Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is a phrase all of us have heard or are familiar with. The American dream is built on the idea that everyone has the right to these three notions with heavy emphasis on the happiness part. People are...
Most of us live in a perception of a perception of ourselves. Meaning, the image we hold of ourselves is a combination of what we think others view us as and what we ideally want to be viewed as. There are many theories that support...
What does it mean to live an unobserved life? Oftentimes I find myself wishing that I could trade places with someone for a few moments just to witness myself from a different point of view. Not in a vanity type of way. Or in an...
When it comes to self-inquiry and getting to know yourself, many people feel that they have to dive deep with reflective, intimate questions. However, sometimes the best way to get to know yourself is by starting with the basics — with simple questions you would...
6 Easy & Simple Sustainable Practices to Start Today
posted by: aaliyahinspired
March 22, 2023
Conversations about sustainability are often coupled with the latest products or items that you can purchase to be more “eco-friendly.” Things like Hydro-flasks, aesthetically-pleasing bamboo sets of toothbrushes or dish scrubbers, or nice cutlery sets come to mind. Although these things are a step in...
Beauty Standards Be Damned: Why I Stopped Wearing Makeup
posted by: aaliyahinspired
March 15, 2023
Sephora hasn’t seen me in a while, and this is for one reason: I stopped wearing makeup. Ever since I can remember, putting on makeup in the morning and begrudging taking it off at night was a part of my daily routine. To be more...
How To Actually Overcome Self-Doubt & Take Action Toward Your Goals
posted by: aaliyahinspired
March 8, 2023
At some point in our lives, the ugly head of self-doubt rears itself into our headspace, often paralyzing us with fear — fear to try something new, fear to chase our dreams, fear to change. The bright side to self-doubt, however, is that it can...
Is it safe to make the assumption that most of us have been taught, what I like to call, “society’s template for success?” From observing others and their satisfaction with life after achieving “success,” the assumption seems to hold some weight. The template goes something...
4 Effective Ways to Finally Reduce Your Screen Time & Engage Mindfully with Social Media
posted by: aaliyahinspired
February 22, 2023
A few months ago, I decided to permanently delete my Tiktok. Well… somewhat. I didn’t exactly delete my account, but I deleted the app, and I haven’t been on it for about three months now. What led to me deleting it was an overwhelming feeling...
4 Seasons of Life We All Live Through & How to Embrace Them
posted by: aaliyahinspired
February 15, 2023
You may have heard the concept that says humans are a lot like nature; that is, different phases of our lives mimic that of nature. On author, speaker, and former monk Jay Shetty’s podcast, he expands on this idea in his episode titled 4 Seasons...