A Letter To My Younger Self

During challenging times, remember there is always a silver lining

Be strong enough to let go and patient enough to wait for what you deserve.  When you let go, you create space for better things to enter your life.

May you find a love that builds you, empowers you, and strengthens you.  I hope you find a love that makes you love to love. – Najwa Zebian

It doesn’t matter what others do with their energy it matters what you do with yours. – Maryam Hasnaa

Even the best had to start somewhere.

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments. – Jim Rohn

Be hopeful and optimistic as good things only fall apart so that better things can come together.  No, is not a rejection, it is protection and redirection.

Stay committed to your decision, but stay flexible in your approach. – Tony Robbins

Try your best not to judge others.  It is easy for us to judge when we do not understand or relate to them.  Accept people for who they are since the only person we can change is ourselves.

When people show who they really are, believe them and don’t even try to find excuses for them.

Do not compare yourself with others.  There will always be someone prettier, smarter, talented, and etc.  What is most important is being the best version of yourself and knowing there is no one else like you out there. You are one of a kind.

Know your self-worth.  Never lower your value and your self-worth. 

Choose kindness and love over prejudice, fear, anger and resentment.  Holding onto anger and resentment is equivalent to holding onto poison.

Smile and laugh often.  Force yourself to smile even at the most challenging periods in your life.

During challenging times, remember there is always a silver lining.

When in doubt, continue to live life with perseverance, dedication, hard work, passion and love.

Read lots of books.  Read many different genres and devour them.

Friendships

Friendships are essential.  Create your own tribe.

Respect their privacy and do not share gossip.

Do not create more drama in your life than necessary and distance yourself from the people who love it.

Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you; spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life. ~Amy Poehler

Health & Wellness

Meditate regularly, even if it’s for five minutes

Please be kind and loving to yourself.  This includes taking good care of your physical, mental and emotional health. Want to know how? Check this out! 

Meditate regularly, even if it’s for five minutes.  

To meditate means to go home to yourself.  Then you know how to take care of the things that are happening inside you, and you know how to take care of the things that happen around. – Thich Nhat Hanh 

Mental health is equally important as physical health.  Create a beautiful place inside of yourself and then begin to expand and build outward.

Take care of your feet, wear comfortable shoes with proper support as often as you can.  If you’re walking a lot on vacation, alternate shoes by not wearing the same shoes every day.

Skincare first, makeup second.  If you have healthy skin, you will need to apply less makeup

Select healthy skincare products and use them consistently. Need more tips? 

Sunscreen is the most important skincare product to use every day.  Sunscreen 101 Part 1 & Part 2

Take care of your skin and what you do for your face, also do the same for your neck and chest.

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Style & Fashion

Don’t chase trends, wear what looks best on you and most importantly, what makes you feel confident and beautiful.  And wear colors that are the most flattering on you.

Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance. – Coco Chanel

Fashion changes, but styles endures. – Coco Chanel

A woman can be overdressed but never over elegant – Coco Chanel

~ ~~ What would be your #1 advice to your younger self?  ~~~