Yes, readers, you did read that correctly. You know my blog promotes becoming better versions of ourselves, and sometimes, that means knowing when to take accountability for the things we may not have done correctly. However, it also means knowing when to accept that you're not going to be wrong every time. Sometimes you have… Continue reading It’s Not Me, It’s You
My Vision Board: Less Talk, More Action in 2024
Happy New Year, LFT family! It's been a long hiatus, but it feels so good to be back. So much has happened in the past three months, with the most important news being that I was promoted to be the Program Director at my non-profit. This amazing opportunity, which just started yesterday but required almost… Continue reading My Vision Board: Less Talk, More Action in 2024
Is There a Deeper Meaning Behind Your Love Language?
Alright, get ready for a glimpse into my childhood. I reflect a lot on this period in my life, both in therapy and in my own time, and I often find a lot of answers to why I am the way I am. This is the story of what I believe to be the reason… Continue reading Is There a Deeper Meaning Behind Your Love Language?
3 Things I Learned from My 10-Year Relationship
Yesterday marked four years of marriage for me and Marlon, and today marks 10 years total together. I truly don't know why God has blessed me with such a healthy marriage, but I'm grateful and smart enough to know not to question a blessing 😂😂. In all seriousness, I'm very thankful to have been with… Continue reading 3 Things I Learned from My 10-Year Relationship
Two Lessons in One Day: The Story of Coincidence and Compassion
My job is really rewarding, and I love what I do. I get to work with high school students at one of the most important times of their young adulthood and make a difference by helping them with the college process. I fell in love with helping students understand all of the integral parts of… Continue reading Two Lessons in One Day: The Story of Coincidence and Compassion
Do You Struggle with Being Alone?
For nearly 10 years, Marlon and I have been inseparable. We don't eat at separate times, and we never sleep apart. We have been attached at the hip, and we've gotten too used to being around each other. So naturally, when news broke that Marlon wouldn't be working the usual 9-5 job anymore, my anxiety… Continue reading Do You Struggle with Being Alone?
Debunking Therapy Myths Part 2
If y'all remember, I made a blog post a few years ago that debunked a few common misconceptions about therapy to encourage everyone to pursue therapy rather than shy away from it. Well, I'm back again with three more misconceptions that I can't wait to debunk, and I hope y'all are ready for the ride.… Continue reading Debunking Therapy Myths Part 2
My Self-Care Sunday Routine
I talked about self-care a lot in my last blog, including what it is and what it could look like. I mentioned that I practice self-care every Sunday, but I thought it'd be a good idea to give you all a peek into what my Self-Care Sunday routine looks like in case you all want… Continue reading My Self-Care Sunday Routine
Self-care vs Self-soothe: Do You Know the Difference?
I was today years old when I found out that there is a such thing as "self-soothe" and that it's vastly different from what we all know as self-care. If you didn't know either, don't worry because I've got you covered. Self-soothe 101 When you practice self-soothing, you are practicing ways to decrease your stress… Continue reading Self-care vs Self-soothe: Do You Know the Difference?
My New Perspective — Honeymoon Reflections
Flight There's something about being in the air, hovering over a sea of white fluffy cotton balls that just fills me with so much gratitude. Maybe it's because I've only flown once before over 10 years ago, so flying is still a new-ish experience for me. Maybe it's something about being so far away from… Continue reading My New Perspective — Honeymoon Reflections
Let's Flourish Together 