Hi lovelies, A large part of being who you are has to do with releasing the negativity others have that they push onto you. We all know the family member or coworker who has a disconcerting response to every positive one. Their stares, words, and even presence can weigh you down. You aren't responsible for their … [Read more...]
The Importance of a Support Group
Hi lovelies, Today I'm going to discuss the importance of having a support group. If you can't find a support group (or even if you can), I highly recommend becoming your own support group. Life can hit hard but the blows don't keep us down if we have a solid group of people who encourage and love us through … [Read more...]
Things to Know When You Move to Oxford
I'll admit it: I fell in love with the U.K. before I ever arrived. I was fifteen years old and celebrating my Sweet 16. Twelve years later, I moved to the U.K. to pursue my Master's degree in International Law and International Relations. It's one thing to visit a country and it's quite another to live there. Whilst I … [Read more...]
Suicide Prevention
More people commit suicide during the holidays than any other time of year. Reminders of family and friends, something a suicidal individual may lack, often worsen depression. Suicide strikes those we may least expect. The truth is suicidal people are not necessarily going to voice their contemplation of suicide: they … [Read more...]
Feathers from Heaven
The past several months I find feathers on a daily basis. Multiple feathers. Some are small and white, others are large black and brown feathers mixed with white. I may find them in my hair when I wake up in the morning, in the parking lot, on the side walk, by the pool, basically in every random place you could think … [Read more...]
Novel Locations for Authors
As an author, I tend to put Southern charm in my books. There have even been instances when I use British or French characters because of my background. This is a subconscious thing most of the time. Why do authors tend to keep to the same location when they write? Simply put, we know that area well and it is usually a … [Read more...]
R&R
Down time. Rest. Relaxation. You should try it. *Breathe.* Maybe for most people, rest comes easily. In my case, I've hit the floor running since I was old enough to and I haven't looked back. Most of us are busy with our full time jobs that take up the daylight hours and when we aren't at work, we're tending to … [Read more...]
Sciatic Nerve Remedies
Chances are if you are an active person, like myself, you've probably suffered from one injury or another. Damage to the sciatic nerve can occur doing the most trivial and mundane of tasks. Case in point: my injury derived from lifting a decent sized box (properly, I might add). If you are suffering from a damaged … [Read more...]
Attention Allergy & Asthma Sufferers!
If you're like me, you've gone through a host of self-help treatments to tame your allergies and asthma. Allergens can be seasonal or unfortunately, a regional issue. They can also be circumstantial (i.e. Fido and his beautiful shaggy fur), a food allergy, or the dusty corner office you have yet to vacate. If you've … [Read more...]
The Wellness Plunge… Essential Oils
Well, I took the plunge today... The natural wellness living plunge, that is. I am super excited and cannot wait to try my Himalayan salt inhaler, large essential oils starter kit, oils diffuser, and essential oils guide once they come in! Hopefully it will be an improvement all around! … [Read more...]
