I once felt judged that I was not enough - not sexy enough, not educated enough, not financially buffeted enough, not successful enough. It fueled destructive patterns that I would create to attain these things in order to please those whom I felt negatively judged by. What I learned about myself - and not only … Continue reading A Note on Love and Acceptance
When One Door Closes
This picture means nothing. What I mean, is: I was searching for one that I was hoping I took when staying the night in Laguna, Costa Rica. This is Laguna, but not the doorknob I was looking for, obviously. Story: It took me a good 30 minutes to figure out how to open the door … Continue reading When One Door Closes
Values, Virtues, and Habits
Every decision that we make, every single day, can be traced back to the prioritization of our core values in our lives. At some point, we adopted them. Most likely, we did so as we navigated life, figuring out what worked for us and what didn’t, and what was important to us and what was … Continue reading Values, Virtues, and Habits
Ditch the “Yo-yo” Mindset!
Have you ever embarked on a goal, let’s say, weight loss, or a healthier lifestyle, with lots of energy and excitement only to find yourself a few weeks later out of energy and drive to continue working towards it and then back where you started or worse? Well, first off, let me say … Continue reading Ditch the “Yo-yo” Mindset!
“Emotional” Workout
Have you ever had one of those really tough days that just seemed to drain you? Perhaps that day (or series of days, let’s be real here) wasn’t physically demanding, but there was so much going on that by the end of it, you felt utterly exhausted. I have been there, and am there, often. … Continue reading “Emotional” Workout
4 Simple Steps to a (Successful) New Years’ Resolution
We are a full 8 days now into 2017! Did you set some New Years’ resolutions? In what areas of your life? How’s it going so far? For me, I know that when I set a goal in any area of my life, I must identify action steps I can make to take me to … Continue reading 4 Simple Steps to a (Successful) New Years’ Resolution
Thoughts on “Identity Crafting”
What is “identity crafting?” Identity crafting is the concept that we have the ability within ourselves, at any given moment, to create, define, redefine, and tweak who we perceive ourselves to be, and thus, who we are to the world. It begins from the inside out. If we have things in our lives that hold … Continue reading Thoughts on “Identity Crafting”
Life is Perfect?
I've been on a positivity kick for sometime now, and don't plan on turning my back on it. In the process, I've been playing around with the concept that life is, has been, and will be perfect in the future. This can be a rather tough concept when we have what seem to be negative … Continue reading Life is Perfect?
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