As a young girl, I had very low self-esteem and was obese. Throughout my school years I was teased, tormented and emotionally tortured about living in the “slums” and for wearing worn clothes. My siblings and I lived in group homes and at times we lived with distant relatives, so we changed schools a lot. I grew up being bullied, but I didn’t know what it was called at that time; but I knew it hurt and it made me afraid to go to school for fear of being ridiculed and made fun

Personal branding is the process of developing a "mark" that is created around your name or your career. You use this "mark" to express and communicate your skills, personality and values. We all can be a brand and cultivate our power to stand out and be unique. This uniqueness draws people to our product, our services, or even just our message. Your personal brand should be about who you are and what you have to offer. It used to be that creating a personal brand meant you h

When you're busy balancing work, family, a social life and any number of other things, it's easy to let the seasons slip away. But taking time to stop and smell the roses (or in this case, the pumpkin spice) is important for both your mental and physical health. That's why I have come up with a few simple things you can do to really appreciate the fall season - even if it's just for a moment. Read on for easy ways to slow down and revel in the autumn season. Take a walk in th

Self-care is important for your physical health as well as your mind, soul and, let's face it, your overall health. Without self-care, your relationships with others can suffer tremendously. It’s easy to be lured into spending a lot of money but true self-care doesn't have to cost a dime! Self-care is important, but some people think it's selfish or inconsiderate. We know self-care actually makes you more effective and energetic. When you avoid things that make you feel physi