"Before I was aware of this, countless negative thoughts flowed through my mind throughout the day. As a result, I was more pessimistic about life and my destiny." Negative thoughts and emotions are common contributors to stress. Replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts, also called cognitive restructuring, is an important element of living a stress-free... Continue Reading →
Body image has always been my issue. When I’m slim, I have no hips or ass. When I gain weight, my body turns into an interesting Sponge Bob sort of dimension. My boobs are loyal and remain not fazed by pounds going up or down. They love me so much; they’ve decided to hang out... Continue Reading →
"I always wished I could control myself and I prayed that God would let me just react in a chill mode when things upset me." Some say it is a culture thing, others say it’s just embarrassing! Counseling is not supposed to be a negative aspect, it is the complete opposite. But yet, so many... Continue Reading →
"Feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment ensue when deciding to take care of your own sexual needs." So, you have decided that you cannot survive without the "D". So, what now? You are not the type of person that has issues getting a willing participant to break you off. But between the HIV epidemic and... Continue Reading →
"There were times that someone would call me to ask a favor and me not wanting to disappoint would automatically say “Sure, no problem.” There are some lessons in this life that have been harder for me to than others. One such lesson was learning to say no. Why was it so difficult? Quite honestly... Continue Reading →
Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. "she expressed her gratitude to the committee for their support" synonyms: gratefulness, thankfulness, thanks, appreciation, indebtedness; Websters Dictionary Life is not a cakewalk for some. It can be incredibly difficult and challenging. What's easy is to be thankful when... Continue Reading →
"What I am now grateful for is the intuition to know what I needed when I was at my rock bottom." Click to read Life Lessons-How Yoga Transformed Me
"They tell me that turning 30 will be just fine and that eventually I'll find my place in life, in this world." I had someone tell me one day while attempting to look busy to avoid conversation that I always look so put together. After I guffawed loudly I thanked her and went on to... Continue Reading →
"There are only twenty-four hours in a day." From a young age, women are taught that we must handle things, endure, be the pillar of strength. We pride ourselves on having these long descriptions of who we are. "I'm a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a niece, an entrepreneur." And although we may... Continue Reading →
"We thrive on healthy relationships and can grow because our connections are meant to be blessings to others." I don't know how many times I've heard the adage 'You must love yourself before you love anyone else". Sounds simple enough. But maybe it's not. How does one love him or herself? How does one get... Continue Reading →
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