Journey to a balanced and complete self.
Working in the corporate world has many benefits and just as many drawbacks. Figuring out how you cope with the drawbacks when they seem to out weigh the benefits is the challenge of the day. Lately I find myself struggling with the usual mundane and unfulfilling tasks while also at a loss with starting something... Continue Reading →
Even in my adolescence I found establishing and maintaining a routine was extremely important. Being prepared for what is to come helped to leave room for the unexpected and ensure the achievement of ultimate goals. Now as I am in the thick of adulting I am finding there is never enough time in the day,... Continue Reading →
As mental health awareness month draws to an end, lets take a moment to recognize the need to practice self-care and the care of others. Normalizing mental health can greatly alter the stigma behind the topic. Everyone, and I mean even the most put together individual has internal conflicts. For some it is a result... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite sayings is as one door closes another one opens. So when it seems like a situation has ended, take it as the end of a chapter and not the end of your story. Rarely does a situation start without another wrapping up and although it is hard to say goodbye, learning... Continue Reading →
Happiness like beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Perception about an individual's situation decides what aspects of his or her life are enjoyable and which ones need to be changed. Maintaining a healthy dose of gratitude for yourself will extend toward others and facilitate a healthy, well-balanced life. Unfortunately there are people who... Continue Reading →
As I dive back into writing and blogging I am reminded of the self-imposed setbacks that have prevented me from achieving goals. Sad to say I gave up on myself for just a minute. For that minute I pushed aside all I have learned about gratitude, self-care, and effectively coping with stress. These past few... Continue Reading →
Reading up on various therapeutic techniques dialectical behavioral therapy stood out for its mindful focused ideas. Leading life in the present tense is said to promote a balance between the heart, the mind, and how a person reacts. The three states of mind described by DBT are the reasonable mind, emotional mind, and the wise... Continue Reading →
The ability to wholeheartedly exercise patience, to pardon, and to praise others involves actively doing these things on a personal level. Most of us are hardwired or taught to put family, friends, and community before ourselves. But how can you teach without learning, how can you help without practice, and how can you heal if... Continue Reading →
People are often faced with the daunting task of purging something or someone of importance for one reason or another. The hesitation to go through with a break up, change jobs, or relocate manifests mostly out of fear of the unknown. The mind becomes plagued with "what ifs" and although the decision has already been... Continue Reading →
Dreams historically can serve as a map into what lies ahead. They can also help explain what resides in your inner most thoughts. Today as we remember civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. it is important to reflect on the impact dreams had by historical figures had on the world. Dr. King's words... Continue Reading →
