Two years ago, I was in a bad place. I didn’t like the way I looked, I was miserable and I felt like whenever I tried to eat better or stay in the gym I’d give up and get frustrated. I had always enjoyed going to the gym, but it had just felt useless and…
Category: Wellness
A Journey Through Self.
I’m thinking of doing a series of blog posts dedicated to a series of things that I am wanting to rediscover about myself: Self-Acceptance Self-love Self-Acknowledgement Self-Esteem All of these things obviously have a common denominator; self. Ive realized throughout the year, my posts have somewhat dealt with a lot of what I’m going through…
Frustrated AF.
FYI: This will be a post full of a full fledged vent. Something I feel we all would like to do, but feel like it’s not allowed when blogging. Well, screw it. We’re going to jump right into it. I feel….lost. 2019 did not go exactly how I planned; scratch that, it did not go…
People Watching…
Sometimes when I watch people, I am mesmerized. As a storyteller, I tend to veer off into a world full of imaginative stories about people; about what they have seen, what they have experienced, who they know, who they love…anything is possible. I think people watching is a bit of a stress reliever. Sometimes you…
Life After the Storm
Everyone has trials in life; and if you don’t, then I’d be hesitant to applaud you for never having a trying time in your life. But, again, it sounds like an exciting life. For those of us who have experienced any type of negativity in our lives, knows that at times it is hard to…
“You Don’t Look Sick” – Why You Should Stop Saying This
A few weeks ago, I went to the doctor to discuss an extension on medical leave that I had. I had a conversation with him about what I was experiencing in relation to my depression and anxiety. During the conversation, he made a statement to me that sort of bothered me. He said “you don’t…
A Social Media Pause for the Cause
I believe it is time for a pause on social media; and by pause, I mean particularly posting on my social media. I feel at this time, the only things that I can really express is negative energy. I have a lot of personal things going on at the moment, with really no outlet in…
The Power in a Silent Presence
Sometimes, silence is truly golden. It is a lost art form in some; however, what many don’t realize is sometimes silence is all someone needs to obtain peace. There are times when words cannot be expressed. Sometimes it’s just not the right time, or the right words do no form. Sometimes, you just need presence….
Letting Go and Letting the Universe Handle it
How many times do we hold on to the stress and weight of others’ burdens? Why are the individuals labeled “strong” not allowed to be human? Sometimes, letting go is a means of survival. It is a stress reliever, it diminishes levels of anxiety, etc. The simple art of letting situations go and allowing them…
Compassion, the Underworked Muscle
As I was reading my current book, Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection, I came across a quote that held a wealth lot of meaning to me and decided felt compelled to talk about it, because it speaks so much necessary truth to those who suffer with self-compassion. The book has a section that…
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