After completing the 5-part blog series on Mental Health in May, I promised myself that I would rest for a week. One week turned into one month, and here I am in July, without any new blog posts. I realized that there was more to this. I had allowed unpleasant memories from the past to … Continue reading Today, I Choose to Celebrate My Small Wins!
Category: Life
Dear Blog Reader: How Are You?
Hello everyone! I genuinely hope that you are doing well and staying safe. Indeed, our world has changed. Like you, I never imagined that I would ever experience anything like the COVID-19 pandemic in my lifetime. We're forced to say goodbye to the lives we once knew and accept our new reality. Sometimes, I sit … Continue reading Dear Blog Reader: How Are You?
7 Positive Habits for the New Year
I love how end-of-year reflections cause us to think about making self-improvement. However, I do not believe that self-improvement automatically occurs at the start of a new year. Instead, I believe that it occurs after we have maintained positive habits throughout the year. For the New Year, I’ll like to share a few positive habits … Continue reading 7 Positive Habits for the New Year
Never Give Up!
© nattapan72/Adobe Stock "The most important thing is to never give up, never give in to circumstances, believe yourself, and to soldier on, no matter what's in your way." — Luka Modrić I came across this quote during a challenging time in my life, and it was just what I needed to see. Have you ever … Continue reading Never Give Up!
Life Lessons from a Hiking Trip
Heading to the Maryland Heights trailhead | Photo by Osasumwen Arigbe On a beautiful Saturday morning this summer, my friends and I went on a hiking trip in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. It was an early trip, and the weather was just perfect for hiking. Before this trip, I had looked for opportunities to visit … Continue reading Life Lessons from a Hiking Trip