#FlawsandLove

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I feel as if anxiety disorders are often “downplayed.”Anxiety disorders have the ability to infiltrate one’s normal life and make daily tasks extremely difficult to manage.

Always reach out. You never know who may be going through the same thing. Someone will understand you, just give them the chance to do so.

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TUBE TUESDAYS: WHY VEGAN IS AWESOME

I am personally in transition to becoming vegan. I actively try to choose vegan products although for now I am still vegetarian.

It is a choice I make because I refuse to ignore the truth. Our food, clothes, cosmetics, and other belongings are usually made at the expense of someone’s LIFE.

I cannot accept that. I care for animals and I believe they deserve to live free and happy.

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MUSIC MONDAYS: YOU DON’T OWN ME

Because no one can own you.

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FLAWED FRIDAYS: BEFORE YOU COMMIT SUICIDE

Please email me or reach out to anyone you can before you do anything to yourself. This is meant to be light-hearted and to make people smile, but it doesn't mean the issue I'm discussing here is not serious. There is so much potential for you, if only you hold on for another day.

Email: atienza.catherine@gmail.com

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“The brain takes its shape from what the mind rests upon.”

This is an interesting article. Negativity begets negativity and it can become strong enough to remain permanent in our brain. Isn’t that crazy?

Our thoughts and emotions have that much power that it can change our physiology.

“Observe thoughts and feelings as temporary and objective events in the mind.”

In yoga, we are reminded that we are not our thoughts. We come to the mat to detach from our body and mind. That stillness helps us follow our thought patterns and change them instantly when we need to. When you’re on the mat, you have nowhere else to go but to sit with your own emotions, with your own issues, fears, and physical limitations. Nothing else I know of can delve into that like yoga and meditation.

I know first-hand that it has helped me heal and recover from my own negativity and depression faster and better than any therapy and medication could provide. I went by my own pace and it taught me self-discipline.

Maybe after reading this, take 5 minutes to just sit in silence. Accept everything as it comes and just learn to let go.

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TUBE TUESDAYS: WHY I WON’T KILL MYSELF.

I won’t deny that during the times I breakdown, I want to commit suicide.

Why?

Because my negativity makes me feel like I’m a leech or a pest to my family and friends. I think that there’s really no point of me even existing. When I’m gone it won’t matter and nothing will change. I will no longer be a burden to anyone.

But watching this video, makes me realize that once I do that, there will be at least ONE person that I will be hurting so much. Pain that will last a lifetime. Nothing will be the same ever again.

Why?

Because I matter. You matter.

Even people you never knew, will feel that loss.

So the next time you think of ending it, hold on for another day, do it for the people who love you. Because you are truly loved and you may not even realize it.

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MUSIC MONDAYS: COOL, CONFIDENT, SEXY

Just the most awesome song right now. LOVE IT! She’s oozing with confidence, not to mention how hot she looks!

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FLAWED FRIDAYS: WHEN I’M DEPRESSED...

Kidding aside, depression is a serious matter. If you think you have depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, or suicidal thoughts, please PLEASE reach out to someone right away. Like I mentioned in the video, you can even reach out to me. I'm just a message away.

You do not have to go through this on your own. Open up to others and ask for help, let them help you. Don't give up. You are so important to this world.

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Fuck what other people say about your body! They will always have an opinion and it doesn’t mean you have to care.

So, if someone says anything about your weight, their argument is invalid. Hit ‘em back with some SASS!

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TUBE TUESDAYS: DEAR BODY

What would you say to your body?

Thank you for this video Zoe <3

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MUSIC MONDAYS: WHETHER YOU LEAVE OR STAY, THIS IS ME ANYWAY!

This is THE ANTHEM. What a performance too!

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WEBSITE WEDNESDAYS: SHE’S DARN FIT!

I’ve been following this fitspiration on Instagram for a while now and I am so eager to meet Nikki Torres and be a part of this awesome event!! 

I will be there and I will be vlogging the entire thing! Register HERE to get your body movin’!

Also, make sure to check out Nikki’s blog! 

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TUBE TUESDAYS: THIS IS COURAGE

Last month, we made history. Same-sex marriage finally became legal in the US which has been embraced by many people around the world. That day, the world became smaller and we all were one big happy community filled with love and hope. It's not everyday that the world comes together like they did on that beautiful day.

I'm sharing this video from PopSugar which brought me to tears. What an inspiration these people are to be brave and their family for the unconditional love. The world is changing. Soon, no one will feel the need to come out because they already feel accepted and loved no matter what.

Love will always win! Be the change you want to see in the world!

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These ladies are rockstars. My go to confidence booster album for the week!!

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Just addressing an important issue for this week’s Flawed Friday. I want you to be stronger than others’ opinions of you, I want you to be stronger than your inner demons, I want you to be stronger for nobody else but for YOU.

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Congratulations!! You have officially unlocked the key to happiness!!!!

Really though, ask people what their goal in life is and most likely they’ll say, “To be happy”. Maybe you feel the same way too. Thing is, we all need to let go of the idea that happiness can be bought or created. Happiness is a CHOICE you make. And to be happy doesn’t mean goodbye to all your problems.

Nope. That’s just how life works and we can’t fuck with that. BUT we can embrace life and make it THE BEST. Check out the article above and add this to your life little by little. :)