Holding Yourself Accountable

Do you know someone who just cannot seem hold themselves accountable for their actions? Or is that person you? They convince themselves that they did nothing wrong and even see themselves as victims to the actions of others. Holding yourself accountable forces you to see how you may have contributed to an undesirable outcome or …

The Gratitude Journal: August 19’

Happy August, For this month's gratitude topic, I want to talk about uncertainty! When we are uncertain about a decision we need to make, it can make us feel stuck and unsettled. The fear of missing out or potentially making the wrong decision can be very daunting. We all feel uncertain at times and somehow …

People Pleaser: Personal Confessional and 5 tips to help you

Do you frequently put other people’s needs before your own? Does the thought of saying “no” make you feel anxious and uneasy? If yes then I can totally relate. Wanting other people to be happy and maintaining harmonious relationships is completely fine. However there's a fine line between wanting other’s happy and people pleasing. Confessional …

January 2019: The Gratitude Journal

It's the first month of 2019! I just want to send out a gentle reminder to kick start the year;  Every experience of rejection you face brings you closer to yourself. Do you know why? Because it forces you to decide whether to base your worth on that negative experience or use it to strengthen …

2018 Overview: The Gratitude Journal

As we wait patiently to usher in the new year, many of us take this time to reflect and make plans for the year ahead. I always find this time of the year very intense. Not only is it the holidays and my birthday month, I typically find myself in deep contemplative mood throughout December. …

Lack of Self-Belief: Personal Confessional and Tips to Help

  Is your lack of self-belief holding you back? You might want to create a wonderful life for yourself but a part of you feels like you are not good enough to achieve it. As 2018 is coming to an end I think it’s the perfect time to talk about something that can really have …

December 2018: The Gratitude Journal

Hey guys, happy December🌷✨ It's the end of the year! There's SO much to talk about but I want to start off this month by giving you a gentle reminder:  Never compromise who you are in order to fit in. Simply by being yourself, you're enough! Imagine how boring the world would be if everyone …

Downplaying Compliments and Low Self-Esteem: A confessional

Do you ever receive a compliment and instantly deflect the conversation away from yourself? I can relate. To give myself credit, this past year I have made a conscious effort to accept nice things said about me. However, I still catch myself feeling uncomfortable or deflecting from compliments especially when I receive them in real …

Gratitude list: Sept 2018

1. My ability to bounce back from adversity 2. For discovering writing as a form of therapy and healing 3. Waking up and seeing the sunrise 4. My travel experiences and being able to experience the richness of the black diaspora 5. Growing up on India. Arie's music 6. Having friends who support and inspire …