Mirror Mirror on the Wall, I wish that I was thin and tall

When you look in the mirror, what's the first thing you notice? For me it's often the pudge of my belly, how messy or greasy my hair is, the shine on my forehead. Can you relate? Do you tend to focus on features you wish you could change? Maybe you even try to avoid the… Continue reading Mirror Mirror on the Wall, I wish that I was thin and tall

Shouting gratitude from the rooftops!

Can you recall a time most recently when you felt so overcome with gratitude, to the point of feeling deeply fulfilled + content, even if only for a moment? I'm so blessed to experience moments like this throughout my every day. It may only last for seconds, a minute, sometimes longer. Last week, though, I learned a… Continue reading Shouting gratitude from the rooftops!

When things don’t go your way

Have you ever been a sore loser? Have disappointments gotten the best of you? Maybe you applied for a job and didn't get it or participated in a tournament and lost. I remember the days when I didn't get the outcome I wanted. I would shut down and give people the silent treatment. My self-esteem was… Continue reading When things don’t go your way

How to keep your emotions from controlling you

For a long time I thought the goal in life was to achieve constant happiness, and that if ever I felt unhappy, I should be able to snap my fingers and feel better because I'm alive with a roof over my head and things could always be way worse. Yes it's important to be grateful… Continue reading How to keep your emotions from controlling you