So here’s the deal.

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions. At times we have mental and physicals breaks, and of course there are many moments of self-defeat. Regardless of all these curve balls that are thrown at us every now and then, we have to find the strength to keep going. That strength comes from a reason to keep fighting. That reason comes from a purpose, which is born from a deeply held desire.

I’m no stranger to the harder side of life, and I’m sure most people can say that. The idea of making the decision time and time again to continue to move forward, no matter what life throws at you, is such an empowering decision to make. It’s empowering because the easy thing to do would be to just give up. To not make the decision to move forward, to release yourself of any emotional turmoil, and take the easy way out. When we make the decision to move forward, to embrace that emotional turmoil head on, and to steer clear of the easy way out, we are finding strength in ourselves and empowering others to do the same.

That strength and empowerment is such a beautiful thing. [Read more…]

Hello fellow introverts and extroverts!

Being an introvert can be very exhausting at times. It’s exhausting because not everyone understands our frame of thought, or can relate to our point of view on basically everything. This isn’t to say that it isn’t or can’t be exhausting to be an extrovert, because I’m sure it is and can be! However, as a fellow introvert myself, I know exactly why and how it can be exhausting.

Basically, functioning in a social environment can be very pressuring for introverts. We want to engage and be social and to “function” in a normal fashion in social settings, but we just have a harder time doing so. We become so overwhelmed very quickly and that often times pushes us to shut down fairly quickly. However, having and maintaining a healthy social life is a very vital part of surviving. So, I’m going to share with you all (introverts and extroverts) 5 more ways you can be more outgoing. From an introvert’s perspective of course! [Read more…]

Agh! Just the title alone made me cringe a little, haha. Something that most people are always surprised to learn about me is that I’m a huge introvert. Why is this always so surprising? Honestly, I don’t know. I have ideas as to why, like maybe it’s because I’m so outspoken, and I talk to people, and I don’t ever appear to be shy (even though I’m really shy). But those are just ideas, that I can actually justify!

I’m so outspoken because I’m an outspoken person. I like to speak my mind with no filters, and let my opinions and beliefs be known when I feel it is necessary. I do talk to people, only when approached first or if I’m already comfortable around you. I’m not going to approach a stranger and immediately engage in conversation, but if that stranger approaches me first, I will engage in conversation.

I only make the first move if I’m comfortable with you. Despite what people may think or say, I am VERY shy. I only appear to not be shy because when I’m really nervous I get this adrenaline high that completely takes over and overpowers my shyness. Therefore, I don’t appear to be shy but I promise you that, that shyness is just being overpowered by my nerves!

With all that being said, I don’t know why people are surprised to learn that I’m an introvert. I guess I just don’t carry myself as an introvert, which in that case I can completely agree. [Read more…]