TyTyThoughts

  It has been way too long!  I’ve been away because I had a lot of things going on and unfortunately my blog was put on a little hold.  But I’m back!!  Let me tell you. Despite everything going on and life getting busy, I got the greatest gift for Christmas.  After 2 years, I was finally able to visit home! I literally screamed and had the biggest smile on my face as I clicked, clicked, clicked to purchase my plane ticket.  It was a very short trip, but you know what? I enjoyed and thanked God for every moment of it.  I got to hug my family after so long. I met my new niece for the first time.  I got to meet up with a few friends (those who I didn’t get to meet…we shall soon IJN)  This trip did something that I was in badly need of… rest .   Sitting back and laughing at childhood memories as I ate the yummy meals my mum made was amongst the best feelings in the world.  Spending time with all my girlfriends helped me to relax on...

  My 5-year-old niece loves to draw and experiment with different colours. She would use colouring pencils or paint to create drawings or pictures which she adores. One of pieces she completed,  received a comment that she should colour within the lines.  My immediate question was why? (I mean she was just 3!!)  Yes, I know sometimes when colouring within the lines, we get beautiful imagery and the lines guide as to where to colour. But what about the times when we would like to go beyond those lines and see what else can be created?  Needless to say, this can be compared to our lives.  There are times when we do need those lines to guide us along our paths but not in every single circumstance these will be present. Sometimes we need to create beyond those lines or even traverse where there is nothing to use as a guide.  An example of this can be stepping out of our comfort zones. We already know what can be done when we stay in our comfort zones; behi...

 Do you have a pick me up? You know, something you can read on the days when you feel like you want to stay in bed forever because, honestly, things can get overwhelming. Life can become a bit too much.  And to help myself feel better, I tend to turn to my comfort food (ice cream!) to help with this.  But there are days when food isn't enough... Sometimes negative thoughts consume you and you don't believe you are good enough or deserve good things to happen to you. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and situations and then come to the conclusion that we are no good.  It can happen anytime and anywhere- workplaces, schools, places of worship and the list goes on.  I've had many of those days. My pillows are can testify to the number of days when I cried myself to sleep or just didn't feel as if I was good enough. I listened to something that should not have been given much thought and it dampens my mood.  But you know what?  It is important to re...

I laid in bed having no zeal to start gym. (Yes it is difficult!) Kept telling myself that once I feel like it, I would do it.  Yet I didn't get that feeling at all.  So, looking for some inspiration, I watched a TED Talk and the message was definitely something I needed to hear- You're not going to feel like doing it most times, so do it ANYWAY!  Simple, truthful reminder but powerful impact. I looked at how many times I waited for the "right moment" to do something. And reflecting on this made me realize that I was sometimes scared of something.  Fear is something that can keep anyone of us stuck in our comfort zone because we know it's safe and we are familiar with the territory.  That's not always a good thing. Staying in the comfort zone can stunt growth. And when I realised the things that I wanted to try and the possibilities of what can be....I decided to just start. Thinking about developing a new skill?- JUST START Want to open a new business?- JUST...