Self development – Blooming & Bliss

Allow Yourself to be Happy, Stop Self-Sabotage

Do you ever wonder why even when things are going great, you can’t allow yourself to be happy? I’ve experienced this far too often, and have spent hours analyzing all the reasons why this happens to me. Could it be that I’m afraid of something going wrong because of my past experiences? Yes, this couldContinue reading “Allow Yourself to be Happy, Stop Self-Sabotage”

My Pregnancy During a Pandemic

I found out I was pregnant with my second baby December 2019. I was really sick with nausea, fatigue, and depression from not being able to eat for the next 3 months. Little did I know, the remainder of the time I would experience a pregnancy during a global pandemic. This post is to honorContinue reading “My Pregnancy During a Pandemic”

Racism in America a Latina’s Perspective

This post is part II of a mini series. Here is part I if you missed it http://bloomingandbliss.com/2020/06/03/conversations-at-the-table/ The current Black Lives Matter movement, sweeping the nation and now also part of the globe, calls for us to #amplifymelanatedvoices Consequently, due to the amazing traction gained in this movement, I’ve been able to focus onContinue reading “Racism in America a Latina’s Perspective”

Conversations at the Table

I’ve compiled a series of blog posts pertaining to the many aspects of the current pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement. With this series I intend to highlight my change in perspective, as well as many of the insights I’ve gained during this time. Ultimately, the intention is to open conversations, to both learn andContinue reading “Conversations at the Table”

How to Cultivate Happiness

“Happiness is a habit, cultivate it.” I came across this quote and fell in LOVE. However, as someone who has dealt with depression and anxiety for most of my life, I would’ve easily taken offense to this statement in the past. Why? It resembles quotes like “happiness is a choice,” I’ve always felt this quoteContinue reading “How to Cultivate Happiness”

A Moment in Quarantine

Emma and I went to visit my Dad yesterday for his 81st birthday. Yes, you read that correctly 81, my biological father had me at the ripe age of 51. My parents are the blurry figures in the background of the image. We have social distanced from EVERYONE since early March. However, on few occasionsContinue reading “A Moment in Quarantine”

Isolation

I was speaking with a girlfriend recently, who opened up about her insecurities but also wanted to start dating. I obviously validated her feelings explaining that it is completely normal to feel insecure when you are putting yourself out there. It can be scary not knowing how the other person is going to react towardContinue reading “Isolation”

Perfection.

This topic is weighing heavy on my heart. We all have standards we set for ourselves, some higher than others. But where lies the line between high standards and perfectionism? And is working toward perfection actually such a bad thing? Perfectionism can be in many areas of your life whether it be in your physicalContinue reading “Perfection.”

Expectations

Let’s begin. Expectations. Sometimes they are about people. We expect others to be like us, to treat us how we would treat others; reciprocating with the same mannerism and respect. Other times expectations are about our future. Maybe we’ve painted a picture of how our life would be by a certain age; how marriage wouldContinue reading “Expectations”