Do you know how to be assertive without being an ass****? Assertiveness is an important life skill for effective communication as an adult. Consider yourself an adult? Learn how to advocate for yourself and your needs in a healthy way. Even though some people interpret assertiveness as hostility or rudeness, we will learn how to advocate for ourselves in an effective manner.   What Is Assertiveness? Assertiveness is an interpersonal skill. It demonstrates your confidence and allows you to advocate for your needs, desires, and boundaries while being respectful towards others. What I mean ..read more

Our personal growth habits have always been important. Although, this year I feel it has never been more so. After the year we had last year, this year should be our best yet! The question is, what can we do to improve our individual growth? Well, I can help you figure that out. Plus, I’m a little excited talking about the topic! This year, I have been on my own personal growth journey. So I can tell you a thing or two about a thing or two! That is to say, becoming a more dedicated person is hard. Seriously! I never had children, so I feel I am still a kid at heart, I am 41 by the way. Of cou ..read more

I am going to show you how to set intentions to fix your life! Setting intentions, no matter what they are, can truly transform your whole life. You will not only find you have direction, but you will also feel empowered and driven towards acting on your intentions. This isn’t always as easy as one may think, and it’s important to make sure that they will lead you to that better life! Before you go any further, I suggest you download the worksheet I have made especially for this post. You can grab it below. I have made it fillable online, so no need to have a printer. What is the difference b ..read more

Self-care Sunday. I know you have heard the term before! It began as a way to inspire people to do more for themselves, which is obviously amazing. But somewhere along the way, it became something people felt like they were required to do. If you are one of those people feeling a little overwhelmed with this idea of the perfect self-care routine, it’s time to take a step back. Instead of concentrating on what everyone else is doing, why not just focus on what works for you? Before we go any further, have you checked out my other posts on self-care? I have a category dedicated to the topic here ..read more

Your personal values are ethical principles that form your internal beliefs about what is genuine and what is valuable to you. Or, to put it simply, they are what you stand for. For example, your viewpoints and, your very outlook on life itself. They also define you as a person, guide you in your decision making, and most of all, help determine how to conduct yourself. You manifest them in your personality traits, as well as, the way you behave alone, and with others. Does this all sound exciting? I doubt it but our personal values are so important and I believe we all may be a little lacking ..read more

What are the dangers of being too nice? A genuinely decent or ‘nice’ person has always been a blessing to those they come in contact with. It’s an admirable quality that anybody would wish to have more access to, especially to balance the hate that can sometimes seem to be predominant in our everyday lives. Every day we are bombarded with terrible news on our social media feeds. People have never been more divided in what they believe in and are consistently trying to prove themselves right, sometimes reaching a point of violence. The world could really make use of some altruism and genuine k ..read more

Can you practice self-care with a busy lifestyle? One of the most difficult challenges people face with self-care is finding the time to fit it in. When you live a busy lifestyle, it can seem almost impossible to find extra time to look after you. Here, you’ll discover some great tips you can follow. I have tried to include actionable steps that you can take to make practicing self-care easier for you. Sometimes self-care can feel a little taboo. Almost as if it could be a little selfish. Let me try to convince you that it is anything but. Before We Begin If you are interested in the importan ..read more

Gift ideas may be a little difficult to come to mind this Valentine’s Day. Due to the fact that we are spending so much time with our partners! But let’s try and remember all the good times, With love in our hearts, of course! This post contains affiliate links. That means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Amazon Gift Ideas For Your Partner I took my time and picked gift ideas that we could use while we are together at home. I hope you find a valentines gift that will create a little romance in your life! Bamboo Items The two bamboo items below are well-reviewed on Amazon a ..read more

If you’re struggling to make healthier changes in your life, it could be that you’re not convinced a change is needed. Many of us are also great at avoiding change. It tends to be something we dread, rather than look forward to. However, if you want to live your best life, it’s imperative you recognize when a change is needed. So, how exactly can you recognize that change is needed in your life? Below, you’ll discover some of the common signs to look out for. Wondering if a change is needed in your life? Is your life is feeling a little stagnant and boring? Or if you are not as inspired or in ..read more

Even when you know how important self-care is to your wellbeing, it isn’t always easy to incorporate it into your daily routine. In fact, did you know many people fail when it comes to taking care of themselves? This past year has been a tough one for many and it’s looking like we have a bit of a long road ahead of us still. For this reason, taking care of yourself should be your number one priority. If we don’t focus on our own health and wellbeing, how can we be strong for our family and friends? I don’t understand why some people have such an issue with the terms self-care and self-love. S ..read more