WHEN LIFE GETS TOUGH, I GET TOUGHER

Life can get tough and rocky, it can also be unpredictable. When life gets tough it is easy to get discouraged. I have been there time and time again. I face disappointments that causes me to get discouraged. When I get pass on situation,I feel empowered but when another obstacle comes I become discouraged again. It is a very human thing to go through these emotions and it comes with the territory of being a human. We all have dreams, needs and desires and we can't help but feel passionate about them. Passion shows that we care deeply about something. I am trying however, not to let my emotion dapping my hope. When life get tough, I have to get tougher! I know that thoughts of discouragment will come but I won't give into it. To give into the discouragement is to give up on myself. I am not willing to give up on myself, I will fight to live. furthermore, I will fight to overcome every obstacles in my way. I am worth the effort and I am worthy of having self love and good health. I am worthy of all the goodness that God has for me. When live gets tough, I get tougher because I believe in the power of self love. I hope that you also are equipped with the power of self love. It is a daily process to wake up and practice self affirmations. Nothing comes to us easily, it's the daily practice and the baby steps that will bring us far. Wishing you good health and happiness!

Finding Resources In Your Community

 Do You know how to find the resources in your community?

I have been talking a lot with my children, about finding the resources in their school community and using those resources to help them navigate through their academic journey. It's important to know what resources are available and how to access those resources. Through doing volunteer work in my community, I find that most individuals do not know about the resources available to them. I spend time letting the community know about the resources available to them, and also gathering like minded people together to share resources. It is impossible for me to know about every available resource in the community, that's why sharing and learning from each other is key. 

There were times that I needed help and I have to reach out to my community to seek help. Whatever community you are in there is always help. It can be a school community, work community, church community or the place that you live. With a little research you can find out where the resources are and how to apply for these resources. 

None of us can make it alone, especially in this pandemic that we are in. There is always help available when we need it, sometimes we have to rely on the kindness of our community members and local officials. You may feel alone sometimes but know that you are not alone. There are resources and people who can help you this tough time. You are not alone and someone cares for you. 

What Has You Down!?

 The weather may have you down, or maybe it's something else.

Whatever it is, this too shall pass.

We all have down days, it does not mean that it will last. Most situations are temporary and we need to keep that in mind. Somethings has to be worked through in therapy and that is alright. Other things are short term issues that will pass as soon as it came. 

I too have down days, and there are days that I feel doubt, I also get discouraged just like anyone else. I have to constantly remind myself to stay positive, because real life situation have a way of trying to tear me down. There is always something that will tries to disrupt my joy and happiness. Situations have a way of popping up and finding me. I recently started meditation as a way of decompressing and releasing my stress. Meditation has been helpful thus far, it is a tool to help me bring calmness to the racing thoughts.

There are endless things that could happen to get me down. There is no end to the unexpected things that could happen. You may be down today, but don't count yourself out. You can make it through this!

Don't Play The Comparison Game

 Run in your own race!!

Yes I Am Talking To You!!

Don't look to your left and don't look to your right!

Look forward and keep your eyes on the prize!

Comparison is a big distraction. Comparing yourself to someone else will only destroy you from the inside out. You are running in your own race, no one is you and you are not them. Be you, go your own pace. It's alright to be who you are, your talents will make room for you. Your dreams and visions will make room for you. Keep moving forward at your own pace, you will your goal. Be well and be you!!!