Have to vs Blessed to
For those that follow my posts, you know that I’m into gratitude, lol. I believe gratitude and appreciation are two of our greatest sources of self-esteem and happiness (see my last post, “Earned Worth”). While washing my hands today I noticed the herbal sleep aid we get from the health food store to help my […]
Earned Worth
One of the greatest hidden sources of unhappiness for many of us is a suboptimal sense of self-worth. In a world that often takes for granted all our good deeds but is quick to point out our mistakes, it’s easy to see how this can happen. Our brains keep us safe by looking for two […]
The Amazing Impact of Hope and Optimism – And how to strengthen yours!
The dictionary says hope means desiring a positive experience. As in…I hope this post helps someone…lol. It’s believing that our future will be better than our present. That’s huge because without it, we are hope−less. So, how we think about the future has a huge impact on how we feel right now. Which of the […]
Embrace Your Colors
“ Ladies keep your head up… The only reason a woman should ever look down is to show off her eyeshadow.” -Unknown Makeup is an art form, and just like in art there are rules. However, like most they can be bent or broken. I’m sure you have seen from some of my other posts […]
Processing Pain
The Buddha said the root of all suffering is attachment. I think of that as relating to acceptance (more on that later). Christians sometimes explain suffering as something God gives or allows us as an opportunity for growth. A beginning premise is that most suffering is self created. This is contrary to what we typically […]
Our Beautiful World
Beauty. This means something different to all of us. When I think of beauty, I mostly think of the worldly things. Hair, makeup, fashion. These things surround us. They are a part of our everyday lives. I spend my working life in this beauty business. But I really want to take a minute to appreciate […]
Love is Hard
The common definition of “hard” is “difficult”. And we’d probably agree that love is, at least at times. But the dictionary adds others: “Not soft. Unyielding. Done with great strength”. This kind of love can be fierce, like the love of a warrior for the people they protect. Or the tough love that parents must […]
Quarantine Beauty Tips
I have been struggling with what to write this week. Being at home full time hasn’t been very inspirational. However I am starting to find ways to feel like myself. Not letting yourself get down during this is so important. Beauty is a feeling just as much as looks. We all need a little beauty […]
Fit & Healthy During the Pandemic
It’s easy to feel adrift right now with the loss of the familiar structures of work, errands, social engagements, and perhaps, school-related events. It’s unsettling to find ourselves without the predictable ways we used to measure our days. Without the usual deadlines to force us to focus, it may feel harder to get things done, […]