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Keeping it Real Part 3
Hey! It’s been a while, but taking a break is okay. I’m a mum, and I have other responsibilities. I had every intention of coming back sooner, but life happens. Taking time out has allowed me to reflect on where I was going with this blog…and I know I must be open and honest and work on building my confidence. Being Vulnerable I desire to help mums and women, but how can I do that if I keep things to myself? Being vulnerable does not work well with me. I prefer to keep my feelings under wraps. However, doing this comes at a cost: missed opportunities and being misunderstood. Being…
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3 Steps I’m taking to Boost My Confidence
Starting this blog was the accountability I needed to boost my confidence. I knew if I threw myself in at the deep end, I would have to improve my writing skills, learn how to run a business, and tackle the areas I lacked confidence in. At the end of the day, how can I tell you I will help you boost your confidence when I haven’t boosted mine. Growing up, I was the shy girl that wouldn’t put her hand up in class. I was the shy girl that sat down at parties and the shy girl that let life pass her by. But not anymore! Blossom means becoming confident,…
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Keeping It Real Part 2
I can’t believe it has already been two weeks since I launched my blog – time flies! If you read my post on purpose, you’ll see that I struggled to complete it. However, now that the post is written, I now know why I had to write it on this topic. There are times on your journey when you might want to give up or doubt yourself. However, when you know your purpose in life, it allows you to keep going even if you want to throw in the towel. Over the course of these two weeks, I’m not going to lie, I asked myself if I was doing the…
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Knowing Your Purpose Can help You Move In The Right Direction
When I launched my blog, two weeks ago, I had a mixture of emotions: nervousness, excitement, and a great sense of achievement. However, the realisations soon became apparent: I have to start writing another post. I had a few post ideas in mind that probably would have taken me half the time to complete. However, I had a strong urge to write it on purpose. Although I have an interest in this topic, I didn’t feel like I had the knowledge to tackle it yet, which is why this post took longer than I expected to finish. One thing is for sure, I don’t believe I’m qualified to tell you…
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Overcoming Fear Helped Me Find The Answers I Was Longing For
Why am I Struggling? What’s wrong with me? Why was school a hard slog? For years, I asked myself these questions but failed to receive an answer. So, I concluded: learning wasn’t for me and probably never would be. So, one day when my sister said, ‘Nat, why don’t you go to college?’ My initial response was, NO! The thought of revealing my insecurities to the entire class was intimidating; however, the thought of remaining in this situation was even worse. So, that same year, I applied for an English Functional Skills course but was enrolled on a Creative Writing one instead, which, I must say, wasn’t by choice. After…
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Shelving My Dreams So That My Daughter Could Achieve Hers
When you have a child, your whole perspective on life changes. It’s not about what is best for you anymore; it’s about what is best for them. In my case, my dream was to achieve in life so that my daughter could have several opportunities. However, when you have a child that has her own dreams and aspirations, you sometimes must decide: Your dream or mine? Your Dream or Mine? 2017 was the year where I had to decide whether I was going to pursue my dream of gracefully walking across the stage, wearing my cap and gown, as the audience cheer me on whilst I collect my award.…
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6 Reasons Why My Blog Launched Later Than I Intended
When I first decided to take the plunge and start my blog, I was fearful and apprehensive. Fearful that no one would even read it, and apprehensive thinking if they did, I would be judged. However, deep down, I knew if I took those steps outside of my comfort zone, I could potentially help several mothers and this motivated and excited me. I planned to launch the blog during spring 2021, but in hindsight, it was unrealistic in the grand scheme of things. Starting the blog, initially, was great! I completed a course on setting up a website from scratch. I did a mock blog in the space of a…
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Welcome To Keeping It Real
Hi, Welcome to my first Keeping it Real post! I will do my best to keep it short and sweet – no promises though. I was always the one in college that exceeded the word limit 🤦🏾♀️. So, why did I create this space? I wanted somewhere I could keep it real with you – be honest and clear about what works and what doesn’t. A space where I can share my thoughts and feelings about topics or just about life in general – in a less rigid and structured way. Starting My Blog For the last month, I have been working countless hours striving to launch this blog. Trust…
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3 Steps That Helped Me Commit To A Task
If you’re anything like me, you’re at your desk, you take out a pen, a notebook, and a laptop. You’ve made up your mind to finish writing a post. You’re optimistic. You’re smiling from ear to ear. You enthusiastically start writing and then – NOTHING! Argh! I started writing over 6 blog posts – yet completed none. I was becoming frustrated and anxious. Why couldn’t I complete a post? I had zeal, aspiration, AND a deadline. Yet, I ended up going to bed defeated and deflated. So, I thought why not write a post about commitment and commit myself to completing it. Here are 3 steps that worked for me.…
