Every day we are forced to make decisions. Some are harder than others but it is those decisions that move us emotionally that gives us the hardest time to make. Lately, I have been forced to make tough emotional decisions and it’s taking a toll on me. I know I am doing the best that I can but still, making decisions can be tough. Normally, anxiety kicks in, the ‘what ifs’ pop up, you automatically think of the worst, and the list of negatives begin to spruce when you’re forced to make a tough decision. But how do we move forward? How do we ultimately decide which decision to make?
3 Things to Discuss Before You Move In Together
As the
relationship begins to blossom, feelings are being shared, romance is on an ultimate high, when is the right time to move in with your beau? How do you know it is time to make that move? Moving in together before marriage is the closest step to marriage in cohabiting with one another. This is a major step, so how do you know when your ready?Here are 3 things you should discuss before signing that joint lease: Read more
Who is the Woman in the mirror?
As women, we are born into different shapes, sizes, shades, and ethnicities. We all come from many different backgrounds and have traveled different journeys. Yet, we are always looking at the next woman trying to be more like them. We get extensions because we hate our hair, we botox to look younger, we get implants for bigger bust and bottom, we purchase items way out of wage range just to wear a label, and after all of that we are still unhappy, looking for more. Why is that the case? Why are we unhappy in our own skin? Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and didn’t recognize yourself? Have you ever done something that you know you normally wouldn’t do? Why do we subject ourselves to the stereotypes and misconceptions of what makes a woman a woman? How are we allowing the media to define what makes a phenomenal woman? Have you looked in the mirror lately? Read more
May is Asthma Awareness Month: Know the Facts
From a person that has suffered from asthma for almost twenty years, May is a special me. The month of May is considered National Asthma and Allergy Awareness month. Asthma affects more than 25 million people of all ages and races. And, though asthma is widespread, public awareness of common asthma triggers and effective asthma management strategies remains limited.[1] Today more than 300 million people worldwide are living with asthma, and nearly 25 million of them live right here in the U.S.[2] In order to bring awareness to this chronic disease we must educate ourselves with the facts. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation for America,
Great Stress Relievers for the Job
Does your job stress you out? Is your boss always down your back? Are your co-workers constantly causing confusion? Well you are not alone. Stress on the job is very common. There are so many different personalities and job roles with work deadlines that some people do not know how to handle all of the pressure. Numerous studies show that stress on the job is the leading cause of stress amongst Americans. Medical journals and organizations cite stress as the cause of 60-90% of all illness, with job stresses a major contributor. Up to 75% of Americans say their jobs are very stressful, and 65% of are taking steps to control stress in their lives.[i] According to an Integra Study, Read more
