What is a rut? The literal definition is, ‘a habit or pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change’. But, to you, what does a rut look like? And is it possible to be stuck in a rut without even knowing? Well of course it is! I’m sure we’ve […]
5 Surefire Resolutions For The Unsure Year Ahead
We’re 17 days from a new year. A new chapter in our lives. A ‘fresh start’ as some would consider it. If you’ve read the last two blogs, you’ll know that last week I messed up. Nothing horrible either. But two weeks ago, I talked about the types of New Year’s resolutions to set. At […]
The Difference Organization Makes In Life
I’ve talked about it before, (probably countless times) but I still believe it to be just as true as the first time I talked about it. Organization is key to success. My success at least. Looking back, the times in life where I had absolutely zero organization are the hardest times I’ve gone through. When […]
Focusing On What’s Most Important – Spiritual Cleansing
It’s that time where I begin to think about my New Year’s resolutions for the coming year. Some people already have theirs figured out, listed down, and posted on their walls because they’re that important. Others couldn’t care less about them. Me, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with them for the majority of my life. […]
2020 – Life, Love, Stress, And Setbacks
This year has been one for the books, in many ways. Life has been crazy for lack of a better word. Whether it’s gaining or losing loved ones, stress from being under or overworked, or facing one of many setbacks, there’s no shortage of reasons to want to start 2021 already. But with Thanksgiving only […]
How To Create Your Own Happiness
Sometimes it’s a bad day. Sometimes it’s receiving bad news. And sometimes you just can’t explain it. Happiness can sometimes be a fleeting feeling. But the more of it we create on our own, the more of it that will happen to us. And I know it can be hard to create happiness. Which is […]
3 Mantras That Will Change The Way You Live
What’s a mantra? While there is different interpretations, they all revolve around the same foundation. The first syllable, man – coming from man, mana, or manas and meaning ‘mind’ or ‘to think’. The second syllable, tra – meaning ‘tool’. Together they form the basis of the meaning mantra – ‘an instrument of thought’. These 3 […]
Coping With Trauma – Life After Losing My First Child
Today is Día de los Muertos, and on this special day, we honor those who we have lost. We allow their spirits to come back and be with us for a day. It’s a very meaningful day, and it can also be somewhat hard on some. But that’s not what today is about. It’s about […]
Wounds, Words, And Wisdom – A Humble Life Lesson
Life is full of lessons, and that’s not including the ones taught to us in school. Life itself is full of teachable, memorable, and sometimes life-altering moments. It’s like every parent knows all too well. You can tell your child not to do something 1,000 times over, but sometimes they just need to learn for […]
My 23-Step Happy Vibes Self-Care Regimen For Everyday
Skin-care. Hair-care. Self-care. It’s all interchangeable terminology when it comes to taking care of ourselves. From mental health to physical health, and everything in between, there’s so many ways to fully feel like we’re practicing ‘self-care’. And whatever your thing is, keep on rocking it! Unless you don’t have a ‘thing’ that is. Because taking […]