Have you ever admired a friend, relative, co-worker or another woman for her talents, accomplishments, style etc.  Did you let her know how much she inspired you? Most of the time, unfortunately we usually don’t – – but this is…

Ever since I was little words like beautiful, hot, cute, pretty and gorgeous have made me uncomfortable. Getting a compliment is always nice but beauty is so subjective that in my opinion, these words are empty. How you see yourself…

Moving across the country and experiencing so much newness has definitely changed me, for the better! I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I am a naturally empathetic, sensitive person and for years (much longer than I’m proud to admit) I…

It’s so important to be a strong and independent woman. Independence gives us freedom to reach our goals and to live the life we want. It’s something that comes from deep inside but your surroundings, circle of friends and many other…

From a very early age we and the people we are surrounded by begin the comparisons – it starts as . . . “you look exactly like your antie”, “you and your sister look nothing alike”, “your hair would look…

“Don’t worry about it, no problem, yes of corse I will, I’ll do it – not a big deal” – – these are some of the most common phrases that I’ve used my whole my life. I’ve always wanted to…

“I would like to be known as an intelligent woman, a courageous woman, a loving woman, a woman who teaches by being” – Maya Angelou I love this quote, the first time I read it was in my dorm room…

“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire…

We all want to be respected, valued and admired but if you’re not sure how to make it happen. The key is to stop living inside your head and focusing on yourself (no one thinks about you as much as…

I remember always feeling like I didn’t fit in – I was constantly told “you’re too quiet, too shy, too sensitive, why don’t you smile more” and on and on and on. I was always “too” something for someone. I felt…