“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” Mignon McLaughlin. In reality, this can be difficult to do. If you’re having trouble in your marriage or just need a reset, affirmations can help. Consistently repeating affirmations can strengthen your bond as a couple and allow your marriage to thrive. … Read more
I love journaling; it is part of my daily self-care routine, and since my daughter wants to be a mini-me, I wasn’t at all surprised when she wanted to start journaling, “just like mommy.” While free-writing is fun and has its place in the world of journaling, even I am stumped for ideas sometimes. What … Read more
I really wanted to enter our local pie bake off competition because everyone always drools over my cherry pie. But, at the last minute, I decided not to enter. I won’t win in any case, so what’s the point? Similar thoughts kept running through my mind, preventing me from taking a chance. Has this happened to … Read more
When was the last time you checked in on yourself? Self-love plays a significant role when it comes to health, happiness, and success. I know, for me, self-care isn’t always enough. I can get all the massages in the world, but unless I love myself, it doesn’t reduce my anxiety about my life or lessen my … Read more
Adulthood is plagued with what sometimes feels like endless challenges. As fast as you solve one, another one pops up. How we cope with life stressors and adversities can make a difference in things getting better or worse. As such, it’s crucial to have coping skills and strategies that improve your circumstances without eroding your … Read more
The concept of radical self-love is not new. There are books, TED talks, and lectures dedicated to highlighting the importance of discovering your own magnificence. Radical self-love can be applied to different areas of life, but our relationship with the body is where many of us struggle the most. Embracing good feelings towards your body … Read more
Are you familiar with the Myers-Briggs Type Personality Indicator Test? It is a thorough personality test developed by Isabel Myers and her mother, Katherine Briggs. The test was created based on their work with Swiss psychologist Carl Jung’s theory on personalities. The nature of the test is to assign our personalities into one or more … Read more
“Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest. It’s about who walked into your life, said, “I’m here for you”, and proved it.” ~ Anonymous Friends come into your life in all manners and ways. But you should make sure your friend has the qualities of a good friend: someone who is always there for … Read more
If you have thought about fasting recently, you have probably thought about the physical benefits this could provide. Even though it is true that fasting provides a litany of physical benefits, as long as you do it safely, there are spiritual benefits as well. I think you will agree with me when I say that … Read more
I think we can all agree that women mature at a faster rate than men. No two humans are alike and everyone develops at their own pace. That said, we often we think of maturity as physical traits… but a healthy, well-adjusted adult should be able to control their emotions and respond to others’ emotions and needs … Read more