Life can be tough, especially when you're growing up. Sometimes it feels like you have to be a certain way just to fit in. But guess what? It's totally cool to be yourself and love who you are right now, as well as who you're becoming. Here's the thing: when you're true to yourself, not everyone will respond in the way you hope. People might not understand you, think you’re fake or treat you fairly. But remember, being genuine means doing the right thing, no matter how others

Today, I feel an overwhelming urge to share a piece of my personal journey with you. I hope that my story resonates with you, inspiring and empowering you to embrace your uniqueness, especially during those times when you feel like you just don't fit in. Let me tell you, growing up was no cakewalk for me. Socially, I faced numerous challenges and often felt like I didn't belong. Maybe you can relate? I didn't have the same material possessions as my peers, my appearance didn

Hey Dolls, The holiday season is here, and it's a perfect time to embrace warmth, appreciate the people around us, and acknowledge the less fortunate. It’s the perfect time to spread joy, love, and positivity, even as we navigate any challenges that the holidays may bring. Oh, believe me in that for some, it’s a lot. So, let’s explore together the importance of being warm, grateful, and mentally strong as we push through the holiday! 1. Celebrating Warmth and Appreciation: Pi

Hey Doll, if you're reading this, I want you to know that it's okay to have a menstrual cycle, also known as a period. Yes, it's true: this monthly visitor may seem like a nuisance (and most times it is), but it's also a natural and necessary part of being a woman. At times you may feel embarrassed or even ashamed by it, but please know that you are not alone, WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE. Every single woman who has ever lived has had a menstrual cycle. It's a beautiful and unique p

As teenagers, it's important to recognize and understand the word “bias” and how biases exist and have a profound impact on our society today. Biases are preconceived notions or judgments about someone based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. It's so easy to fall into the trap of judging someone based on societal biases instead of getting to know them as individuals. Taking the time to get to know someone before judging them can be extremely beneficial.

Life can sometimes throw us some pretty sour lemons, but that doesn't mean we should give up on making lemonade. Challenges are a natural part of growth and developing resilience, and it’s important we learn how to overcome them. Firstly, understand that not all lemons are bitter. Some challenges may seem harder than others, but it's all about how we approach them. Sometimes the seemingly smaller obstacles in life can be more difficult to overcome because they happen more fre

Did you know that every second, minute and hour of the day is time you will never get back? Yes, you’ll reach the same time in the day,...

It’s so overwhelming how society has put such a focus on my body, your body, everyone’s body. When did being your authentic self become so out dated? Between social media, television and print ads, society has totally taken on a new version of just being one’s self. In the eyes of society, beauty is measured by height, weight, body make up, skin color, hair type, ethnicity, how you dress and so many other superficial things. Why can’t beauty be measured by one’s uniqueness? I

When you hear the word "loyalty," what does the word mean to you? Does it mean you give your very all to some thing or someone because...

There are times in life when things happen that we don’t necessarily understand and are often times hurt or left disappointed. Sometimes these things may leave a negative lasting effect on us. We also may experience things that we feel we don’t deserve and we do things to other people that they may not have necessarily deserved. This leaves a feeling of being wronged, ostracized, abused, misunderstood, talked about negatively, and then you’ll hear a wise person say “give Grac

That you’re fat, skinny, too short, really tall, ugly, different, stupid, odd, poor, stuck up, boogie, entitled, too cute - so something...

I recently heard an audio message titled, ” What to do when there’s nothing you can do, it is what it is and you do not like what it is.”...

I heard it once said that good things come to those who wait. But have you ever felt like you have been waiting so long that you’ve actually forgotten what you’ve been waiting for? You question when is it your time? Why is it taking so long? Why not now? Well, funny thing is, we all have felt this way at some point or another and try to anxiously await for that one moment in time. So what do we do if that moment never comes? A wise person answered by saying, “continue to w

How Owning Your Actions Builds Character, Confidence, and a Brighter You Hey Doll! Have you ever thought about why sometimes what seems like the easiest thing to do is actually the hardest? Like saying "I'm sorry," being honest, or admitting when you’re wrong? You know what the right thing is, and yet, you take a different route. It happens to all of us. Let’s talk about why that is and what you can do about it. There are certain words that come to mind when we talk about doi

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term self-love? Do you think it means dressing up and looking your best; having nice things to say about yourself to others, glorifying yourself on social media so that others think you have a wonderful life style to prove your happiness and that you are in total awe of yourself? Or does the term itself seem a bit selfish and self loathing? Well there’s nothing wrong with simply loving yourself. Loving yourself enou

A new year can bring new perspectives, fresh starts, new beginnings and opportunities for a do over. Think of it this way, all those things you have been putting off, now is a great time to make change happen. All you have to do is make a list, and tackle them one by one. Whether it’s eating better, exercising, letting go of a bad situation, being more focused and applying yourself with school or work, working on relationships or even letting go of toxic friendships, just re

It’s that time of year for laughter, love and good cheer and yet you’re not happy. Well, we get it! You play up this huge fantasy in your...

Do you really know who your friends are? What type of friend are you? Have you ever been faced with these questions? Has your loyalty, or...

Have you ever heard the term, “ sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me?” What happens if the sticks and stones hurt, but the words hurt more? Have you ever thought about this? We all know that when words are used as a weapon, they can HURT! How do you respond to biases and narratives, created to hurt you? Interestingly, we've all either encountered--or will encounter this at some point in our lives. The most important thing to remember is regar

What’s important to you in life? Is it love, friendship, success, having things or helping others? Have you ever thought about this? What do you value most? Is it material, is it emotional or does it have a voice? When you think of what you would like to accomplish and achieve in life, does it involve helping others? Are you a crowd chaser, or do you, with all of your quirkiness, stand alone? Are you a leader or a follower? Does it bother you what others say about you?