Are you really in LOVE?

Happy Valenti…

To be loved! To be loved!! You know, our emotions have been capitalized upon. The media sells products while lads sell dreams. I promise I’m not a bitter single, hear me out.  

HISTORY LESSON: What’s the origin of Valentine’s Day?? Leave a comment on your thoughts. .

See the huge meme below… I saw this on Facebook back in October of last year.  

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As a single woman, I’m sure my views will be enhanced over time but this meme explains my sentiments to the T.

When it comes to relationships (personal or intimate) I’ve always been intuitive – if my gut tells me “Nika, something isn’t right…” I tend to listen.

Yes, all things related to a relationship can seem to be a ‘healthy challenge’ as I like to call it but the way we mesh within our relationships stem from our Spirit.

Our spirits must be aligned.

That can only happen when we work on ourselves first and figure out how we fit into the environment.

 If this doesn’t happen, LOVE will be hard.

Never mind your significant other, do you LOVE YOU?

Can you laugh with yourself? Can you spend quality time with yourself? Forreal, can you go to the movies BY YOURSELF, and be okay with it? lol     

 

Over the last year I have had an awesome time getting to know the many facets of myself and it excites me to know that I’m not finished evolving.

So what do you LOVE about yourself??

One thing that LOVE about myself is that while I’m sweet and encouraging, there is also an adventurous side to me that loves a thrill. 

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day. I’ll be treating myself to discounted chocolate & flowers by the end of next week. LOL

Be Beautiful.

Nika

Have you changed your lifestyle yet?

By all means necessary, 2016 taught everyone a valuable lesson...

 

 

When 2016 grabbed me, there was one thing that kept me from remaining stagnant and propelled my momentum forward without even knowing it.

My vision board. When life takes hold of you it can overcome your mind with soo many thoughts and make you caught up in the chase. Brain fog is real!!

My vision board reminded me of what it was that I wanted to do with my life in the next 1 to 5 years.. especially at a time where I wanted to do absolutely nothing at all.

If I would have simply made a “resolution” to make changes towards my life, I would still be in the same place I was before. Maybe even regressed…

I changed my lifestyle. I gave myself a vision.

 

 

I made a promise to myself and structured my life in a way that I could hold myself accountable for obtaining my goals. 

One lifestyle change that I’ve managed to successfully incorporate is going for what I want. For a long time I allowed fear of the unknown to keep me from doing things that I wanted to try. When I let go of the fear associated with failing, I welcomed the experience with open arms and less anxiety. Granted, I still have moments of self-doubt.. which is where a group of fabulous friends come into play!

Now fear and anxiety are seen as boats simply passing me by.

Below are 6 lifestyle changes that I have already incorporated, or plan to incorporate into my routine this year:

1.        Incorporate exercise into my daily routine.

2.       Daily bible reading/devotional

3.        Continuing to strive for my goals in spite of Fear that may try to linger.

4.      Be truly open to communication and providing positive vibes wherever I go.

5.        Continue planning and lying down a financial foundation for myself.

6.      Continued self-care: hobbies, friends, traveling, etc.

I will add or change the priority of these items as time goes on…

What lifestyle changes will you commit to in the new season?

 

 

 

Be Beautiful.

Nika