One Rising Star

#respecttheoldseekoutthenew2022 “One reason people resist change is because they focus on what they have to give up instead of what they have to gain.” Have you ever found yourself a little bored of your usual routine? Have you ever thought of making some changes in your life, but you’ve been unsure about following through for various reasons ( e.g. undecided of what changes to make, disturbed by what you’ll need to give up, unsure of whether you’ll be good at the new thing you want to try, worried by what people might think… ).  Not too long ago, after I had crushed 2-3 months of really good training at the gym and had a few successful fitness competitions/qualifiers, I began asking myself the question “What’s next?” As most of my close friends and family know, I really enjoy setting goals for myself as they often keep me motivated and focused, while bringing out the very best in me.  So, there I was, towards the end of 2021, entering a period of reflection, beginning to re-assess my

  #respecttheoldseekoutthenew2022 “Always find time for the things that make you feel happy and alive.” Another year has come to an end, and of course, it was another interesting one. Throughout the year, I continued battling some health issues that began back in 2019. I seeked help from various health and wellness professionals, I did many different tests and I tried several strategies with the hopes that I would feel better soon. As the months progressed though, I realized that I wasn’t quite getting to the root cause of the problem. The main breakthrough occured when I visited a hypnotherapist; I began digging into my past, facing some unresolved issues, dealing with several insecurities, exploring things that cause me anxiety, doing lots of reflecting and basically just working on myself. I have been learning to look past some of my insecurities, to manage my anxiety and even more, to stay true to myself, mostly by making choices that suit my needs and wants…and that make me feel h