Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life In my debut creative nonfiction novel, “Your crossroads. Your choice.,” I mention how I stumbled upon my new partner on this journey, who I refer to as M2. There is no way we would have connected so deeply if I did not have the beginnings of my current mindset when I met him. Yes, I said beginnings because changing how I look at myself, my life and my journey is an ongoing process – one I am happily enjoying everyday. If I was still wallowing in my fearful, unhappy, self-pity perspective I am certain…
Your Glass Is Never Empty: A View on Perspective
Close your eyes. Evaluate your perspective on your life. Imagine yourself getting caught in the rain. What about being stuck in traffic when you absolutely have to make it to that appointment on time. What is your perspective? As I was walking the halls of my job, I came across a poster with the following message: The glass is filled with ½ air and ½ water. So technically, the glass is always full. This struck me as quite an interesting concept because I have always lived my life in black and white, right and wrong. I am learning through this…
My Dirty Little Secret: A Post on Validation
Life is a Hot Mess and We are All Looking for Validation Raise your hand if you have fallen victim to browsing through Instagram, Facebook or any other social media platforms. I am guessing several of the things you saw made you instantly felt crappy about your own life. Why? Because you are looking at all the wonderful, seemingly effortless things the world is posting about. Newsflash here, everyone’s life is a hot mess and we are all looking for validation. In fact, the reason why people enjoy posting all of those amazing dinners, perfect outfits or workouts accomplished is simple….