There are many things you can (and should) do to increase your overall happiness levels, but only a handful of them are as powerful as gratitude. Take it from me: there was a time not so long ago when I didn’t have a community, not a single loved one around me, no emotional or financial support, no income, and I…
9 Ways Disney’s Pocahontas Changed My Life (The Good and the Bad)
You know how there are these seemingly small things that end up deeply shaping your life? Something a stranger said to you when you were five, an image you saw in a dream, a movie from your childhood… Well, I’m a 90s baby, and that “movie from my childhood” was Pocahontas. I’m not sure why I’m writing about it here…
13 (Not-So Secret) Secrets to a Happy Life
I have found that happiness, true happiness, has more to do with peace than what most people refer to as being ‘happy’. It’s not about something ‘fun’ happening, nor is it about excitement. True happiness is that overall feeling of peace, bliss, serenity, and trust in oneself and the Universe (or God). For me, this peace is achieved when I…
16 Ways to Practice Radical Self-Love Daily
When it comes to self-love, I’ve come a long way. Not even five years ago I was writing in my journal: “I feel like I’m a monster, unworthy of love, and that people see me as that”. And here I am today, writing about radical self-love. The way I see it, radical self-love is a deep, unwavering acceptance and appreciation…
8 Things You Must Do the Night Before to Reduce Decision Fatigue and Overwhelm in the Morning
As I’ve come to experience time and time again, a good day starts the evening before. No matter how perfect your morning routine is, if you have a terrible evening routine, it will affect your mood and the quality of your next day. Also, a “good” day is one where you give yourself the means to work and make advancements…