Uncertain times, personal problems and everyday stressors all impose particular anxieties upon us. We know life will always throw ups and downs our way, but I believe through a resilient mindset and positive self-esteem; we can battle through every turn. Creating a positive mindset is the first building block, utilizing emotional control of our thoughts and feelings. Self-compassion is the next building block which ramps up our ability to take on stressors and setbacks. Finally, staying emotionally grounded throughout the day to day grind will allow us to remain confidently in control. A quote from Oprah Winfrey : Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and refusing to abide by the judgments of others.

Hello Ladies - Just a quick check in to make sure you are making positive changes in your world every day just for YOU> We must be kind and gentle with ourselves in order to give out kindness to others. One step at a time, one day at a time. Hope your weekend is everything you want and need. - ** You are capable of anything, including living a peaceful, positive, purpose-driven life.

I began this Skool quest almost two months ago and honestly it's been really fun for me thus far. I am a creative mind who loves embellishing on new life adventures and starting this community for women has continued to motivate me as well as others catching on to the idea of building relationships through this online site. Thank you Skool ! Of course, I am hoping to reach more women and plan on adding an educational tool in my classroom so check that out next as well !! 💟 Every life is an unprecedented experiment. This life is mine alone. So I have stopped asking people for directions to places they've never been. There is no map. We are all pioneers. ~Glennon Doyle, NY Times Bestselling author 💟 We're expected to feel happiness only with grand gestures or big things that are comparable to other people's experiences-but joy is a state of everything being enough. ~Devi Brown, Educator, American radio and television personality 💟 I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains. ~Anne Frank, German-born Jewish diarist and Holocaust victim

Our weekends can just fly by without practical goals in mind. The journey of my health routine this past year has been to change my daily habits with more physical and spiritual exercises in order to grow my mindset of positive health. And this includes the weekends! I am holding myself accountable for creating lasting changes by developing skills aligned with my goals to better health both mentally and physically. Think about what you love to do that moves your body, whether it's swimming, dancing, walking, gardening or yoga. Pick one activity and incorporate it into your weekend! A quote from Goldie Hawn, "I've come to believe that seeking happiness is not a frivolous pursuit. It's honorable and necessary. And most people forget to even think about it."

A few months ago I had purchased a book by OSHO: Meditation The First and Last Freedom. I had only intermittently used meditation in my life for times when I was feeling overwhelmed or anxious and believed I could incorporate deep breathing techniques with a blissful nature background music selection to help my nerves unwind after a stressful day. I have found this book to be very poignant and allow me to better understand the quietness and art of "just being" to a degree of value that far replaced my conventional notions of meditation. I would highly recommend checking out this book if you are looking for a well-written and clarifying read on the unique health benefits of meditation. I will now leave you with just one quick excerpt from this motivational book. Aloneness: Your Self-Nature Aloneness is a flower, a lotus blooming in your heart. Aloneness is positive, aloneness is health. It is the joy of being yourself. It is the joy of having your own space.