Lessons Learned From Zach Sobiech
May 24, 2013 by Arianna Merritt
Filed under Body Image, Featured, Guys, Healthy Coping, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Music, Role Models, Self Esteem, Sharing Feelings, Voice, Wellness
As you know, I love sharing stories of people who have impacted my journey. I was saddened to find out that a beautiful soul, Zach Sobiech, lost his battle to cancer earlier this week. Zach was only 18 years old when he died but in his short time he embraced life to the fullest. His […]
Growth Takes Time: Lessons Learned from Trees
April 26, 2013 by Arianna Merritt
Filed under Livin in the Moment, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Movement, Self-Care, Wellness
Life lessons can be learned anywhere. This week, I was reminded of the importance of patience while in a wooded trail around a lake. Nature empowers my personal growth, so I seek it out whenever possible. I choose, whenever possible, to exercise outdoors, as it combines my love of fitness with inspiring surroundings. During a […]
Music Speaks to My Heart
March 22, 2013 by Arianna Merritt
Filed under Empowerment, Expressive Arts, Featured, Mental Health, Music, Self Esteem, Self-Care, Stress Management
Whenever I have a chance, I listen to music as it empowers me. Plain and simple: Music speaks to my heart. It also unites people. One particular memory stands out as a highlight of my trip to Great Britain and Ireland this past summer with one of my sisters (the same sister who introduces me […]
Yoga Strengthens My Core
February 22, 2013 by Arianna Merritt
Filed under Exercise, Featured, Loving Your Body, Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga and Meditation, Yoga Therapy
I admit it – I LOVE Yoga! Incorporating it into my daily life has empowered me to stand tall and speak from the heart. As you may know, yoga is a very personal practice which makes one stretch myself past their limits, physically and mentally. Practicing yoga encourages me to persevere and ignore negative thoughts; it […]
Learning to Stand Tall & Speak From the Heart
January 18, 2013 by Arianna Merritt
Filed under Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Healthy Communication, Healthy Communication, Healthy Coping, Loving Your Body, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Sharing Feelings, Voice, Wellness, Wellness, Writing and Poetry
The journey to stand taller started with a purchase. A few years ago, I bought the prettiest pair of high heels. The best part about them is they are four-inch heels. Now I know, you are probably thinking, “Arianna, WHY are you sharing your purchase with us?!” Well, the reason is not the product itself […]
I’m a STAR today because….
November 14, 2012 by Arianna Merritt
Filed under Body Image, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Healthy Coping, Loving Your Body, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Sharing Feelings, Wellness
November is the time to become your own CHAMPION. This is a month where you should start to express gratitude towards YOURSELF. Let me tell you why I think this is important. Have you ever been in a relationship (i.e., business or personal) where the other person is extremely critical of you? Are they constantly […]
The Value of a Mentor
September 29, 2012 by Arianna Merritt
Filed under Featured, Mental Health, Role Models, Sharing Feelings, Voice, Wellness
Imagine this scenario: you have the talent, the drive, and the passion; yet you are still stuck with no where to go. How can you advance to the next level? You can’t do it all by yourself; you need the help of a coach, a teacher, or a mentor to help you get there. I […]
Coffee, Talk, and a Walk!
September 5, 2012 by Arianna Merritt
Filed under Body Image, Empowerment, Exercise, Featured, Fitness, Healthy Communication, Livin in the Moment, Mental Health, Prevention, Self-Care, Stress Management, Wellness, Writing and Poetry
One of the best mantras that I have incorporated into my life over the past several years is what I call “Coffee, Talk, and a Walk.” If you are stressed, need to sort out an issue, or just want to feel even better overall, I suggest you take part in this mantra as well. Some […]
Beauty is Everywhere!
July 3, 2012 by Arianna Merritt
Filed under Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Finding Your Voice, Healthy Coping, Loving Your Body, Mindfulness, Prevention, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Compassion, Sharing Feelings
I truly believe we all possess the ability to see the beautiful things in the world. If one looks closely, beauty is everywhere. Seeing beauty in the world starts with seeing beauty in oneself. This is a hard fact to realize: you don’t need to go find beauty; you take it with you wherever you […]
