You will go through struggles in your life. It's not a matter of if; it's a matter of when and how many. During those times, you will only have control over how you react and respond to your struggles. The good news is that you can and will make it through them. Do your best to stay optimistic and close to your family and friends during those times. But don't forget to be there for your family and friends when they are struggling. It's always nice to have someone to lean on. I wrote this post sharing some of my life experiences because I'm a true believer you can find something positive in every difficult situation in your life. You...
The most brutal prison you will ever live in is the fear of what other people think. It can paralyze you from moving forward in your life and putting your wants and needs first. I lived this firsthand for many years before finally realizing how much it affected my life and happiness. About nine years ago, my life felt like it was falling apart, and I could not understand how I let this happen or why it was happening. I was sitting at work knowing my life was at a crossroads, my marriage was failing, and work had become unbearable. After dedicating 17 years of my life to working my way up the corporate ladder, I knew it was time...
The train of life is always on the tracks and moving full steam ahead regardless of anything happening in the world, to you or anyone else. I know that may sound harsh, insensitive, or just plain rude but let me assure you it's a fact. Life waits for no one. It keeps going no matter what, and the sooner you understand, the better equipped you will be to handle life's challenges. Why is it so important you understand this? Because it will help you focus on what's most important in your life and keep things in perspective as you move forward during all the ups and downs of your life. The fact is, you are never guaranteed tomorrow, and yesterday...
I was at a place in my life where I realized it was time to pause and take a step back for my mental health and well-being to gain clarity on the next chapter of my life. So, I decided to take a seven-day break from all social media to concentrate on myself, and I'm so thankful I did. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at my break from all social media and why I would highly recommend it to you. Too often, not taking a step back to evaluate what's next can be harmful because you've grown since you were last in a position to make a change in your life. I know it's something I've done in the past, and I...
How much time do you have? I'll give you a big hint; you have a clue how much time you have left, no one does. Time it's your most valuable asset. Yet, you think of a time in terms of absolute or infinite, like you have an endless supply. I'll get to that tomorrow or next week. I'm in no hurry to do that, and I can always do it later. You stay in a job that you are not satisfied with or no longer challenges you. I know I did this for a few years myself, and damn did I waste a lot of time. You stay in an unhappy and unproductive relationship because you don't want to hurt the...
