Find Your Rhythm
The journey to unconditional self-worth is not always easy. The path is not straight or smooth, and you’ll face setbacks along the way...
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Jissette Nieves
- Aug 2, 2022
Feeling Anxious?
My story with anxiety Do you frequently worry? Are you unable to relax or turn off your mind? Do worries keep you up at night and stop...
Jissette Nieves
- Jun 1, 2022
Dialing Down the Noise
It turned out to be a not-so-magical experience that didn't last 20 minutes. It seemed to last that long, to be sure. But, when I opened my
Jissette Nieves
- May 31, 2022
A Thriving Friendship
Boundaries are not just a critical component of self-care—they're also the cornerstone of any healthy relationship, including those you have
Jissette Nieves
- May 2, 2022
Truly Celebrated
Imagine how it would feel to wake up, look in the mirror, and feel full. Amazing, right? The kind of full where your mind, body, and soul
Jissette Nieves
- Dec 24, 2021
Celebrating You
We have had SELF-LOVE. We have had SELF-CARE. NOW IT’S TIME FOR SELF-CELEBRATION. The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration,...
Jissette Nieves
- Nov 23, 2021
Feeling Sad?
Seasonal Affective Disorder As fall changes to winter, do you sense a change in your mood as well? When days get shorter and darkness...
Jissette Nieves
- Oct 17, 2021
The Gift of Forgiveness
What is forgiveness and the benefits of it? Let’s talk about one of the most important keys to your happiness. It is a subject people...
Jissette Nieves
- Sep 4, 2021
Keep Calm & Carry On
How to meditate: it's not as difficult as you think With everything going on in the world, it’s a solid time to explore meditation and...
Jissette Nieves
- Aug 7, 2021
Protecting Your Space
Establishing boundaries It’s tempting to assume that people know what we want—but even our significant others and best friends can’t read...
Jissette Nieves
- Jul 24, 2021
Tools to Manage Stress
What is stress, you ask? Stress is a feeling that's created when we react to particular events. It's the body's way of rising to a...
Jissette Nieves
- Jul 7, 2021
How do you cope?
Stress hits us all in life, and while a little stress is good — it keeps us focused and motivated — too much of it and it can grind our live
Jissette Nieves
- Jun 21, 2021
Self Compassion in Self Care
Being as Kind to Yourself as You Are to Other People After the year-that-shall-not-be-named, we find ourselves needing a hard reset, a...
Jissette Nieves
- Jun 14, 2021
How to Be Better Every Day
Revive Your Self Care There’s a lot of talk about self-care these days, but what is it really? Self-care may be defined by the term...
Jissette Nieves
- Jan 18, 2021
Lifetime Goals
Creating short & long-term goals that don’t overwhelm you Goals are the roadmaps that take you to where you want to get in your life. A...
Jissette Nieves
- Jan 11, 2021
Fill Your Cup!
Why it’s important to out YOU first You can’t pour from an empty cup. Do you intentionally fill up your cup? Life has changed. While...
Jissette Nieves
- Jan 6, 2021
Calm Amongst the Chaos
How to achieve a state of “calm” anywhere Do you feel that you can’t stop thinking and that your mind is overstimulated? Do you ever feel...
Jissette Nieves
- Jan 4, 2021
Two Things You Absolutely Need
Life's hydration We're always on the lookout for ways to transform our lives. But sometimes we forget that, along with exercise, there...
Jissette Nieves
- Dec 30, 2020
The Power of Paper
Benefits of journaling When you think back to your younger years, I feel like a lot of us wrote in diaries and then grew up and stopped...
Jissette Nieves
- Dec 29, 2020
The Weight Loss Deception
Why dieting doesn’t work Diets aren’t new, of course, and they’ll likely never go away. There’s plenty to choose from, too: Weight...
Jissette Nieves
- Dec 28, 2020
Stop Should-ing. Start Doing.
Making the shift Shoulding: The cognitive distortion of making statements of what should be true, as opposed to reality. It’s time to...
Jissette Nieves
- Dec 23, 2020
How to Draw the Line
Setting boundaries Often, we don’t say no to people because we’re afraid it might offend them or create tension in a relationship. We’re...
Jissette Nieves
- Dec 21, 2020
What You Need to Know About Healthy Living
The benefits of a healthy lifestyle Living a healthy lifestyle can be challenging for most of us. We usually start with grand plans, only...
Jissette Nieves
- Dec 16, 2020
Mind-Body Connection
Understanding the relationship with the mind & the body For better or for worse, our minds and bodies are interconnected. It is up to us...
Jissette Nieves
- Dec 14, 2020
The Magic of Self-Love
The Importance Of Loving Yourself We usually set standards that are too high for ourselves because society expects us to be perfect. We...
Jissette Nieves
- Dec 2, 2020
Comparison vs. Inspiration: What's the difference?
I know a lot about comparing yourself to others and the effects it has, both positive and negative. Admittedly, I’ve engaged in...
Jissette Nieves
- Nov 30, 2020
Challenge your inner critic
Positive vs. Negative Self-Talk There’s one person that we all have to spend 24 hours a day with – ourselves. And to be honest, spending...
Jissette Nieves
- Nov 18, 2020
The importance of alone time
The importance of being comfortable with being alone with your own thoughts Too often, the experience of being left alone with our own...
Jissette Nieves
- Nov 16, 2020
What your mindset can do
Developing the right mindset I am a strong believer that success and happiness are all about mindset. Your mindset and belief system...
Jissette Nieves
- Nov 12, 2020
Self-Care: More of mindset and less of a face mask
Let’s focus less on the “do” aspect of self care, you know the weekly manicures and face masks. Yes taking care of yourself is very...
Jissette Nieves
- Nov 9, 2020
Benefits of listening to your heart
Many times the heart has tried to warn us about someone that doesn’t suit us. Or has alerted us that an action we are about to take is...
Nicollette Francis
- Oct 29, 2020
Vulnerability is Strength
You're strong BECAUSE you're vulnerable. Being vulnerable is never an easy thing to do. If you went out and asked other people how...
Justine Astacio
- Oct 16, 2020
Give yourself a break
Being aware of self without judgment How aware of yourself are you? Would you say you know yourself like the back of your hand? It sounds...
Jissette Nieves
- Oct 13, 2020
Your ego isn't the issue
Waste no time fighting the ego. Nowadays, people say that the ego is that part of the human experience that makes us separate from...
Justine Astacio
- Oct 5, 2020
The Big Day…
I was NOT ready... ...at all, lol. The morning my water broke, I was just waking up and felt just a little extra liquid. I just laid...
Nicollette Francis
- Oct 1, 2020
Balance is NOT a myth
Redefining what balance means Balance is an even proportion of things that aid in maintaining overall stability. With that being said,...
Justine Astacio
- Apr 15, 2020
Prenatal Testing
After confessing my life-changing experience to my family it allowed me to focus more attention on my soon to be an immediate one. There...
Justine Astacio
- Dec 3, 2019
In Due Time
Part II of "2 Pink Lines" The next few weeks after were even more intense, emotionally. Considering that my beloved aunt had just passed...
Justine Astacio
- Nov 12, 2019
2 Pink Lines
With a slight smirk, I write this piece unsure how I can possibly fully convey the extent of emotions I felt that day. In truth, I’m not...
Justine Astacio
- Nov 3, 2019
Respect My Truth (Disclaimer)
Thank you for taking the time in finding out more about my personal journey of becoming a mother. Please note, the sole purpose of...
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