Good morning my friends. Today is a beautiful day and I'm excited to be here. Hope you had an amazing weekend! Let me share a little bit about my weekend with you; So I had my Meet and Greet this past Saturday but no one showed up. I waited and waited but no one came and it sucked but I lived through it. I'm proud of myself that I showed up regardless of the disappointment.
I almost didn't go live this morning because I almost felt like what I was doing wasn't making any impact but I showed up! In today's live broadcast, I shared my take on the subject of "courage," because it took courage for me to plan and show up for something that didn't go as planned. Anyways, courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to move towards your goal inspite of the fear. I have shared the link with you to watch it here:
Hello my friends, thank you for checking out my blog today. I am very grateful for you. Hope you and your family had an amazing month of October?! Wow! What a month?! God is good.
Many wonderful things happened in this month for me and I'm going to share a few with you.
My kids and I met our YouTube friend; Lily Petals World and her kids. We had a blast at Atlantic Station; Atlanta. Lily was very warm and welcoming and it felt like we had known her for years. Lily's new man was there too and he was a wonderful person to be around. Here's the vlog from our visit:
My Daily Morning show has been a blessing also. When I started, I didn't know that I would still be doing to this day and I did and I'm still going strong with it. I have some great plans for it too. Here's yesterday's show:
We talked about letting go and focusing on our goals, on yesterday's episode. I believe my morning show will change millions of lives around the world. I'm right now thinking about ideas that would make me better and also improve my show.
Another highlight is my style. I don't always dressup unless I'm going to church or a business meeting/conference but having this daily show, I'm letting my fashion and style come through babyyy :). I notice how more confident I feel each time I get dressed for my show and I love it.
October has been wonderful and I'm excited for the amazing things that will manifest in November. I pray that your November is filled with blessings and surprises in Jesus Name. Amen!!
What's up everybody, thank you for checking out my blog today. Today is a beautiful day and I am very excited to be posting this blog today. I believe today's post will inspire everyone.
In today's blog, I would like to share Millionaire mindset coach Arash Vossoughi's morning and evening routines. Arash is the founder and CEO of Voss Coaching Co. He was personally mentored by the greatest Prosperity teacher ever; late Bob Proctor. I have been following Arash for years and I consider him ny coach and I do intend to enrol for his mentorship soon but in the mean time, I wanted to share some valuable lessons I learned from his latest Podcast: 7 Figure Standard with you.
Arash is believer of how you start your day is how you end your day. He gives very valuable tips that can help anyone raise their standards and live the life they have always dreamed of.
Morning Routine
1. Think about your goal. Arash advises everyone to think about their goal when they wake up first thing in the morning. He said the subsconcious mind, which is responsible for 95% of our results is more receptive to work on our goals when we think about them within five minutes of waking up.
2. Gratitude. Think about 5 to 10 things you are grateful for and feel the gratitude.
3. He exercises. He said he would walk his dog for 30 minutes and get some exercise while he does it.
4. I Am statements. He said he would say out loud 10 to 20 I Am statements because whatever we place after the sentence IAM, we become. For example: I AM HAPPY, HEALTHY AND WEALTHY AND I LOVE IT!
5. Affirmations of your goals. Arash advises us to say our goals in the present tense as though we have already achieved them.
6. Study. He said to focus on 3-5 paragraphs about an area we want to improve on, in a book that covers that topic. He said to study it until it becomes a part of us.
Arash also advised that as we grow, our processes will have to change. He said to upgrade our disciplines and processes as they become part of our nature.
Evening Routine
1. Arash advises us to ask ourselves questions after the work day. Questions like: Did I act like the person I wanted to become today?
2. Did I behave like that person? He further explains that the evening routine keeps us accountable so we don't drift from our goals.
3. He said we should write out 3 to 4 goal achieving activities in the present tense that we intend to carryout the next day, as though it is already done.
4. Lastly, he said 3 mins before we fall asleep, we should affirm our goals in the present tense and feel like we already achieved them.
Here's the video for more tips about Arash's morning and evening routine:
Good morning, wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. I hope this blog meets you well. Thank you for stopping by to read my blog today.
Today is a beautiful day and I'm excited to share this post with you all. I have a question for you. Have you ever been on a road trip with kids? Have you planned and followed through with it? If you have, congratulations. That's a GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT! You should be proud of yourself because I know that I am proud of you.
The first picture is from when we went grocery shopping for our road trip.
We made a quick stop at Waffle House for breakfast, two hours into our trip.
I have been stuck in Georgia for a looonnng time. Well, "stuck," is an over-reaction but I have been in one place for too long. But you know what, you guys? This is the last time I let myself be stuck! For a while, I have been playing with the idea of travelling and seein new places with my children but it seemed like all I was doing was daydream. I often encourage my followers to go after the life they want but it seemed like I was more comfortable telling others to go after their dream, while I was not going after mine. Well, I have decided that I'm going to start living like I encourage others to! So, with all that being said, the kids and I are going on our FIRST EVER out of state roadtrip! What??!!! Guys, I'm screaming right now lol...
Want to know what we are bringing? Please watch this video:
I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Guys, something happened recently that almost made me cancel but I decided I wouldn't cancel for any reason. Well, here we are right now. I am posting this blog right from the heart of our vacation. I'm sitting by the pool; while the kids swim, I'm writing this post and I'm having a BLAST!
Want to know the groceries we are bringing with us? Watch this video:
The journey was smoothe and though we got lost at the wrong hotel, we found our way to the right one.
If you're thinking about taking a trip, quit thinking about it and JUST DO IT!
Just take that trip! Life is in the livingness of it. So, go live it up!
It's crazy that I am even talking about this topic right now because I dreaded it but here we go. I reviewed this term called Divorce and what it entails and the mere sound of it brings fear into my heart and this fear is not even reasonable because Divorce is just another way of saying "I'm moving on," or " I recognize God is taking you somewhere better but I don't feel good enough to be by your side and so I giveup what we have together." Society associates it with hardship, depression, failure, shame and difficulty but not me! I describe as opportunity for God to show up and prove society WRONG again!
My take is that Divorce is neither a good thing nor a bad thing but our thinking makes it so. I'm not one to give up on life when something or someone doesnt work out and I say this with the most humility and confidence. As a people living in a society that is often creating laws and naratives of limitations, we are often tempted to predict our future based on limitations and false expectations. I choose to differ. I was Christ's bride before I ever became a wife. My life is not dictated by events that worked out or didnt work out but by what I choose and the story I choose to tell myself.
As the Bible says "All things work together for MY good!" These all things include DIVORCE. G
I don't know who you are reading this but here's what I have to say, "It's all working out in your favor!"
God always has something greater and better for you but you have to want it for yourself. Cry about the breakup and dread facing the future by yourself but don't stay there. Get back up and keep going. Trust God and get better. Go out and exercise. Go out there and say hi to total strangers. I don't mean date people before you are ready but do things that will keep you hopeful about the future because BETTER is coming!
I end this post with this: whether it is a divorce or a loss, it doesnt have to be the end of your life. There's something BETTER around the corner. Reach for it in excitement and it will all make sense eventually.
Good morning, wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Hope this meets well. I am happy to be blogging today. Hope you're good and you've got your heart and mind protected from negativity?!
Today is a great day to share my challenge with you, but before we get into it, I wanted to just share an epiphany I just had with you. I just realized that I am prideful and not in a bad way. I want to inspire others to do better for themselves and others but before I can inspire others, I first want to try to be better and do better. I am constantly living by the principle of being the example I want to see and while I know this is not always easy, I still try my best to live by it. I have failed but I get back up and keep trying.
This is the first video of the challenge!
Now, with all that out of the way, I am doing a 21 day health challenge and today is the second day. If you know me, you'll know that I love rice and bread. These two foods are like my love. I eat them at least once everyday. So, as part of this challenge, I will be giving them up for 21 days and also, I will be working on my abdomen. I have not been consistent with my situps and all of that is changing with the challenge. I will be doing at least 100 situps each day for the next 21 days and track my progress.
How does this concern you? You might be asking. Well, here is how it concerns you; I want to inspire you to join the challenge with me. Let's make a decision to start a new trend and a create a new habit which will in turn change our lives. What is it that you want to cut off for the next 21 days? Do it. I am doing it with you. I am cheering you on and wishing you the best as you make progress.
Here's to making progress and looking mighty fine/fabulous!
Hello my friends. How are you doing today? Happy New Year and Valentine's Day Weekend/SuperBowl Weekend too. It's a lot of festivities this weekend huh? Lol...
Today is a beautiful day and it's night time while I write this post and since it's been a while since my last post, I thought to myself; "why not post a blog tonight?' So, here we go!
The kids and I are in Marriott Marquis Atlanta for the weekend and it's wonderful. The kids were looking foward to swimming and dipping in the hot tub but were a little disappointed when they were told they couldn't swim because of an issue with the pool area and by the time the pool area is fixed, we would've been long home and settled back to our routine lol.. So maybe next time we come back, the pool will be available for the kids.
Inspite of the pool situation, we figured a way to still enjoy our stay; such as ordering room service and touring the hotel. We were also supposed to go out and eat dinner at Benihannah's but didn't do it because it was raining and so could outside. It felt safer and wiser to order room service. The food was delicious too.
Now, here's a question I have; If you are a parent reading this, do you ever get scared and worked up when you're planning a family getaway or vacation? Do you get overwhelmed and almost feel like cancelling the whole trip because of that?
Well, I get that feeling all the time. It's like when it's time to get the kids out of the house for a getaway, I suddenly get overwhelmed and this got me thinking about other parents who never go anywhere with their kids. I'm starting to believe that many parents choose to stay at home because it's easier and safe. At least while they are at home, they don't have to worry about juggling the kids around, looking for the best palce to eat and other things in between.
If you get overwhelmed and scared the next time you're planning a trip with your kids, here's my advise for you; pray and go anyways. You've got to face your fears and get out eventually. Just take a break from your daily routine and house for a fresh location with your family. It helps renew your energy and opens the door for a fresher perspective for everyone.
Parents, try to relax and breathe. The kids will be fine and you will be too.
I can be uptight when it comes to my kids and their wellbeing but I'm learning to relax more and breathe. With God's help, I have gotten better with being more relaxed and enjoying the moment.
My advise to you, enjoy the moment. Don't allow a moment that should be fun become work and stressful for you. Breathe intentionally and smile.
Good morning wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Thank you for checking out my blog today. Today is a beautiful day.
It's the season to expect miracles y'all. I can't believe it's already December but hey, it is. Life is still great and God is always good. There's always something to be thankful for and the more thankful we are, the happier we find we are.
So the kids and I have sort of made taking Holiday pictures a tradition. Every year the past 3 years, we have taken Holiday pictures and we do it ourselves. I have shared a couple with you all on the blog today.
We have also been going to basketbal games on the weekends and that has been fun too. life is better when you enjoy different activities with your family. Make sure to make the time to enjoy your time with your kids and family.
Did I tell you that we have also been vlogging? Well yes, and here are a few vlogs to catch up with:
In this vlog, you learn how to be patient and prepare yourself for the thinsg you have prayed for.
Zoe unboxed some new clothes.
Special healing video for those experiencing heaviness. Check it out and signup for my one on one session if you need it.
Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. I am so happy you could stop by today. It is November already and October was just here. While it seemed as though October was fast in making it's entry and exit, we are still grateful for the many blessings it brought.
The kids had fun dressing up in their favorite costumes and getting candy from their respective schools. I had fun being mama and driver to all of their events too.
I did a lot of filming in October and I'm grateful that November is here. Here is a few videos you may want to catch up with:
Our morning live broadcasts have been amazing! Make sure to catch one soon. This was a fun collab with Youtube @ShawdgawdTV. The kids had fun making the video too.
This one with y ridiculous face, was a good one too. If you want to be inspired, you want to watch it.
We are going to be vlogging more than usual. SO make sure to keep up.
Good morning wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Thank you for checking out my blog today. It is a beautiful, cold and windy day today, in Hampton Georgia. God is good!
Hope can come out of great suffering. I have had my share of intense suffering and heartbreak and I can confidently tell you that hope can come out of whatever you may be going through right now. It may be hurting so bad and you feel like this is where your life ends, but I'm here to tell you this is not where your life ends. Something better is being birth out of you. Things are about to shift to a better dimension. You're about to see the grace of God like you've NEVER seen before. God is about to create a Miracle out of your mess. Life is taking a glorious turn for good for you.
I know that it's hard for you to accept my words right now but in time, you will. I just advise that you lift up your eyes up to the sky and look at the sun. Let your focus be on the light. He who created the Heavens and the Earth has not forgotten about you. Just remember to give thanks for the breath in your lungs right now. Start giving thanks that God whose breath is in your lungs is even right now, shifting everything in your favor.
The right people are about to step into your life. the right opportunities are coming and the right friends. God won't forsake you and please don't forsake yourself. Keep looking at the light and affirming the word of God. "I will never leave you nor forsake." That's the word of God. Sing and dance even if you don't feel like it. Get excited because the horseman and his carriage are about to arrive at your doorstep with your miracle. You're not forgotten nor are you forsaken.
Seek first the Kingdom within you. Call on your Heavenly father who is never far away from you. Take your eyes and focus from your troubles for a second and look to God. Look to Christ; the author and finisher of your faith. I believe things are shifting in your favor.
I give thanks for you, that everything has already turned in your favor. God is FOR you and NO thing can be against you.
Good morning wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. how are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryamsjoyfullife. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you for checking out my blog today.
What makes a good parent? I ask this question with the intention of sharing my answer with you.
Being a parent is a great responsibility. It is you choosing to be responsible for another who either comes to you by choice or by circumstance but either way, YOU are going to be responsible for your new addition. Being a parent is a VERY big task and requires lots of SACRIFICE, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND PATIENCE.
If you are a parent and your kids' needs come last to you, yeah, you're a BAD parent. Your kids' need should always be at the top of your list. This is not to say that you ignore your needs but you should be in a hurry to meet your kids' needs every SINGLE TIME!
Any parent who claims to be good but doesnt make sacrifice in time and expenses for their kids, is BAD!
I do understand exceptions where certain parents are just bad and are not supposed to be there near their kids but this post is not for such parents. This is for those who are ready to take being parents seriously and want to do the best for their kids. Kids need nurturing and love. Someone has to be there to show them love and a good example and this takes TIME, SACRIFICE AND UNCONDITIONAL love.
One of the most important advise I can give myself and anyone who chooses to listen to me is to put GOD first!
Let God guide you in your parenting and also use common sense.
What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryamsjoyfullife. Today is a beautiful day.
The kids were ill last week and now they are better. Life is a lot better when they are their happy joyful selves again. The whole time they were ill, I felt like it was me who was ill. I dont like when they are ill and not doing good. I love my kids and do the best I can for them and when they are down, I'm down.
I noticed something different about my reaction this time. I felt the help of God and the Angels. In the past, I wouldv'e been broken and sad and lost weight from worrying, but this time I was strong for my kids and me. I did everything I could within my powers to care for them. I'm so thankful that they are doing great. I give thanks to God for my kids.
Here's a video i filmed documenting my journey. Check it out
No matter what the situation, you are going to be alright. God is always there for you.
Good morning wonderful, amazing sweet and lovely people. Thanks for checking out my blog today. I am happy to post a blog today and share a bit of life with you today. Hopefully, you are inspired as usual.
So, I enjoy having a fun time with my kids and it is amazing! It is very important for moms to enjoy their time with their kids, loving them and playing with them. This is a form of therapy and quite frankly, it is the BEST therapy there's. Love heals ALL things!
I spent part of the weekend baking brownies with my Zozo and of course we filmed it. It was very fun baking with my girl.
Here's the video:
Zozo enjoyed herself and ate most of the brownies too LOL. Le'Veon got a good bite too.
We have also decided on what to bake next and it is exciting!
I also filmed a meditation video for you. Check it out here:
Meditation helps me so much and I hope you give it a try and see how your life begins to change for the better.
I hope you take the time to really enjoy life and be in the moment.
Hello everyone, thank you for checking out my blog today. I am happy that you made the time to stop by.
It is crazy how much my life has changed and I couldn't be more grateful that it has. Today is a beautiful day. Welcome to Maryam's joyful Life!
So, we were talking about how much my life has changed. Once I used to struggle to the core but today, everything has changed. Once, life was hard but now it is a breeze with so much joy. I honestly know that the big change happened when I started meditating. In this video, I share some of the things I did that brought a huge shift into my life. Please watch and be inspired:
Hello everyone. Thank you for checking out my blog today. I hope this meets you in great spirit. Welcome to Maryamsjoyfullife! Today is a beautiful day and I am grateful you stopped by today.
They lied to you. You may be wonderfing why I said they lied to you. See, anyone who ever told you that it was too late for you, lied to you. Anyone who ever told you that you are defined by what happened to you lied to you. Anyone who ever told you that someone like you couldn't prosper lied to you. Anyone who told you that life is hard lied to you.
Whatever you give your attention to, you merge with and become. If you think life is hard, you suddenly start creating that difficulty. When you believe life is easy and you always make it through whatever comes your way, it becomes that way for you as well.
Your life is always a reflection of your belief. If you want to know what you believe, take a look at the experiences in your life. That goes for all areas of your life. If you are not happy with your life, change it. True Happiness doesnt come from people or things but from within you.
Here's a video that will help you understand better the message I have for you. Please watch:
Good morning wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Hope this blog meets you well. Today is a beautiful day and I am so glad that you are here. Welcome to Maryam's joyful life. Today is a beautiful day.
So in today's blog, I would like to give you some tools that can help you get through hard times. I know that you may be wondering what's going on with me that I think I could give you tools that can help you. Well, I am obligated to share what has helped me weather many tough storms in my life because my heart cares for people. Before we get to the points, I would like to emphasize this point: Life is always happening for you.
I know it may sound really silly to say that life is happening for you but I mean it, truly from my heart. Life is always happening for you. It may be hard at the moment and perhaps it's so hard you can barely get by, once again, let me remind you that life is happening for you.
When you go about life feeling like a victim to circumstances, that's exactly what you get. Life will continue to go that way. It is always the energy we put out that comes back to us. That situation in your life right now, is only an event; it is not you. Know that this moment and every moment is new and that something great can happen to you.
Live your life with a heart of expectations. Expect good things to happen to you. Don't define your life by all the pain you have endured or are currently going through.
Keep your focus on the goal that you want to accomplish and ask God for guidance. If your mind has something to look forward to, it will not keep focusing on what is wrong. Switch your focus to what you want and not what you don't want.
Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and amazing friends. I am grateful you could check out my blog today. Today is a wonderful and I am very grateful that you are here.
Today, I want to talk about why your prayers are not being answered. I have struggled for years but nothing happened. I tried so hard to break out of a negative pattern but received constant frustrations and rejections. I prayed, church hopped and sowed seeds but nothing happened. I was more frustrated because nothing changed. There were blocks that needed to be removed.
Watch this video because I went in depth with this topic there:
I was so afraid and thought that life was a constant battle and everyone I met always refered to an outside enemy and source behind my problems. When I changed me energy, everything changed in my life. I am not more aware.
Now, I can confidently share this post because I have seen a change take place that was not as a result of the things I did in the past.
Here are a few points to think about:
1. If you approach prayers with a feeling of unworthiness, you will magnify that and come away feeling drained and your prayers will not be answered.
2. If you see everyone else as the problem and keep trying to get everyone else to change but you, you will continue to suffer.
3. Stop feeling guilty. The energy of guilt is the lowest vibration and it will destroy your life. Guilt repels the things you are praying for from you. God can't answer your prayers if through your feelings you reject the very answers to your prayers. Know that you are already loved and love will find you in everything.
Good morning all. Thank you for checking out my blog today. I am so glad that you are here. Today is a beautiful day and I am very happy to share another amazing post with you. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life!
In today's blog, I want to share my tips for healing from a broken heart. My heart has been broken by people who had no right to break it and is as much as what they did was really hurtful and crushing, I knew the healing was my responsibility. Perhaps you are currently hurting and feeling ashamed and don't know what to do about it, I'm really glad you are here to get these tips.
I made a video going in depth. Check it out
1. Let Them Go! The reason why you're hurting so much is because you're still holding on to them. Release them and shift your focus. Don't replay the stories and experiences you have of them. Stop trying to rationalize the situation because all that does is make you feel worse. You did everything at the time and with all you had but it didn't change anything. Let them go!
2. Accept Yourself! You have allowed your identity and worth be based on the people or that one person for so long that now you feel like you are nothing without them. Start showing up for yourself as much as you did for the person who just broke your heart. Your worthiness didn't go away with who just broke your heart. You're still worthy of love. Start accepting yourself and know that life will get better again.
3. Get a New Goal! Get a new goal that excites you, something you look forward to each day. I know at the early stage of a breakup, you feel numb and empty but still get up and do something. Go for a walk in nature. Stare at the sky in wonder. Do something that will help you feel again and whatever you do, don't project yourself on others. Spend time with yourself and love yourself in it.
Good morning, wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Thank you for checking out my blog today. I am super happy to be blogging today. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a wonderful day. Thank you for being here.
I just wanted to remind someone out there today feeling depressed, empty, unloved, disappointed, crushed and gloom that EVERYTHING will be okay. You are going to be okay. God will NEVER forsake you. I am using this blog as a reminder and an encouragement to you. Your situation may seem impossible but NOTHING is impossible with God. Now I want to let you know that God is with you and for you. Even right now, everything is turning in your favor. Lift up your head and see the light. Get up and get moving. Shakeoff that kink and heaviness. Know that God is for you and with you right now. You are going to be okay because He who watches over Israel neither sleeps nor slumbers Psalm 121 vs 4.
God is changing everything right now and that's why you're reading this. God wanted me to remind you that your season of darkness and uncertainty is over. You better start jumping and dancing. It's a dawn of your new day my friend. Everything that happened to break you, God is about to use for His glory. You're coming out of the darkness into the light and Jesus is right there with you. The Angels of God are nudging and encouraging you right now. Get ready, get up and get moving. Your day has come. Your time has come and this is the moment you have been waiting for. God has got you, my friend.
Good evening wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. Hope you all have had an amazing day and didnt let anyone or thing steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life! Today has been an amazing day. Thank you for checking out my blog today.
Have you ever wanted to do something you needed to do and have had the most difficult time getting started? Have you ever been so uninspired to move when you know you're supposed to move but somehow felt stuck? This blog is for you. If you have ever been so afraid to step into the kitchen because you're scared of the load of dishes waiting to be handwashed or afraid of the prepping before dinner or breakfast, this blog is for you and I totally get it.
I have found myself many a time feeling overwhelmed before I make breakfast or dinner for my family and it's made me wonder how it is that I who am always ready to make a meal for my family, would feel so scared before I step into the kitchen. because of the dishes that need washing or the prepping that needs to be done? Then I realized that as long as I kept thinking about all that I needed to do before the cooking itself started, I would be overwhelmed like most people. It is a known fact that most people don't like the prepping that goes into making a meal. If I thought too long about all that I needed to do before cooking, I would never be inspired to go make the meal for my family. Here's what I have learned to do instead; just do it. I've learned to just step into the kitchen and start prepping. Instead of sulking or thinking about how tiring it would be, I just get started and I have noticed that each time I had gotten started, the process pretty much sorts itself out. In moments when I didn't think I had the strength to prepare the meals, I have often found the strength as soon as I started.
Perhaps your situation is not in the cooking or prepping but with something important you have to do. Perhaps you are thinking about starting a new career and the thought of it scares you. I want to encourage you to take the first step. Because until you do, nothing happens. I promise you that when you take the first step, you will find the strength to take the next step after that and inspiration will come to you as you move in the direction of your dream.
