Journey to a balanced and complete self.
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 →
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 →
Your heart is racing, you begin to shake, and the moisture behind your eyes begins to build. The place, time, and present company do not come to mind. All that matters is getting the feeling of being suffocated to stop. In this frame of mind figuring out what is causing this reaction is not feasible.... Continue Reading →
Anyone that follows my blog can tell you I am a huge promoter of journaling. Taking a few minutes out to record my thoughts and feelings about the day puts a lot into perspective. I have found I can handle conflict better and that I can easily adapt to new and stressful situations. Typical entries... Continue Reading →
Studying the great minds of the past and present lead to astounding breakthroughs in the future. The same can be said in an individual's understanding of him or herself. I am partial to words of wisdom by various members of the science of psychology when it comes to mental health. But there is much to... Continue Reading →
I will begin by saying this is NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE. If you or someone close to you is having a difficult time, I urge you to seek out professional help. Now, there are so many reasons why a person decides to seek the help of a therapist. Most are looking... Continue Reading →
I am a firm believer that we are the only ones that control our response to others. Despite this belief, it is important to recognize when people in our lives are hurting us. Making this determination is not easy, as it involves separating how we feel about the situation to make some clear realizations. This... Continue Reading →
People who appear to have it all together and who are consistently joyous are said to have set practices that evolve happiness from more than just a feeling. Happiness for these individuals is a way of life. I aspire to be among this population but for now turning my frown upside down is still a... Continue Reading →
