Becoming HER

  FROM WORDS TO WORLDS :  Maximizing your connection with novels There is nothing sweeter than opening the first page of a book, and knowing straight away that you’re going to enjoy it. Sadly, not everyone feels this way about reading. Many of us detest the very thought of lifting up a book. Others are keen on starting but can never quite make it to that happy ending. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your novels.   Choosing your Reading Space Would you be comfortable eating your dinner on the bathroom floor? I don’t think so. Putting yourself in an uncomfortable position or place can make concentrating even harder than it should be. Give yourself some space to allow your mind to wander. Pick a quiet area in the house or outside. You could even listen to music as you read. I can never really find a quiet place around the house, so popping on my headsets and playing my carefully selected reading playlist makes any place serene. Quieter, softer tunes could sl...

The first blog of the year...     It is a new year oh yes it is!  It is time to start again. To restart, to refresh, to reapply ourselves to bettering ourselves.  This month I would like us to look deeply into the mind. I am not an expert I am just somebody who is trying to help myself not slip into the same cycles repeatedly. Without further ado, I think we can begin.   Let's dive into it. Mental health? Mental health awareness? Mental health tips.  As I said- I am no expert. I am merely a victim of the many traumatizing events this life throws at us trying my best to keep sane. Moreover, I want everyone around me to be sane as well. It is a group therapy type of thing, you know?   Sometimes we get overwhelmed. It's ok to admit when you are. We need to keep things balanced and give ourselves some time. Living shouldn't always be hard. Keeping yourself in check is actually as easy as one, two, and three...     1. O...

  Mindfulness   ( noun)   -a therapeutic technique that involves focusing one's awareness on the present moment, calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. It sounds very technical when defined like that. Allow me to elaborate using my own experiences? The mind is a complex feature in our body's system. Every part of the body is equally important but I like to place the mind right at the top of the list.  The mind allows us to exercise the one gift God graced us with. Choice. Life is choices . Deciding to get out of bed will impact the rest of your day. Deciding what color sweater to wear will impact your mood. Deciding what to career path to choose will impact your life. Choices, choices, choices. We can't run away from them. If you've ever played the simulation game called " Choices ", you understand what I mean. We may not be deciding whether to hook up with our Vampire bosses or deciding whether we want to att...

Do you find yourself constantly falling behind schedule or missing deadlines? Here are some tips to help you stay on top of your game while looking good. 1. Prioritize tasks It is very easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of tasks we have to do in the space of 24 hours. The time just doesn't seem enough. Given that within that time one has to sleep, eat and travel? It might seem impossible to get anything done at all.  Prioritizing your tasks can help to lessen the burden, and cancels out one task; deciding where to start. Organizing your day with a daily planner app or to do list can make a great difference. Arranging them in order of importance can help you use most of your energy on the big things and leave you calm while you finish up the little things. If you'd like some To-do list apps for your PC click  here. 2. Break down big projects Sometimes the problem isn't the time, its how complex the task is. If you have to finish up an assignment in one day it might seem ...