In the midst  of the holiday season, there are many ways to bring a smile to someone’s face. ‘Tis the season to give back and show others some love. I recently learned of a way to express your love for someone that is new and special. This past week in a club meeting, my captain […]

For most people Friday is their favorite day. Friday is their beacon of hope after a long week, but for me Sunday was always my favorite. Every Sunday my mom, sister, and I would take a girls day. We would do our nails, play around with makeup, and try new hair styles. We did that […]

Rejection. Rejection is one of the scariest things in life. We are all scared to be rejected whether it is from a group of friends or by a loved one. We all try so hard to be accepted. However, most times we let our fears of being rejected and our desire to fit in hinder […]

Over the past few weeks I have discussed things that you can do for yourself in order to help yourself. The work that you put in is the benefit you get from it. But, this week we are going to explore the power of lending a helping hand. A “helping hand” can be defined in […]

A compliment. It can make your day or make someone else’s day. They are positive and spontaneous. They come from a place of kindness, and yet we struggle to accept them. We find a way to discredit the compliment. We think “they are just saying that to be nice” or  “nope, that’s not me.” Modesty […]

Confidence comes in many forms. It can apply to how you look, how you act, what you do, and what you say, but it is difficult to be confident in all aspects of your life all at once. I have talked about ways to be confident in social situations with power posing and I have […]

Last week, I was pleasantly surprised by the effect of smiling to boost your mood and overall positivity. So, this week I decided to continue to boost my overall positivity and confidence by using post-it notes. One of my biggest insecurities is my body, as it is with most people. I have struggled with a […]

Say cheese! This week I explored the magical powers of smiling. I had a very stressful week, so this exercise ended up being more of a coping mechanism. The rules I made for myself were: wake up and smile, when I felt sad or frustrated I had to smile, before I go anywhere I had […]

Body language. It is a common pairing of words that you might hear when someone is talking about your mood or when analyzing a situation. For example, when your arms are crossed and your legs are crossed you come off as cold and antisocial. I have never really paid attention to my body language, until […]

When I was younger, I was fearless. I would strut around school, without a care in the world, in my bright pink top with unbrushed hair and orange pants. I was confident in the clothing I selected for myself that day, and I didn’t care what anyone else thought. Looking back now, I wish I […]