This is a new word for me. Narcissism. To be perfectly honest with you, I didn’t even really know what one was. I had to Google the definition. It sounded terrible!! From some of the blog headlines I saw, I knew that a narcissistic person was evil. Then I Googled to see what some narcissistic…
5 Super Fun Ways to Get Through the Holidays Alone
Ah, it’s holiday time. Yippee yahoo. For many, it’s fun and family and feasts. And then there’s the rest of us who have to go through the holidays alone. Some don’t mind it, some find it very difficult. My first Christmas alone, I had just moved to Guatemala and really had no friends. I definitely…
5 Things You Must Change to Make 2020 Your Best Year Ever!
Ah another year down. A new one on the way. Did we not say at the beginning of 2019 that “this is gonna be our best year ever”? But was it? No wait. 2020 is definitely gonna be our best year ever. Right? As we reflect on 2019 a few things come to mind… wow…
25 Powerful Self Worth Quotes to Help You Love Yourself More
All those whose self love, self worth, self confidence and all the other selfs has taken a nose dive into Hell, say Ay! You’re so not alone. There are so many of us struggling with low self esteem and self worth. For all of us, I’ve put together this wonderful list of self worth quotes.…
How To Stop Being Treated Like A Doormat After Divorce
It happens all the time and you’re probably not even aware of it. Or you are aware of it, but you’ve just accepted it as a way of life. Being treated like a door mat. Your boss just *assumes* you’re going to work late…even though you already made plans. Your ex texts you, saying how…
5 Beautiful Ways To Put Yourself First
I’ve always thought that putting myself first was one of the most selfish things in the world. In fact, I have been particularly proud of my selflessness. It had always seemed like an admirable trait. Lately I’ve realized how wrong I’ve been. I’m starting to realize that self care is far more important. When we…
5 Things To Do Next Time You Are Feeling Lonely and Depressed
I’m no stranger to feeling lonely. I’ve been alone for a hella long time independent of the year I dated a man here in Guatemala. That was over a year ago. I’m also not getting any younger. I don’t want to spend the next 10 or 25 years alone. It just doesn’t interest me, at…
How To Deal With Anxiety in 5 Simple and Effective Steps
Before I begin, I have to tell you, though I don’t suffer from extreme anxiety or panic attacks, I do have the odd bout show up and freak me out every now and then. I never really understood what these were and when I discovered it was an anxiety attack, that time it was a…
16 Sweet and Simple Self Care Ideas For Your Soul and Mind
You’ve heard the question before from your friends or family. “Do you take care of yourself”? We brush them off with a quick and nonchalant, ‘yes I do’ but you know you’re not. You really don’t have time for self care and you continually burn the candle at both ends. Do you take care of…
20 Attitude Quotes To Boost Your Self Confidence and Self Esteem
Oh how I love quotes. All kinds. I especially love the funny and sassy quotes, the not so serious ones that force us to lighten up a wee bit. Though I have to say my favourites always will be the positive quotes and the inspirational quotes. These quotes always manage to pull me through dark…