Battling Self-Doubt, Negative Thoughts & Impostor Syndrome

November 6, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

It is true that our biggest critic is often ourselves. We are constantly bombarded with influences telling us, how we should act, speak and where we should be in life by now. Truth is, there is not a set standard for how we should live our lives and where we should be in life by […]

Blush, Hot, Pale: The Challenge of finding Gender Neutral Clothing for Baby Girls

October 25, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

Once I recovered from the shock of learning we were expecting, I was eager to shop for cute infant clothing. I am not a fan of pink and I generally do not like the pretty, handsome, prince, or princess themed children’s clothing. Other than those exceptions, I was open to whatever I happened to find. […]

Book Summary: Here Comes the Sun

September 2, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn tells the story of a mother and her 2 daughters and the sacrifices they make to survive in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Many of the residents live in rural communities while tourists stay in 5 star resorts on the coast. The mother Delores tries her best to provide for […]

Teaching Myself how to Breathe: Lessons in Growth

August 28, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Lesson 1: Know that growth means you will encounter the same battles over and over until you have mastered what life is trying to teach you. You will fall completely apart, just to put yourself back together. “Healing is the end of conflict with yourself.” Lesson 2: Learn the difference between when to ask for […]

Surviving the battle with Anxiety

August 9, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Anxiety affects everyone at some point in our lives, whether you are worried if you’ve paid your bills on time or nervous before speaking in public. However, more constant anxious feelings could manifest in the form of disorders such as “generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder or social anxiety disorder. Last year I started having frequent […]