Operation Self Care

Too often, people are only focused on the end result when working for something. Money, flashy cars and expensive objects are usually the status symbols that we try to obtain. Even though there is nothing wrong with desiring these things, they can get in the way of creating the healthy mindset you need to actually obtain them.   The reality is that the journey is not about the material things or satisfaction that we gain from being successful.  Train yourself to acknowledge that this is the first step towards forming a mature outlook that will project you on towards bigger and better things. Many times, we can become frustrated with how long it can take for things to start happening in our lives. Our patience runs thin, and we feel as though nothing is really moving forward for us. It is easy to feel discouraged. However, you have the choice of whether you are going to sit back and let those feelings control you, or if you are actually going to do something about it.

Growing up, I’ll admit I had times where I was definitely not a nice person. Day to day, I was focused on one thing: taking care of my needs, in a selfish way. After living my life this way for a while, I started to realize that it simply was not working out. I was miserable all the time, and felt like I was in a continuous cycle where I never truly was happy. One day, after scrolling through my social media feeds and seeing several ads promoting kindness, I decided it was time to make a change. Why not start living my life being committed to showing people kindness and being that change? The world is in desperate need of more individuals who are not afraid to express love and kindness unconditionally.  Today I am challenging you personally to incorporate small acts of kindness into your daily life. Here are a few reasons as to why this would be a beneficial action to take. 1.  It can contribute to better social skills. A study taken by the National Institute of Hea

It is no secret that some days are better than others. It can seem as though some days, or even weeks, are just not on our side. Feeling alone and down about the situation can cause us to stay in a rut where it seems like we cannot get out. I can attest to this due to personal experience, and I know how it can take over how we function. However, there are a few steps that you can take that will help you conquer anything that is trying to bring you down. 1. Choose to see the good in every situation. Recently, I was in a hit and run accident, where my bumper was completely ripped off. Instead of focusing on the bad in the situation, I chose to focus on that fact that I was safe, no one was injured, and that I was in a location where I had friends and family close by to help me. If you can transform the way that you think about the low points you can begin to control how you feel towards whatever the situation is. Life is all about growing and becoming who you are. Un