Prioritize yourself by setting boundaries.

Stop agreeing to things you don’t want to do, and start saying no—without explanation or apology.

Those who have taken advantage of you in the past will adjust.

We often put others’ happiness before our own but remember: you matter.

Your well-being comes first. Saying no protects your energy and creates space for others to step up and say yes.

Let go of people-pleasing.

Honor your own needs.

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

I deeply value honesty, empathy, loyalty, and support. I have a strong instinct to defend the underdog, often stepping in during times of difficulty, tension, or conflict. I take pride […]

Happiness begins within. While it’s tempting to look to others, events, or material possessions to fill our lives with joy, the truth is that genuine happiness is something only you can cultivate. Placing the responsibility for your happiness on others is unfair to them and a heavy burden they were never meant to carry.

Similarly, material things may bring fleeting joy and are not a lasting source of fulfillment.

Ultimately, no one and nothing outside of you can create lasting happiness—it’s up to you to discover what lights you up and brings meaning to your life.

True joy comes from the choices you make and the perspective you nurture.

“Never put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket.” ~Unknown

It was a Friday […]

Despite what many believe, money can’t buy happiness. It can, however, ease some burdens and temporarily distract from life’s challenges and pain. For some, wealth becomes a pursuit of fleeting joy—buying more things in hopes of filling an emotional void.

However, material possessions rarely bring lasting contentment.

We’ve all heard of “retail therapy,” where shopping is used as a quick fix for sadness.

Yet, once the excitement of a new purchase fades, the underlying emotions remain.

True happiness doesn’t come from what you own or the balance in your bank account. It comes from within.

Even with immense wealth, feeling unfulfilled, lonely, or sad is possible.

In my 20s, I dated and then became engaged to a millionaire. And then I walked away eight weeks before […]

Life is a curious journey. We’re born; we learn, face ups and downs, grapple with stress and anxiety, savor moments of happiness and love, experience wins and losses, and eventually, leave it all behind.

There’s no guidebook for any of it—we’re all just figuring it out as we go, doing our best with what we have.

Imagine if we knew the key to a truly happy and meaningful life. While I can’t promise the ultimate answer, I can share some insights about life that might reshape how you live or view the world.

Forgiveness is the Path to Freedom

Clinging to past hurts, harboring grudges, and staying angry with those who wronged you only burdens you, impacting your emotional, mental, and physical […]