Breathe deeply, until sweet air extinguishes the burn of fear in your lungs and every breath is a beautiful refusal to become anything less than infinite. – D. Antoinette Foy With all thats going on in the world, its understandable to find yourself feeling a bit overwhelmed. Just take a minute. Literally 1 minute... Continue Reading →
Lessons Learned from Autumn Leaves and Fall Things
🍂🍁 Seasons change and things do not stay the same. 🍁🍂 Leaves on trees change colors, but the roots of the trees stay grounded. 🍁🍂 Branches lose leaves, but trees don’t lose branches. And neither are concerned about that which is inevitable. 🍁🍂 Change may not always be beautiful, but It’s always necessary. 🍁🍂... Continue Reading →
Monday Motivation: It’s OK to Apologize
Maturity is being able to acknowledge when you’re wrong. Then making appropriate changes to amend the wrong doings. It’s important to own the mistake and address it. It affords the opportunity to re-gain trust in the relationship and limits the likelihood of repeat offense. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, admit you were wrong,... Continue Reading →
Monday Motivation: No Time Limit to Life Achievements
Every one in life is on a journey. But no ones path is the same. Don’t focus on the speed or distance of others. Focus on your own. There’s no concrete timeline for the journey. Every accomplishment you make, no matter when in life you make it, is worth celebrating. Define what success looks like... Continue Reading →
28 Lessons Learned in my 28 Years of Life
"I've learned my lessons, but I'm also still learning them."-Benjamin ClementineI was cleaning my office a couple months ago and found this piece of paper that listed some major gems on how to live your life. Based on the penmanship, I’d say I had to be in like middle school when I wrote this list. ... Continue Reading →
Bucket List: Challenged Accepted
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” - Mark Twain Over the past few years I've actively been trying to... Continue Reading →
Monday Motivation: Tell Your Story
A few weeks back, I was given the opportunity to be on a panel and speak to a Senior class of Public Health students at the University at Buffalo. At first I thought: "Why was I asked to speak?" "What do I have to contribute?" "I'm in Social Work, these Public Health students don't really... Continue Reading →
Running for My Life: Buffalo Marathon
I ran a half marathon and gained sooooo much clarity. I ran every mile with purpose. Mentally letting go of things holding me back and moving forward running towards things that will help me be great. It was really an amazing experience.
Monday Motivation: How to Stay Motivated
Just wanted to remind you: Don't get overwhelmed with the day to day. If you have to take it one hour, one min, one second at a time, then so be it. Find the silver lining Vision boards are a great way to SEE what you want to accomplish Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable,... Continue Reading →