Photo by freestocks.org on Unsplash I've written about this kind of thing before, but so what? I believe I was not made to be subtle. It's taken years and several lessons for me to finally realize that. Most/all of my life, I've told myself that people wouldn't care what I thought or said because I was bullied so much (by others and myself) when I was younger. Internally, I was still stuck in ... Continue Reading
How to Practice Self-Care When You Don’t Have Time For It
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash I've been at my new job for almost three months now, and while I really enjoy all the new challenges, I've been so exhausted. A lot of things have been put on the back burner in the mean time, including my self care. I didn't do it intentionally, and it took me a while to even realize it had happened. I stopped washing and exfoliating my face. I just used ... Continue Reading
F*** Flattering
Let's talk about the f word: flattering. I am more than over that word. I think it's so played out in our culture, and I'm just over it. Most people think of it as a compliment, but I don't. If anything, it's more of a back-handed compliment because it means you look good while purposely concealing something about yourself. I grew up thinking that flattering was all I should want to be. It ... Continue Reading
Self-Love Saturday – Sept. 24, 2016
Hello, lovely ladies and gents! Welcome to Self-Love Saturday, a weekly linkup where I feature some amazing bloggers. So let's get to it! This week I'm so happy to introduce to you Jeanine from The Business Ref! Jeanine, also known as Ref J, describes herself as a football-loving, charismatic, business enthusiast who wants to help you realize the potential of your small business. She writes ... Continue Reading