Welcome to Life & Stuff Newsletter
Discussing the ups and downs of life and how to overcome them.
Hey there friends,
My name is Victoria and I am a certified life coach, writer and author, who has had a life full of many ups and downs. If you are stuck and looking for motivation, you are at the right place. Are you living your best life?
How I can help you:
I can help you because I have been there! Outwardly my life looked perfect. I had many blessings. But, I gave too much of myself to people who kept draining more of my energy. I put my goals and dreams on the back burner to support other people’s dreams. I didn’t even realize what was happening and how toxic people were bringing me down, projecting their negativity on me and chipping away at my soul. I was left feeling hopeless, depressed and empty. I lost myself and felt broken!
No magic genie was coming to save me, so I had to save myself.
I knew I had to focus on me and take a hard look at my life and relationships. I decided who was enhancing my life and who was depleting it. Nothing is going to change unless you look within and really search your soul. I mustered up the courage to make a change. It wasn’t easy and it was very scary. But we can’t let our fears of the unknown keep us stuck. I also didn’t want to look back at my life and have regrets. It’s never too late to reinvent ourselves and accomplish our goals.
You can read my piece here about how I started my journey of healing and rediscovery.
“If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down.” ~ Roy T. Bennet
Social media and the lack of authenticity:
Social media can make one feel like everyone’s life is perfect. We meet people or have friends that aren’t always authentic and honest about the problems in their life. This can make us feel alone and that we are the only ones that have troubles or feel lost.
I want you to know that it is a facade. Life isn’t perfect for anyone. No one is a perfect parent or has perfect children. There are many people who stay in unfullfilling relationships because they are safe. Life will always have trials and tribulations. Changes will happen and mindset is everything. We can sit there and be a victim or we can turn our lessons into blessings by adjusting our perspective.
Many mask their issues by unhealthy behaviors, gossiping about other people’s troubles, or pretending that their life is unblemished. When we focus on ourselves and our growth is when our lives will flourish.
Choose your “Tribe” wisely:
Who we surround ourselves with is just as critical as what kinds of foods we put in our bodies. Finding your soul tribe is important to healing. Find those who love you for you. People who accept all your quirks and don’t want to change who you are. Friends that support your dreams and goals are key. Free yourself from toxic people that add drama and stress. Read more about how we absorb other people’s energy, click here.
I want to help you shut out the naysayers, find your passion, believe in yourself and live your best life! Read my piece on igniting your soul. I hope I can support and motivate you on your journey. You can read more of my writing and connect with me on Medium, Twitter, The Goodmen Project, and at My Circulating Journey on Facebook. My email is victoriagreggwriter@gmail.com.