Hiya Lovelies. I most certainly hope that you are doing well and are happy. I have been going over my blog and contemplating my whole rationale for creating Franchys Daily Wellness Journal. The truth is, I have not been feeling well for quite some time. I wanted each of us to hold one another accountable. If our own wellness is not too promising, I want us to share our stories and get the support we all deserve. Our happiness is necessary to live a healthy, fulfilling life. “Happiness is a positive emotional state linked to numerous well-being benefits, including a stronger immune system, reduced stress, improved cardiovascular health, and increased mental resilience.”

Are you happy is a question I feel we should ask ourselves from time to time. Many of us are just barely getting by, going through life, not really living. We get up, brush our teeth, wash our faces, and head directly into the shower. Then our perfectly imperfect ritual for the day begins. Then, just as suddenly as it started, it has ended, and it is now bedtime. Far too many of us have lost our passion for living and are not happy. We don’t take the time to do the things we genuinely enjoy doing. With work and family responsibilities, many of us don’t have the time. So often, our wellness and mental well-being are at the very bottom of the to-do list. When it really should be our priority. Lovelies, no matter how busy you get, try to make time for yourself, even if it is for a little while. Do something that makes you happy and smile. Life is too short not to truly madly deeply. Tomorrow is never promised, so the present time is always the best time. I genuinely hope my articles are bringing some pleasure back into your lives and that you are on your way to your happily-ever-after. I really love you all and wish you the best. Be well, and I will see you all next time. Bye for now.

Good day, Lovelies. How are you all doing today? In today’s search for perfection, plastic surgery is becoming more prevalent. I remember seeing a beautiful woman about to get some work done, unaware of her own beauty. She was suffering from Body Dysmorphia Disorder. Luckily, she was being seen by a good plastic surgeon who told her that she was beautiful just the way she was and sent her off to get some therapy instead. As he knew for sure that she was suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).”BDD (Body Dysmorphia Disorder) can seriously affect your daily life, including your work, social life, and relationships. BDD (Body Dysmorphia Disorder) can also lead to depression, self-harm, and even thoughts of suicide.”

Lovelies in my line of work, your looks are everything. You are constantly putting yourself in situations where others judge you. However, it is not just with modeling. Our society’s ideal beauty standards continually bombard us. For instance, open your Facebook, and you will see beautiful people seemingly living their best life ever. It’s no wonder people aren’t happy with how they look. There is always something too small or too big to nate pick about, which is why Body Dysmorphic Disorder is becoming more common. For me, it is my insecurity about my big belly. Even now, as I’m getting a little of my old weight back, I feel my familiar feeling of anxiety slowly creeping over me. I feel that I’m not beautiful and sexy enough. Made worse by constantly comparing myself to other women. I want all of us to be well, Lovelies. Be happy with the body that we were born with. Having a pessimistic view of our perfectly imperfect bodies can leave us with an unhappiness that seems never-ending, like an unfortunate ride on the merry-go-round of broken dreams. Such is the perfectly imperfect life of living with Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Body Dysmorphic Disorder can leave you feeling like you are not worth it, that you are not enough, and are incomplete, which may make you feel like you don’t want to be here anymore. Sweet Lovelies, do you know sometimes we tell ourselves the most significant lies? We can be our own very worst enemies. Holding ourselves back from living our dreams. As you are unable to see your true self and realize your true potential. You deserve great things, my friends. Your potential is vast and unending. I genuinely mean that. Take care of yourself. Take it one day at a time. Have a great day and be well. I love you.

Hiya there, Lovelies. I do hope that you are doing amazing and are happy. Happiness is a choice. Likewise, having a negative mindset is a decision that we make that can impact our perfectly imperfect lives forevermore. Furthermore, a negative attitude can have disastrous effects on your well-being. “A negative mindset can harm your wellbeing by negatively impacting mental health through increased anxiety and depression, and physical health by causing chronic stress, which can lead to issues like high blood pressure and a weakened immune system.” People like to say think positively and be happy. However, is it really that simple?

Lovelies, I’m going to be frank. I’m always authentic with you all, and I promise that will never change. I genuinely believe my life experiences can truly help you all. Sure, it is a bit risky pouring my heart out to you all. However, it is essential to remember that whatever comes from the heart will always lead you right to your happily ever after. For me, my path to my happily ever after has been incredibly steep due to my negative mindset. It’s like a domino effect, seriously. One bad thought leads to another bad thought, which inevitably leads to another bad thought, so on and so forth. Then comes the stress and excessive worrying. Which, in turn, affects my well-being and happiness. Many of us take our happiness and well-being for granted. We think, what is one little negative thought going to do? The answer is that one negative thought can mean the difference between living your dream and just dreaming your life. Lovelies, you will become what you think about. If all you have are negative thoughts, then nothing positive will happen. Yes, it is really that simple. Sort out your negative thoughts and live a happier, fulfilling life. Choose to be the best version of yourself and live each day as if it were your last. Lovelies, I’m currently trying to change my negative thoughts. So that I can be successful and help many people. We are a family here, truly. Never hesitate to share what is on your mind. I really do care. Have a lovely rest of your day or night wherever you are in the world. I love you and want you to be well. Take care, see you next time. Bye.

Good day, Lovelies. I hope your day is going well thus far. My day is going okay, just trying to make the most of my perfectly imperfect day. Similarly, many people are trying to make the most of their living situations. As rent continues to rise, many families are experiencing housing insecurity. With some fearing becoming homeless. “Homelessness severely impacts wellbeing through both physical and mental health issues, including increased risks for chronic illnesses, infectious diseases, mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, and substance use disorders.” It is no wonder it is one of the world’s most significant problems.

“Yes, homelessness is considered one of the biggest problems in the world, as it affects hundreds of millions of people, is a violation of human rights, and is linked to severe health and social costs.” I wanted to share that quote to show how big a problem homelessness is. For instance, there are stories of people working a full-time job and still not able to afford housing. They work long hours and come home to their tent. I don’t know about you, Lovelies, but I don’t just like to complain and not do my part. One day, when my situation gets better, I want to do whatever I can to help others who are currently facing homelessness. We all deserve a roof over our heads and a permanent place to put our things—a sanctuary to call home and lay our heads at night. I’m not yet sure how I’ll go about helping with homelessness. I’m just going to follow my heart and take it one step at a time. If we all do our parts, I’m confident we can accomplish a lot of great things. Lovelies, you can do your part by simply offering a kind smile and not judging. Sometimes, just showing someone you care can go a long way. I truly, madly, deeply care about you all and want the very best for you all. Take care of yourself. I love you. I will see you all next time.

Hello there, Lovelies. I really hope things are looking up for you and you are having a frantastic day. Today I wanted to talk about a universal issue. Which is homelessness. Yes, I mentioned before I live in New York, one of the most expensive places to live in the world. Here, the cost of apartments at a minimum can be $2,000 per month. That is just to have a roof above your head. How about you? How has homelessness affected you in your home country? “Homelessness severely impacts well-being, leading to a cycle where poor health can lead to homelessness and homelessness worsens health through factors like lack of access to care, stress, and unsanitary conditions.”

Yes, Lovelies, I have a gorgeous heart, and I’m incredibly humble. I never think I’m above and better than anyone. Similarly, when it came to homelessness, I always thought it could happen to me. I will be on the trains or just walking down the streets, and I see a lot of people just looking at the homeless people with disgust. I really didn’t comprehend that seriously. As I know, life can change in one instant. Many of us are living paycheck to paycheck, just one check away from being homeless. Ya, life happens, and we are left to deal with the consequences. Never judge anyone, as you never know what they are going through. Sometimes I see someone talking to themselves, yelling, and screaming. That person could have, at one point, been working on Wall Street, making thousands of dollars per year. Likewise, you could have been lucky enough to win the lottery, only to lose everything within a few years. Lovelies, homelessness doesn’t discriminate; it can happen to anyone. Lovelies, this topic is near and dear to my heart. I will continue tomorrow. I want to send you a nice, lovely virtual hug if you are experiencing hard times. Remember, this too shall pass. Enjoy the rest of your day or night. I will see you next time, ya. Bye, take care of yourself with sweet love.

Hiya Lovelies. How are you all doing today? I hope everything is just fine and dandy for you. Today I’ve been thinking about the many choices I have made throughout my perfectly imperfect life. Some choices that definitely impacted my well-being. “Making choices impacts wellbeing by shaping your emotional state, sense of control, and future. ” Lovelies, sometimes all it takes is just making one crucial decision that can change the whole trajectory of your happily ever after forevermore.

Sweet Lovelies, I’m currently walking a turbulent path to my happily ever after. I’m presently trying to unlearn many harmful, self-destructive coping mechanisms. I have been doing a lot of self-realization. A lot of things that I thought were the truth have been nothing but lies that I have been subconsciously doing to myself. For instance, constantly putting myself down and telling myself I wasn’t worth it. Lovelies, sometimes we are the hardest on the person that we should have been loving the most. Give yourself some grace and allow for growth by learning from your perfectly imperfect mistakes. It is important to remember that no one is perfect and has all the right answers. This blog is all about sharing different things that I’m currently growing and learning from. That I believe will be helpful to you and help you live a more fulfilling life. Time is just flying, Lovelies. It is almost the end of the year. Make every moment count. Stop putting off your happiness. I love you all. Be well. Be happy now and forevermore. Take care of yourself. Bye for now.

Hello Lovelies, good morning, good afternoon, or good evening wherever you are in the world. As you guys may know, I’m very authentic with you all. Yes, I’m a mixed black girl, and I’m very different. I always try to be honest and speak straight from the heart. I see the world totally differently. I have no hate in my heart, just pure love and understanding. As I always say, my eyes are blue. However, my differences have not always been so easily understood. I know it has at times interfered with my well-being. “Differences can impact wellbeing both positively and negatively; embracing them through communication and understanding can strengthen relationships and boost wellbeing, while unresolved conflict can cause stress and harm mental health.”

I remember a post I wrote a bit back on my other website. It says I’m black, but I’m not actually black. Nothing could have been truer. Growing up, I always felt very different, like an outsider of sorts. As a little girl, I knew that I was not like other little girls or boys. There was just something very different and loving about me. For so long I didn’t want to be different I just wanted to fit in. I didn’t want to be so different that some people would be surprised and unsure how to respond. As I got older, I learned to truly, madly, deeply appreciate my differences and realized that I was wonderfully beautiful. I know as a teen, you want to fit in and have a lot of friends who validate you. Even as an adult, you want to be loved and accepted. No one wants to be the odd one out. The one who has to stand alone. As that can feel very lonely and uncomfortable. I wanted to write this post to support you and let you know that it is okay to be different. Our differences are what make the world go around and create a wide range of businesses and opportunities. So be different, be you. Accept your perfect imperfections and observe how beautiful your world becomes. I love you all. Have a great day or night wherever you are. Be safe and be well. Bye for now.

Wow, Lovelies, it is true that I have been blogging since 2013 and working online even before then. If I had let my fear overtake my sweet dreams, I would not be where I am today. What are some of your fears, Lovelies? “Fear is a natural survival response that triggers the “fight or flight” response, but chronic or excessive fear can negatively impact wellbeing by causing physical and mental health issues.” It is healthy to have fears every now and again. Like experiencing stage fright whenever you have to present your project in front of the class. But what do you do when your fear is keeping you from your happily ever after?

Lovelies, I can think of plenty of times when I let my fear get in my way. My most recent fear was cutting my long hair. I was afraid of how it would look and what people would think. I’m so happy to have overcome my fear and finally cut my hair off. It is growing back, thankfully, and looks a lot healthier. I have touched on fear a lot throughout my blog posts—the ultimate dream killer. However, fears are not only detrimental to your dreams but also really destructive to your health. It can rob you of your peace and cause you many physical discomforts, like chest pain. It is important to note that fear, in moderation, can help you avoid harm and sometimes keep you from making a really bad decision. Contrastingly, too much fear can give you medical problems and keep you from living your best life ever. Lovelies, it is all about taking everything one step at a time, reducing stress and excessive worrying. Which I myself am currently working on right along with you. I love you all, be safe, and take care of yourself, Lovelies. Have a good one.

Hello Lovelies, hope you are doing awesomely amazing today. I remember my reasoning for starting this frantastic blog: to learn self-love and compassion for myself. I knew there were others on the same journey, and I wanted to share my story as an inspiration.”Self-love is essential for well-being, acting as a foundation for mental and physical health by increasing self-esteem, resilience, and emotional balance.” As I get older and my perfectly imperfect body undergoes so many changes, practicing self-love becomes so essential. As beauty standards become steeper, practicing self-love is your lifeline to a happier, more fulfilling life.

Yes, Lovelies, we all want to be happy, living our best lives ever. That all begins with loving the person you see in the mirror smiling back at you, loving your flaws and all your perfect imperfections. I know our beauty standards are wildly different as we come from all over the world. Some of us have straight hair. At the same time, others like me have curly hair. Moreover, blue and green eyes may decorate your pretty face. We are all beautiful, truly. Knowing we are beautiful and perfectly imperfect can help with our well-being. Furthermore, practicing self-love daily can help us cope with the most challenging situations. For instance, I’m currently going through a difficult time. By trying to be more understanding and not beating myself up all the time, I’m just practicing self-love. It is really helping to improve my overall well-being. Lovelies, I want to be happy. I want to be at peace. Don’t you all want the same thing? I wish you all the best, Lovelies. After all, you are worth it. If there is anything you would like to add, please share your sweet thoughts below. I bid you all farewell. So you all next time. Bye, take care of yourself.

Hey there, Lovelies. How are you all doing? I hope all is going well for you and you have found some peace. As I get older, the need for a peaceful mind becomes more important. In life, so much is going on, and it can be challenging to find time to create some peace for yourself. “Peace and your well-being are deeply interconnected, as cultivating inner peace leads to improved mental, emotional, and physical health.” For example, you could be experiencing a difficult time in your life, but you find some peace through meditation, and that significantly helps you deal with your hardship.

I’m currently dealing with some hardships and am trying to make peace with my perfect imperfections—things like accepting that making mistakes is part of living and learning. Not letting painful memories overtake your happiness. Being able to close your eyes and have a restful, peaceful sleep. Your peace is priceless. It deserves to be protected and cared for unconditionally. Steer clear of acquaintances that rob you of your peace. If they don’t love and support you, then they don’t deserve to be part of your life. Lovelies, you deserve all the happiness in the world. Know that and never settle for less. I genuinely love you all and want the best for you all. I encourage you to make peace and head to your happily ever after. Have a blessed day or night wherever you are. Bye for now with sweet love.