One Rising Star

#SoManyReasonsToSmile2020 “Look back so the view forward is even clearer.” I think most people would agree that 2020 has been...well… unexpected, unusual, destabilizing, uncomfortable, interesting and enriching. In order to make sense of what has been a pretty strange year,  I believe it is worth taking some time to reflect  on what we have learned (or been reminded of) and how we have grown. Below are some of my biggest takeaways from the last 12 months  (*see previous posts for more details). There is so much to be grateful for and there is always a reason to smile; The best way to live life is through various types of experiences; Love your family, your friends and most of all love yourself; The choice is yours to control your response to whatever is happening; Be adaptable to change, embrace challenges and turn them into opportunities; Keep things in perspective; Keep an open-mind, listen to others stories and celebrate differences; Find the right people to have in your life simpl

#SoManyReasonsToSmile2020 "Never underestimate the investment you make in yourself." For several years now, I’ve intentionally been working towards  creating a better version of myself.  One particular action that’s successfully pushed me to improve myself is that of setting goals; e.g. attending Zumba/PTS/FIS/CrossFit Level 1 courses, completing additional qualifications courses for teaching, running marathons, competing in fitness competitions,  travelling to the 7 Wonders of the World… Setting goals, working towards them and reaching them  has kept me motivated, has given me a sense of fulfillment, has led me to new opportunities  and overall has enriched my life, in more ways than one. Sadly, with so many challenges over the last year or so,  some of the goals I had in mind coming into 2020 have not been attainable.  That being said, I have shifted my energy towards new intentions  and I have found other ways to profitably invest in myself. Principally, I have chosen to f