Zahara

  Happy New Year! It's the beginning of a new year and as usual, I like to set goals for myself at the top of the new year and actively work to achieve them throughout the year. This year two goals that I would like to focus on are my health and self-discovery. There's a saying, "Health is Wealth." And I personally subscribe to this statement because if you don't take care of your health, it'll negatively impact you physically, mentally, and spiritually. In the past, there were times when I didn't take care of myself as I should have, and as a result, I experienced firsthand the consequences of not doing so. Therefore, I strive to do my best to take care of myself and practice self-care, so that I can stay happy and healthy. The other goal that I have for myself is related to self-discovery. Even as an adult, I'm still learning new things about myself, and I'm trying to come to terms with certain things regarding myself. Whether it's my persona...

  For the past two years, I've been doing some much-needed soul searching and reflection on my life journey. Naturally, with the knowledge I know now as an adult; I pondered what advice I'd bestow upon my younger self if I could go back in time and it would be the following: Health & Wellness Taking care of your health and wellness needs to be a priority because if you're not well and healthy, you'll greatly limit your activity and stop yourself from accomplishing your dreams or goals. For starters, you need to maintain a healthy diet by first adhering to a strictly vegetarian diet before transitioning fully to a vegan or plant-based diet full-time. You are what you eat after all and nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining health, wellness, and a healthy lifestyle. Career & Education As early as middle school or as late as high school nail down your passion or passions. What would you like to pursue as a career? Create a roadmap on how you plan to get there....