Best Lessons of 2020 ⭐

I love December!

For me, it's a time for self-reflection, express gratitude and to recap the summary of events as we countdown to the new year...

2020 has been a roller coaster ride and an overwhelming year for everyone. Many uncertainties, drastic changes, restrictions, new routines and we find ourselves moving in a slow motion...It's an extraordinary year for the generation, a year we will never forget! 

Life isn't the same today, but let us stay strong and be positive always! Though the battle is not over yet, but give yourself a pad on the shoulder that we have made it this far and we will continue our best efforts to keep our family, loved ones and our community safe. 

Despite all the challenges this year, there are many important lessons learned. Every crisis teaches us something new and the value of life. (*At least for me) 

2020 has taught me...

1. Health Is The Greatest Wealth! 

An outbreak can strike anytime without warning. A virus can be fatal and impose global health risks. No matter how wealthy you are, money can't buy health. Staying healthy and practice good hygiene is so important. 

2. Never Take Anything For Granted. 

Life is precious and fragile. We watched many heartbreaking news, misfortune events and losses during this pandemic...Cherish your life and count your blessings. Spend quality time with your family/kids and create happy memories. Show love, affections and appreciation. Family time is priceless. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

3. Nothing Is Permanent. 

I believe all problems have a solution. The storm shall pass and the sun will rise again!"When it rains, look for rainbows and when it's dark, look for stars..." 

4. Value Friendships.

Friends come and go but the true ones stay! Difficult times reveal the truth of friendships. It's not the quantity of friends you have, it's the quality that matters. Real friends are hard to come by. Don't lose them. 

5. Know Your Strength.

Human beings are capable to adapt changes. The initial stage is always a struggle but gradually, we will adjust to the new normal. Changes is part of life.

6. Slow Down and Breathe.

The outbreak has 'forced' us to slow down and plans are put on hold. It might not be a bad thing to take a break and make time for yourself, to recharge & re-evaluate your priorities/goals. The road is long and life is not a race.

7. Be Who You Are.

We don't need to impress anyone...and we can't please the world. Be yourself, stop competing with everyone and don't compare your life to others. There will always be someone smarter, stronger, richer and better. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. Just do your best! The Sun and the Moon shines when it's their time.

8. Create Opportunities. 

No one is too young or too old to learn anything. Stepping out of the comfort zone can bring new opportunities and explore new talents. The outbreak may restrict our movements but it doesn't stop us from learning. Don't wait for the 'perfect' time, the truth is you will never feel 100% ready, so just go for it!

9. It's OK To Make Mistakes. 

We all make mistakes sometimes. No one is perfect, don't judge or beat yourself up. Every setback is another lesson. Learn from it and move on.

10. Be Flexible & Go With The Flow. 

Many plans are cancelled or postponed due to the pandemic, I know it's disappointing when we can't travel this year but you don't always have to travel overseas to have fun and be happy. A staycay or an outing can be entertaining and exciting too. The Disney trip can wait...

In life, we can't always control the situations the way we want it, but we can learn to be resilient, accept changes, control our thoughts and focus on the positive side of every situation. Sometimes we have to motivate ourselves when no one else will. Tough times make us stronger and wiser, we will gain more knowledge, have better visions, and a broader prospective at the end of the day. 

Remember that...Tough Situations Build Strong People!

The Spirit Of Christmas...

It's Christmas time again. A joyful season of hope, giving and sharing. I take this opportunity to do a shout-out to my dear friends who are always there for me, I truly appreciate your time, comfort and sensible advice, (You know who you are! 😘) 

I would like to thank my wonderful readers/followers for the support over the years and not forgetting the working partners for the collaborations & sponsorships this year on my blog & social media.(Insta :@mommywarrior77)  Much love and a big thanks to everyone! ❤

The Mommywarrior77 Blog©️ will continue to share heart-felt thoughts, life experience and positive contents to inspire and motivate...and that is what my blog is all about.😉

Here's wishing everyone a blessed Christmas season filled with love, peace, happiness and a fabulous year ahead. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄🥳🥂

 

Psst...a gentle reminder : 

As we celebrate Phrase3 during this festive holiday, do remember to carry these 'accessories' when you are out. Stay safe and have a great time. Cheers! 🥳

What have you learned in 2020? Share with me and comment below.😉

We Are Beautiful! 🌟

Someone asked, "What Is Your Definition Of Beauty?" Ah, good question! 

In my early teens, I used to think that beauty means being slim, tall, having a nice body, good complexion, beautiful hair, good looks, etc... like the supermodels you find on fashion magazines & posters. Without a doubt, these women are gorgeous, stylish and I've always admired those fashion models doing the runway, dressed in cool designer outfits...Wow! they rock the stage, how glamorous! 

But as I mature into my adulthood, interacting with different people in life have broadened my perspective about beauty today... 

We all heard stories about young girls starving themselves, bulimia, crash dieting, skipping meals, doing many crazy stuff..just to be as slim like the models, because the society still view a slim body as beautiful and unfortunately... some people died while trying to lose weight! While it is not wrong to achieve your goals to be beautiful and to look your best (who doesn't?) but what is beauty if you lost your health/life?


I have to confess that I am one of those girls who tried crash dieting! (once) Yeah! I was a chubby teen in school, struggling with a weight problem and I'm sick of all the nasty name callings and in order to lose weight fast, I tried a diet plan and I ate ONLY fruits for 3 days and nothing else! Did it work? Naah..forget it! I felt so weak, lethargic and got sick in the end. It was a horrible experience for me so I figured that maybe such diet just doesn't work for people like me who love food,lol but I have friends who achieved good results with some diet programs but personally, I never believe in diets, (no thanks!) but that's just me! 😉



Though I may not be a Size 2 or have that perfect figure but I have lost some weight over the years. I am more active now and I feel energetic! I got many compliments from friends and even strangers too, and it definitely made me feel more confident about myself and I am happy the way I am today! Well, I think as long as you take some efforts to groom yourself, you can still look hot, cool and feel great even when you don't have the perfect body! 


It makes me really sad whenever I hear stories about girls starving themselves, who think they are fat & ugly because their boyfriends/partners think they need to lose weight. No offense and no hard feelings ok, but honestly, I would dump those guys! 😝


Look! If the dude only cares about your looks and your body, he's not a keeper! C'mon, who needs someone to keep reminding that you are imperfect and making you feel ugly! 


While being confident and happy about yourself, it doesn't mean you should eat whatever you like and gaining more weight? No! That's not the point! Excessive eating and obesity are definitely NOT encouraged for good health reasons but having some curves doesn't make you ugly! My point is, no one should be shamed for their body size. 


I strongly believe in self-love, self-care, living a healthy lifestyle and most importantly, do not compare yourself with anyone because I think everyone is unique and beautiful in their own ways. It took me a while to understand that true beauty isn't only about your body shapes and your appearance, etc.. Indeed, there are beauty inside and out! 


Perfection is a myth, so learn to love yourself, be who you are and appreciate the beauty you possess! We should focus on living healthy and keeping fit instead of trying to fit into a pair of skinny jeans or that mini-skirt but make you feel miserable, unhappy and hungry all day! Beauty isn't about how much you weigh or what you wear! Live for yourself and not what others want you to be! 

I agree that looks are important for most people, having good looks does score points in the society. However, sometimes, we may set our expectations too high and keep focusing on our flaws instead of the strength and the beauty that we have. 

Check out the videos below and I think all women/everyone should watch this... 

Beauty to me is being comfortable and confident for who you are! Happy girls are the prettiest and kind people are the most beautiful! For me, "There are no real ugly people in the world, only ugly personalities" ~ Mandy Law

There is beauty in everyone, don't let society define you that you forgot about your own beauty and style! 

Keep in mind that you are beautiful, you are unique, you are enough! 😎

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