Daddyless Daughter? Yes.
I watched part of the Oprah Lifeclass online, entitled Daddyless Daughters. Did you catch it? It was a really good show that had me thinking about the ways my father not being in my life over the years has impacted how I’ve been as a woman in this world. It really meant something to me to know I’m not the only one to have gone through this. It hurt’s not knowing whoREAD MORE
Why Seeking Perfection May Hold You Back [Reflection/Blog]
I recently read, The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown (she was a guest on Super Soul Sunday on OWN). It was a book that basically discussed the need to practice authenticity, vulnerability and living wholeheartedly, which in turn will help us to accept ourselves more and have healthier relationships with ourselves and others. Reading this book came right after I realized my own perfectionist behaviors. For simplicity’s sake, people who areREAD MORE
Lessons While Making Hard Decisions [Reflection/Blog]
I’m finally learning the importance of paying attention to what I want and need, and being true to those things. I think for so long I have not paid enough attention to my wants and desires. I have too many times gone after what I thought I should. And really, the “shoulds” will get you every time. This happened to me during my job search, where I kept doing what I neededREAD MORE
10 Life Lessons [Reflection/Blog]
A few years ago I completed an assignment for a psychology class entitled, “What I Learned.” This exercise allowed me to reflect on important lessons I’ve learned in my life that was worth sharing. Check them out: 1. First impression aren’t always lasting impressions. We never know if a person is having a bad day or season in their life, and often impressions are loaded with our assumptions. 2. Life isn’t toREAD MORE