Ashley Paguyo El Shourbagy | Wit & Delight | Designing a Life Well-Lived https://witanddelight.com/author/ashleypaguyo/ A Lifestyle Blog Sat, 09 Oct 2021 19:01:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 Fear of Missing Couch: A Self-Care Approach to Making Plans https://witanddelight.com/2019/06/fear-of-missing-couch-a-self-care-approach-to-making-plans/ https://witanddelight.com/2019/06/fear-of-missing-couch-a-self-care-approach-to-making-plans/#comments Sun, 02 Jun 2019 15:00:17 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=41560 Our June & July theme is all about allowing ourselves to indulge in the simple pleasures that many of us rarely make time for amidst the pressures of everyday life. In that spirit, today we're sharing a post from 2017 via contributor Ashley Paguyo El Shourbagy. Ashley writes about setting boundaries with her energy and schedule, and the importance of taking time for yourself.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2019/06/fear-of-missing-couch-a-self-care-approach-to-making-plans/feed/ 2 Elizabeth Kendig of “Healers” Podcast: We All Need Healing. Here’s How to Start https://witanddelight.com/2018/02/healing-elizabeth-kendig/ https://witanddelight.com/2018/02/healing-elizabeth-kendig/#comments Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:00:36 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=26681 Elizabeth Kendig has amassed 5.4 million followers on Pinterest and a reputation for sharing trusted beauty advice on her blog, BeautyBets.com. Yet, avid readers know it’s more than skin deep. Kendig assists readers on their individual journeys to get more comfortable in their skin, be it through the perfect shade of red lipstick or an […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2018/02/healing-elizabeth-kendig/feed/ 10 Fear of Missing Couch: A Self-Care Approach to Making Plans https://witanddelight.com/2017/12/self-care-plans/ https://witanddelight.com/2017/12/self-care-plans/#comments Sat, 09 Dec 2017 16:00:17 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=25254 It’s Friday night and I have big plans. I transition from week into weekend through a full production of getting ready. After work, I shower and prep for the night ahead, except I linger a little longer under the shower head, steaming the bathroom up to its full potential. I even use my expensive, fancy […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2017/12/self-care-plans/feed/ 11 Oh, Sheet! 4 Ridiculous Face Masks Reviewed https://witanddelight.com/2017/10/4-ridiculous-face-masks-reviewed/ https://witanddelight.com/2017/10/4-ridiculous-face-masks-reviewed/#comments Sun, 08 Oct 2017 15:00:05 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=24573 The Mask has made a comeback in a big way. No, not Jim Carey. We have seen a rise in the popularity of facial masks over the past few years. Maybe it has something to do with increased access and influence of K-Beauty. Or maybe this beauty product was just due to have its moment […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2017/10/4-ridiculous-face-masks-reviewed/feed/ 7 Can You Put Coconut Oil on That? https://witanddelight.com/2017/09/can-you-put-coconut-oil-on-that/ https://witanddelight.com/2017/09/can-you-put-coconut-oil-on-that/#comments Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:09:16 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=24022 If you reside anywhere on the internet, you likely saw coconut oil in the headlines earlier this summer when the American Heart Association released a presidential position statement advising against the use of coconut oil from a “bad” cholesterol standpoint. This advisory warning sent shockwaves through the news feed unlike any other liquid fat before, […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2017/09/can-you-put-coconut-oil-on-that/feed/ 5 Don’t Trip While Traveling with Baby https://witanddelight.com/2017/08/traveling-baby/ https://witanddelight.com/2017/08/traveling-baby/#comments Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:00:20 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=23240 I consider myself a well-traveled, adaptable adventurer. I have traveled in the lap of luxury, chartering a private sailboat with crew for two. I have roughed it in conditions far grosser than anything you’re currently imagining, living out of a car and a suitcase for seven months. All-inclusive. Developing world. Tent floor. I thought I […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2017/08/traveling-baby/feed/ 15 Fashion We’re Loving from Eid Celebrations https://witanddelight.com/2017/06/fashion-eid-celebrations/ https://witanddelight.com/2017/06/fashion-eid-celebrations/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:15:30 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=23270 With Eid celebrations coming to a close yesterday, W&D couldn’t help but gush over the gorgeous fashions seen on women from all over the world. In this colorful recap, Ashley interviews three women to give us a sneak peek into their lives as they prepared their homes, hearts, and wardrobes for Eid. – Kate With the […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2017/06/fashion-eid-celebrations/feed/ 9 Ramadan 101 https://witanddelight.com/2017/05/ramadan-101/ https://witanddelight.com/2017/05/ramadan-101/#comments Wed, 31 May 2017 17:35:08 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22891 Going home with a significant other for the holidays can be a real mental game, especially for the first time. Will his parents like you? Will her sisters judge your every move, outfit, accidental snort? All. Eyes. On. You. Though stressful, it usually comes with a certain amount of anticipated familiarity and expectation. You can […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2017/05/ramadan-101/feed/ 14 Pain in the Ass: a Birth Story https://witanddelight.com/2017/05/pain-ass-birth-story/ https://witanddelight.com/2017/05/pain-ass-birth-story/#comments Fri, 12 May 2017 15:04:50 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22593 I like to let things unfold. This is my approach to life and it applied to pregnancy as well. I was lucky to have an easy, uneventful pregnancy. I was that annoying lady in birthing class who didn’t have any real questions, fears or reservations. I was hoping to have a natural, doula-assisted birth with a […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2017/05/pain-ass-birth-story/feed/ 11 Deep Cleaning your ‘Tude https://witanddelight.com/2017/04/deep-cleaning-tude/ https://witanddelight.com/2017/04/deep-cleaning-tude/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:22:42 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22327 “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard and by mistake I dropped my sweater in the sink while the water was running and I could tell it was going to be a […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2017/04/deep-cleaning-tude/feed/ 4 The Gospel According to Beyoncé https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/gospel-according-beyonce/ https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/gospel-according-beyonce/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:58:55 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=22096 As the saying goes: in like a lion, out like Beyoncé. Whether you like her or not, you most definitely are on a first name basis with Beyoncé. There’s no denying her icon status. So, no “Women Who #Werk” March series would be complete without drawing inspiration from a woman whose hard work has captivated […]

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/gospel-according-beyonce/feed/ 2 I Love You 24/7: Five Tips for Working with Your Boo https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/love-247-five-tips-working-boo/ https://witanddelight.com/2017/03/love-247-five-tips-working-boo/#comments Fri, 10 Mar 2017 17:23:20 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=21908 There came a day when opportunity knocked at our door and said, “Hey! Wanna quit your day jobs?” Like any typical millennial on a quest to find meaningful work, my then-boyfriend and I said “HELL. YES!” without hesitation. At the time, my boyfriend and I had been dating for two-ish years and we thought going […]

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