I am a self-proclaimed expert in the art of self-love and self-care. I have gone from abusing myself in many many ways to falling madly in love with myself on so many levels. Self-love is such a personal thing that it is almost impossible for me to tell someone exactly how to love themselves, however, … Continue reading Honor Yourself
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Why confidence is everything in life
“Confidence… thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live.”– Franklin D. Roosevelt Confidence is everything! How can you can get to a place where you can feel confident in all areas of your life? Good question, that is the struggle that … Continue reading Why confidence is everything in life
How well do you know yourself?
Through the process of self-discovery I realized, sadly, that I had not been living my life in an authentic way. I was so concerned with what people thought of me and how other people saw me that I wasn’t even remotely being my true self. After much time alone, in self-discovery and healing mode, I … Continue reading How well do you know yourself?
How do you start your day?
"Every day we are born again" - Buddha There are so many ways to make impactful changes in your life. In doing the "inner work" I have found that starting with a morning routine or "morning ritual" was the best place to begin my Journey to a physically and emotionally healthy lifestyle. Luckily, I am … Continue reading How do you start your day?
Steps to Healing from “Toxic”
Toxic by Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby via daily post: Toxic I read this fantastic article by Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby and identified with it completely so I thought I would take the time and write a short blog about healing and what this looks like to me, personally. To some people who are knee deep in … Continue reading Steps to Healing from “Toxic”
expectations, do you have them?
I am 47 years old (about to be 48 in a few days) and have recently discovered something that was missing from my life, yep, you guessed it, expectations and boundaries. Having grown up in an abusive, dysfunctional and very chaotic environment I was never taught how to exist in any other way. Healthy relationships … Continue reading expectations, do you have them?
listen to that inner child
Many years ago I heard the term "inner child" which I found to be quite an intriguing concept and one that I would have loved to explore, however, I didn't give it much thought and actually dismissed it. After my first divorce, being left with two very small children to raise on my own I … Continue reading listen to that inner child
If it leaves, let it go
As a society we fear loss. Even if we are fearing to lose something that no longer serves us, we hang on tight for dear life in hopes to prevent losing whatever it is we are holding on to. We need to ask ourselves, what exactly are we holding on to and why? Is it … Continue reading If it leaves, let it go
These Moments…
When you get older and life becomes a little more mundane, grasp on to the little things. When you realize life didn’t turn out exactly had you had envisioned or planned, focus on what turned out amazing. During life’s turbulent moments or when you question what is to come, have gratitude for what is. Hold … Continue reading These Moments…
You may be the emotionally unavailable one, here’s why!
We have all dated that person, the one that is never quite ready for a commitment (with you). They drive you to the brink of insanity and then pull you back with incredible passion that you have never experienced before. They bring out a side to you that you didn't know you had in you. … Continue reading You may be the emotionally unavailable one, here’s why!
