The other day I was listening to a podcast called The Career Warrior Podcast. A guest on the show discussed focusing on intentions behind career moves to stay motivated rather than the end goal itself. For example, say you would like to receive a salary increase by the end of the year. Instead of focusing... Continue Reading →
Hustle and bustle seems to be all the rage these days. The popularization of the lifestyle affectionately deemed the “grindset” has led many people to feel stressed about, well, everything. There always seems to be more to do at work, the living space can always be cleaner, the food can always taste better, and so... Continue Reading →
Living in an individualistic world where money is central to survival, it’s easy to make your work your life. Many people, particularly Americans, wake up and go to work, then come home and often finish a couple things up at home. It seems to be the majority of us that spend most of our waking... Continue Reading →
In the past week, I have encountered various emotions and obstacles that I had not experienced before. If you are wondering, yes, it has been a challenge. I was struggling to balance school, work, internship, homework, church, and my personal responsibilities which led me to have various mental breakdowns in front of my parents, friends,... Continue Reading →
When I was 9 years old, in the late 90’s, I was obsessed with The Beatles. I listened to their albums every night on my CD player as I fell asleep. Yes, my CD player. While at a flee market with my family, I found the most incredible pair of rose-colored Windsor glasses. These are... Continue Reading →
I was raised in a family and culture that encouraged selflessness. On this side of the fence, it was better to be there for others rather than prioritizing myself. Growing up, I lived up to these standards, but there was a point in my life where I said, “I need to take care of myself... Continue Reading →
Years ago, I found myself at a very low point. First, my boyfriend broke up with me. Later that same month, my dog passed away. The next month, my stove broke. The same week my stove broke, my car failed the emissions test. It was time to let the car go and purchase a new... Continue Reading →
Quite a few years ago, in late June, I noticed something different about the knuckles on my big toes. They were darker and somewhat callous. How strange. I assumed that perhaps the change was due to the type of sandal that I had worn throughout the greater part of the summer. I shrugged it off... Continue Reading →
Gardening is not my strong point, but I do love to buy and smell flowers. Flowers come in many shapes, colors, and forms which also includes having many uses. For example, a flower bouquet can add style and color to your empty living room table while also serving as a thoughtful gift for someone. However,... Continue Reading →
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