Life as a perfectionist is one of the toughest obstacles one can deal with. Perfection is something unattainable, yet many of us hope to have one day. It's a battle with a monster inside you wish could vanish, but comes back in the darkest of nights. Maybe not everyone has this struggle. I do, especially with myself. The road gets very lonely and is why I complied a list of thoughts that cross my mind during these moments. This is the first post for my new blog series, "My Confessions."

Let me start off by saying I have been called every negative name in the book by naysayers and told all the ways I wasn't good enough for basically anything/everything. When you feel so passionate about something then there is no reason for you to doubt yourself, and if you do ask yourself why? Being able to reflect on things bothering or blocking you can be the push you need. Today I am reflecting on those very moments I didn't give up.  

There is no denying my love for self-help books. I love the feeling of improving myself and my life. It's a completely uplifting honor to know I have the power to do just that if I am willing to commit myself. I have combined my 3 favorite self-help books that have the secret formula to help you shine like the superstar you deserve to be!

Last week was the relaunch of Charm, Dignity & Victory: A LyfeStyle and here is your recap of the posts! Just click on the pictures to read a post you find interesting! Tomorrow will begin a new week of posts! 

Since I relaunched my lifestyle blog, Charm, Dignity & Victory: A Lyfestyle, I thought why not share the meaning behind it. This week I posted a handwritten note to my followers via social media...

A well known book reviewer took my world by surprise when she reviewed my #1 Best-Seller, Who I Am: Poetry! It was spread across the web in July 2016! If you haven't had the chance check out this wonderful review that made my day so joyful, please do and share if you can! I have given a direct link to her website, but this can be found on amazon and even other sites that Robin works with! If you found this review helpful make sure to press the (yes) underneath it! 

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As always, much love & thank you for all the kindness you've blessed me with!

I'm sure by now you've all said the words, "Thank you," at least more than twice in your life, but did you ever think of how powerful they are? 

Not even joking science has proven it

I started practicing gratitude every single day about 5 years ago when I hit one of my deepest low points in life. Have you heard of the book called The Secret? It's my bible. That is how much it means to me and I firmly believe it can help you all as well-even Oprah Winfrey adores this book and lives by its ways! Must I say anymore?

If you haven't I provided easy links for you to buy it either in hardcopy or kindle because I HIGHLY recommend it, plus Amazon sells it cheaper. Who doesn't love a great deal!

I have the entire series and I don't go a day without reading it-also have the apps, plus audio books.

​That is my primary focus on this blog post. I am going to share 10 ways I use The Secret in my everyday life which has made my hopes real, and it keeps giving me the life I've always dreamed of- from love, to my career and everything in-between. I also include the rest of the books and a brief summary of them.

I once asked myself a question: In a world full of artists whom have been gifted with a various amount of talent how can one simply find their place in this world? The answer was simple. By being themselves.

Hmm...how does that happen? Well, I am glad you asked. You follow the core of your heart which will share your own unique story. 

Writing is my gift from God. Where my heart and soul uses it is the place it's meant to be. Before all of this began a very powerful source once said to me: "When you get that sudden burst of inspiration don't question it, just follow."

​As you can see from my history so far I have expanded my talents to work on many projects. Some have been released while others are in the process. My growth as a person and artist happens daily because I follow that sudden burst of inspiration. For today's post I wanted to focus on 5 Powerful Reasons I Write My Own Music