I am in serious pain as I write this article on the importance of self-care. And I have no one to blame but myself. I have to come clean. All the advice and admonishments to put yourself first, take care of your total wellness, routine check-ups – I have failed myself miserably. Because of fear. …
Back To You Challenge: A 5-Day Self-Care Challenge for Moms As mothers, we focus on giving and providing to our families and often put ourselves at the very bottom of our to-do lists. You know, below below the bottom line. Many times we do this and do not even recognize it. Quick Challenge: Reflect on …
I am one awesome Diva…and so are you! To some that might come across as very self-centered sounding. I’m okay with that. There was a time in my life that I could barely look at myself in the mirror, let alone recognize and celebrate the greatness I had within me. So I’m okay with knowing …
I have to admit – I’m a sucker for pretty flowers and plants. My absolute favorites are lillies and orchids. I was first introduced to The Bouqs at BlogHer in San Jose, California and just loved the fresh flowers they had at their booth. So, of course, it made my day when they reached out …
It is important for you to live your own truth. We need to appreciate that different people have diverse realities. Fully embrace your reality and the life you live. Taking this approach helps us to be true to ourselves. Be excited to face each new day for it gives us the chance to show the world that you are unique. …
Sometimes we need someone to tell us that we matter. We need the reassurance that we are important to someone and truly make a difference in the greater scheme of life. Diva, if you are reading this, know that you do make a difference! Even the little things matter. Everything you do makes a difference …
Heads up, Divas – I am a Niche Parent Network & Conference influencer and received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own and the message in this post is one that I’ve shared numerous times before here and on Divas With A Purpose’s social media pages. “You’ve got that divatude from the inside …
This weekend I learned a valuable lesson in the value of doing nothing. A fellow blogger recently dropped this nugget of wisdom into my life: If you are not taking time to rest regularly you are cheating yourself. Start planning time each day or week to do something relaxing and watch how much more productive …
Building confidence is a necessary exercise for many of us. If self-confidence does not come naturally, building it up takes deliberate, conscious effort. While no step-by-step program is perfect, here are some steps that may help you build up your sense of confidence.
As women it is challenging to remember ourselves. We do everything for everyone else without regret. We are Mothers, Daughters, Wives, Girlfriends, Sisters, Friends, Significant Others, Miracle Makers who naturally take care of everything – which is great because that is what we are supposed to do, right? The challenge comes in when we do …
From staying true to herself despite her not-so-good experiences to her sense of humor that only she enjoys most of the time – Kalley from Blogging While Nursing shares her top five reasons why she loves her some her! Many thanks to Kalley for her contribution to our Loving Myself First series.