Not long ago I was walking out of Bed Bath and Beyond with my friend and one of the workers said, “my daughter is one of those suicide girls” and my friend replied, “like one of the models?” The worker replied, “No. She is obsessed with the idea of suicide.” Neither one of us knew […]
Wellness
From Hateful to Grateful
“It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” ― Germany Kent It’s been a while since I’ve felt like myself. I am aware that something has to change. For months now, I’ve been focused so […]
It’s Been A While
A lot has happened since the last time I wrote a blog on this site. Much I can’t even talk about. I guess that’s why I’ve stayed away. It’s been a while since I’ve felt like myself. Always working, but little time working on myself. Maybe that is why I feel so drained. Since a […]
10 Things I wish I Could Tell My Younger Self
If I knew then what I know now, there are so many things I would tell you. When you are young you want to try it all or maybe you are someone who is afraid to try anything at all. This is an open message to what I wish I could tell myself if I […]
How to Create Personal Boundaries for Yourself
Have you ever felt like people were taking advantage of your time, space, and energy? If you’re feeling that way right now about someone or a certain situation in your life, it’s probably time to draw the line and lay down some healthy boundaries. What are “personal boundaries” though? Well, they are the lines between […]
How to Be Yourself in a World of Critics
“When dealing with critics always remember this: Critics judge things based on what is outside of their content of understanding.” ― Shannon L. Alder Most of us know the disheartening effects of critics when it comes to tearing our life to shreds and trying to tell us how to live our life. Sometimes it’s about your […]
Crawling out of Your Shell
After years of being reserved, isolated, shut down and emotionally unavailable, many people struggle to be OPEN. Usually, it takes a burnout or a sickness of the same routine, and the dull sense of an unfulfilling lifestyle that leaves many people craving something different– a change. When you begin to look at your life and […]
7 Ways to Breakthrough Your Burnout
People everywhere experience a burnout once in a while. Maybe you are one of those people right now; feeling overwhelmed in a cycle of sleepless nights and waking up in a quest for real inspiration to keep going- to keep thriving. That’s when it hits you. You’re burnt out. There’s a deep desire for change […]
Why You Need Confidence Rather Than Validation
Maybe you’ve been there, desperate for someone to hear your story, learn about you before they’ve asked many questions, or begged for attention after being ignored by someone you think you need some level of approval from. Most of us have been there and it’s not typically a proud moment. No one wants to beg […]
How to Bounce Back from a Burnout
What is a burnout? It’s a trying phase we face when our lives become out of whack, unbalanced and full of pressure to achieve more than we are currently capable of undertaking. Burnouts can sneak up on you when you least expect it. They can start with a few dragging days and can lead to […]