Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. I will be brutally honest, I never thought of myself as beautiful, while I often was always grateful anytime someone gave me the compliment, I never actually believed it. Sad I know. When I was younger I hated everything about the way I looked, from my hair to the terrible acne ...
Blink first
When you're stuck in what feels like a staring contest, one where you can't get yourself to "blink first" because you know it'll be a downward cycle, you keep staring. You hold strong. You don't let yourself give in to the ghosts of yesterday or the weaknesses that turn you down today. You allow yourself ...
[playlist]: Push Harder
Because we could all use some times to push a little harder. And it doesn't hurt that this playlist has a sweet new track from the Red Hot Chili Peppers (yes, that's right). All that's missing is some Salt n' Pepper to "push it, and push it good" ... Listen now.
Live the life you want
Wrapped up in priorities, drive, life, and more - we forget about the life we dreamed of as a kid. We wanted to be astronauts, actresses, presidents, and superheroes. We wanted to travel the world, and live like we had no fears. We wanted to make memories that would last a lifetime. We wanted to ...
Don’t drown
Don't drown in the madness of your daily life. Don't let yourself eat your feelings. Drink your frustrations. Sleep away your sorrow. Don't let yourself become a shell of yourself just going through the motions of your life. It would be a sad, sad, world if we all went through life this way. There are days ...
[Playlist]: Let’s get a little…”FRESH”
Sometimes you have to crack it open with the new Justin Timberlake single and throw in some Sia for good measure. Let's keep it fresh this Spring and add a dash of Radiohead and Placebo to our jams. Nothing crazy, just straight fresh. Listen now for a few good tunes.
Sleeping Better
The Sleep Foundation has some great tips on what can help you get better daily rest. The tips, in my opinion, that you can’t deny are the following: Establishing a routine - Deciding on the certain hours of sleep you need (in order to be healthy and productive). Everyone is different. People typically say everyone should ...
Knowing your ingredients
Ever been shopping and pick up a packaged good and look at the back and wonder, whoa? Why so many ingredients? What is that word? It’s kind of scary to think what goes into some of the food we eat - with or without realizing it. Over the past few years, especially since being gluten ...
[Playlist]: Stress Less
Sometimes a playlist is all you need to take a step back and relax. Whether it's playing in the background at home, at work as you get an assignment done, or as you unwind from the workday. Or even a Saturday morning as you take in the weekend. Check out the playlist now and take in ...
Moderation is Key
Written by contributing blogger, Sonia Sahota. With summer approaching, I have been trying out all sorts of diets and cleanses to become "beach body" ready. I found myself spending a ridiculous amount of money just to have bottled juice that consists of ginger, lemon, and green tea a few times a week. I finally realized how ...