit&Co are offering free classes with their coupon code, view their Instagram to find out more. You could also take this time to become certified on Google and other helpful business platforms to add to your LinkedIn profile and your resume. Let’s face it, you’ve been trying to learn how to play the ukulele for MONTHS and finally have time to sit down every day and practice.
3. Get old school and find a pen pal!  Since we are unable to visit family and friends you can find new ways to brighten your day and theirs. You can keep it simple with paper and pen or jazz it up with a handmade card. Want to make it even simpler than that? Download the Ink Cards app on your phone and within minutes you can create a beautiful, customized card for only $2.  Interested in signing up to have a pen pal with a current or future community member, email me at [email protected] and we will get you put on our Pen Pal list and set you up with someone else in the community.
4. Throw an online party.  You can download the Google Chrome browser extension or Netflix Party to stream Netflix with friends, host a group Facetime or Zoom happy hour, or have a video chat and cooking competition. The possibilities are endless.  The Domain will be hosting Virtual Parties in the month of April so make sure you check out our resident calendar and view your Resident Newsletter this month to find out more.
5. Do an at home workout.  Join us on Thursdays for our LIVE Thrive Thursday Workouts or find other LIVE streams from your favorite YouTubers and Instagram Influencers.

11 Resolutions of Keep

Jan 02, 2020

If you're anything like I am, you have mixed feelings about New Year's resolutions.

It seems like a natural time to make important changes. It's like a universal pressing of the "reset" button. Maybe that's why 41% of Americans make New Year's resolutions in the first place. But here's the thing -- only 9.2% of us are successful in achieving them.

We suspect it has something to do with the nature of the resolutions themselves -- which seem, much to our joy, to be evolving. Lasy year, for instance, we reported that according to a study by the University of Scranton's Journal of Clinical Psychology, the top 10 resolutions of 2015 included things like losing weight and falling in love.

And while this year's top 10 resolutions, according to a survey conducted by the Statistic Brain Research Institute, are similar -- "self improvements," "find the love of my life" -- we noticed a new one on the list: "Learn something new on my own."

1. 11 Resolutions:
2. Designate an electronics-free zone.
3. Write something every day.
4. Keep up with Google.
5. Improve your design skills.
6. Take breaks.
7. Listen to one podcast per week.
8. Ask for help.
9. Embrace emerging technology.
10. Use your vacation time.
11. Read more.
12. Move to the next level of your career.
13. Original article found here: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/new-years-resolutions-marketers