Category: Growth Mindset
The Power of Discipline: A Journey Beyond Times Square
“Discipline is not about perfection, it’s about consistency.” When my book lit up Times Square at the start of the year, it was more than just a milestone—it was a wake-up call. A reminder that success isn’t just about dreaming big; it’s about having the discipline to follow through, even when the road gets tough….
Book Now Available
To my son, where do I begin? This book was birthed because of you. You made me want to be better, do better, love better, and provide you with more than I could have ever envisioned. Thank you for your support. For the nights I needed some feedback. For your candid responses in relation to…
The Introverted Extrovert
I’ve recently connected with a wonderful and loving soul by the name of A.J. Garcia. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida. A.J. describes what it means to be an extrovert and introvert so eloquently. Check it out:
Picture Worth 1K Words
“You live twice: once in reality, the second time, in memories.” Honoré de Balzac There’s an emptiness inside that little girl. “The little girl inside of you,” I tell myself. She laughs and smiles, but deep inside she’s missing something. These days it’s “the culprit.” The explanation for all issues relational between a woman and…
Full Circle
There’s a quote by an unknown author that goes, “We grow up thinking our parents don’t understand our struggles, but truth is they made sure we never felt theirs.” And yes, I felt that. This blog post is dedicated to the “age in place baby-boomers” and their caregivers. May we address our parents in terms of honor, and lower unto them the wing of submission through mercy (The Quran 17: 23-25)
Announcing: “Enough with the Secrets Mama!” Published 5/14/24
Coming Soon: “Enough with the Secrets Mama!” A riches to rags to riches real life immigrant Story.
Turn the Page
In response to, “I’d like to read about Moving On.” Over the past two years I’ve explored this topic in two similar contexts. As it relates to our struggles with others and how to best counter those difficult relationships so that we can essentially, “live life”, in Relationships: Take 2 https://issalivestyle.com/2021/11/06/relationships-take-2/ And the way our…
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
“When people show you who they are, believe them.” Maya Angelou There I was, reading my daily devotional, and I came across this quote by Margery Williams, Author of The Velveteen Rabbit children’s book. Do you remember this story? Truly a classic. The quote reads, “Generally, by the time you are real, most of your…
Holiday Blues
So, I’m that introverted extrovert you hear so much about. Though most would say there’s about 5% extrovert within me. I’m that empath they speak of. The amazing listener who feels emotions on a deeper level than most. I absorb them like a sponge. So it was no surprise how after what seemed like a…
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