Journey to a balanced and complete self.
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 →
These past few months have been a time of reflection as I try to understand why I have allowed myself to stop the fruition of my goals. I wanted to start an e-commerce selling body scrubs infused with essential oils. Just as I was ready to hit the button that would launch my online store... 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 →
Freedom by definition is a state of existing without restraint or restrictions. Most often people feel a lack of freedom due to responsibilities, obligations, and even society. But the truth is personal freedom is attainable and it starts with an internal examination. This weekend I created and played a game of self-care bingo. The point... Continue Reading →
Decision making is a process often reliant on experience and emotions. Deciphering between the two is not an easy task especially when the stakes are high. Instinctual or intuitive thoughts begin with a sense of feeling certain that something is just not right. Fear can manifest after the anxiety sets in or at the cusp... 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 →
