Riah Red

Asking for Something!?

When it comes to asking for help we have loadsssss of reservations.
We get to thinking:
Will that person tell people I asked them something?
Will that person even help?
Will I owe them?

We think about all these and more and all we need to do is to place our pride aside and simply take that leap of faith and just ask. Listen, nobody is going to bite or beat you, you are grown!
The most you will hear is yes or no! And that's the person's right to give you these answers.

It is truly easier said than done but it really is a hurdle we need to cross to becoming our better selves.

With that said let me ask you...

I'm offering self-care advice, I know lol, but if I was to ask for your help for something, would you help me?

If you would, click the link below and bless me 🤭🥰
Birthday wishlist - Amazon Gift List - https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1DXTRDLCFHRVY

Top of the morning dear Self-Care Enthusiasts,

So yesterday I had this set the mood for the work week type of presentation with my coworkers/ team, and of course I focused mine on self-care. That in itself put me in such a pleasant mood especially because the team was so receptive of the information.

Sooooooo I went ahead and lowered the price of my journal...yayyyyy 🎊✨️.... it is now $10USD on amazon. That price is only for the rest of October so go grab yourself a copy! Click the link below and happy shopping!

https://a.co/d/76MWPSJ

I've experimented a lot on myself, literally from my hair to my toes. Experimented with my heart, mind and soul.
So I know me, I know what I like, what I want, what I need, what I deserve, what makes me happy and what makes me feel free. It may take me a moment to process something or an emotion or an experience because it's all still a learning process, but I know me!

I say all this to beg you now to know you, learn you. It's so crazy that we spend YEARSSSSS learning about our partners and friends and family members but when it comes to ourselves, all of a sudden we think it's selfish. I'm going to let you know now that it's not selfish, I'd rather call it selfly (pronunciation: self-lee) lol.

For me, knowing how I want to be treated, things I know I want done for me and ways I would love to be supported, is what helps me to do the same for others.
Now I'm not perfect in no way shape or form, , however I do my very best to show up for me so I can show up for you!

Support: What does that look like to you?

So, I got a puppy because I thought to myself I want that love and support only a dog can give me especially when I'm at my worst.

I don't know, but I saw so many videos right, of how the dogs love on their owners especially when they are sick. So I thought ok why not?!

I know the responsibilities that come with it, I did try once before to own puppies and that didn't go well but this time I thought ok I'm better prepared.

I am better prepared indeed but I didn't realize that I would've had to give her support before she can support me.

Ever expected support from someone and realized that you have to understand and support them before they can do the same for you? It's not selfish of them it's just a mental thing sometimes.

We all go through things both in silent and publicly and that's why we have to make a conscious decision to be kind to both ourselves and others.

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Aye, you!
Yes, you babe, take 5 minutes to breathe, the email you have to send, the clothes you need to wash, whatever the task you need to do..... IT. CAN. WAIT.

YOU DESERVE A 5 MINUTE BREATH! TAKE IT!

Sometimes you have to slow down before you can speed up, and that's perfectly fine.

Ok, you're good, you've got this, let's get back to our regular schedule for the day.

Have an awesome Thursday and remember it's Friday tomorrow 😀

My Purpose!

I Can't believe I'm talking about this!

Last year from about September 2022 to February 2023 I went through a heavy growth phase. Before I grew I was buried deep in depression and anxiety. I had to develop small routines that would've helped me go about my daily life. When I say small I mean small. Anything heavy I tried to think about was super overwhelming.

From that experience it hit me that I am always saying "I just want to help people" so maybe this is it! This is what I had to go through, to truly understand it in order to help others.

That's why I created this book 'My Personal Self-Care Journal Guide' as it was these steps I followed to help me with small tasks which eventually helped with bigger tasks.

Sidenote: planning my own birthday celebration has become overwhelming, I can't do it lol but I can surely go all out planning yours...crazy.

Is there a small big task that overwhelms you?
Do you have anything that helps with getting through it?

My book is available on Amazon, I will link it on the page.

My Personal Self-Care Journal Guide: Simple book to help you focus on taking care of you.

My Personal Self-Care Journal Guide: Simple book to help you focus on taking care of you. I have neglected myself because I always feel like self-care needs to be so grand when in reality it doesn't have to be. It really should be simple, and it should mainly include you! What do YOU want to do? What makes YOU feel FREE? What relaxes you when you feel that anxiety/panic attack coming ...

Allow me to introduce myself:

Dear Self-Care Enthusiast/ Overwhelmed but beautiful Being,

I am Mariah aka Riah, a passionate individual who loves helping people. I hold a certificate in Customer Service Skills and Health and Social Care among others and I am currently working on my certificate in Psychotherapy and Counselling.

When I found out what my purpose was it made sense to me but I was not ready to step into it . However, I am here now, I am ready and I am at your service.

I would love to get to know you and understand your needs in order to provide the guidance and information you need in order to build a functioning routine to have productive days.

Are you ready to accept assistance in making changes in your life?