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I repeat online community in almost every episode but I don’t think I have chatted to you guys about what it really means. In today’s episode, we talking about what online community means on social media, how being your authentic self is important to build your online community and why is online community important for you to inspire and influence others with a purpose.
Valentine’s day. The one day that everyone runs around getting flowers for their loved one because of the social pressures to do so, create a cute picture for the day of love and do a cute romantic gesture. But shouldn’t that be done every day of the year? On today’s episode of BlogIt with Shika Chica, we are going to talk about how to love your self 365 days a year both personally and social media wise. Decided to do an extra episode because yes you guessed it, it is Valentine’s day and I want to educate people on what Valentines Day should really remind us of.
Wanting to start a blog but scared it’s not going to be what people want to read? Want to start being an Influencer on Instagram but afraid of what family and friends will think? We are kicking all those excuses out the door in today’s episode of BlogIt with Shika Chica where myself and marketing boss babe Andy Rivera talk about how to overcome fear and just do it.
After losing everything during the Puerto Rico hurricane in 2017, she was left with no choice but to leave the country and go to the city of dreams, New York. She now owns a marketing company coaching business owners and online personals as they take the leap to their dreams and success. It’s time to sip some tea on this one chicas!
Hola!
My name is Andy and I am a latina who likes to break the rules, ignite her passions, and empower others to do the same. As a Marketing Manager turned Online Business Coach, I teach people how to create opportunity and transform their lives by leveraging the power of Social Media.
Have a small knit community online and dream of making a clothing line and sharing it with your audience. Today we have our first guest on the shows, Maria Leucia ( @the_pinkbrunette) , fashion and lifestyle blogger, influencer and Youtuber talking about how she was able to launch an amazing holiday in 2018 and what the process looked it. So grab your tea and let’s start chatting!
What if Instagram disappeared tomorrow what would you do? Monday, January 28th’ 2019 Instagram’s servers crashed and many people went into a panic wondering what happened. Now the real question is, does that thought scare you? Today on BlogIt with Shika Chica we are going to talk about how to ensure your brand does not get demolished after all the work you have done to create a community on Instagram and how to own your tribe.
When people think of meditation they think of sitting in silence with their eyes closed and no sound. Meditation to me is relaxing consciously and subconsciously and being aware of your body and your mind. This can be done by sitting down doing nothing, listening to great music while drawing, spending time with family and friends and talking about how you are or dancing your heart ours.
My ways of meditation are laughing, dancing to Latin music, sitting in silence and being aware of my breathing to reduce my anxiety and have a time unplugged from social media. So ask your self what is your way of meditation?
Now you know your way of meditation, time to ad the action of traveling. One of the many reasons I love traveling beside meeting people from all over the world is the temporary detachment from reality, familiar environment, and people. People feel uncomfortable and most cannot take the change. However, I see it as an opportunity to reflect on yourself, grow, learn and feel uncomfortable.
With so many amazing exciting things such as a huge project launch, changing my career over the past 4 months from a part-time interest into my career, traveling from home 1-2 weeks of the month and working from home, it has been an overwhelming change that I didn’t notice until I decided to leave Canada for a month to be with family In St. Lucia I reflect, work on my projects, enjoy the sun and nature. I have cried, I have had anxiety attacks, I have felt depressed, I have laughed, I have smiled, I have exercised, I have worked, I have eaten amazing home cook meals and I have enjoyed the outdoors including sunsets. After all that, one heals, grow and becomes more grounded in them self.
Every time I travel I learn about the country, culture and myself. It is something that no one in school, work or your family can teach you but the world itself.
Traveling, my experiences and meeting so many people has allowed me to learn my way of meditation and respect the ways of meditation for others.
I wanted to share this with you guys hoping that you are able to find a type of meditation that feels like home for you and use it to keep you sane, inspired, collected, growing and be you. I would love to hear what your ways of meditation are and if there is one that is your favorite lately.
We all do it and if you are reading this say you don’t you are most likely lying. It is natural for us to doubt ourselves especially in situations that we are not used too, however it is better to be aware of it and push through the inner fears that we may have towards limitation in our life ( whether they are mental or/and physical).
So here are some tips on how you can work towards the best version of yourself while overcoming those limitations:
One of the hardest and sometimes neglected ingredients to ensuring you do not limit yourself isbalance. Ever felt like everything is falling apart in your life and you are continuously rolling down a hill hoping for it to stop? Yes? Well, it’s normal. Why it happens you ask? Lack of balance. Without the mental balance of ensuring that you allow your brain to have 30minutes to an hour a day to clear your mind (ex: meditation, listening to your favorite tunes, coloring in those cute adult coloring books) you allow external stresses and thought to continuously occupy your mind. Also making sure you have physical balance in your life such as going for a walk, hitting the gym, yoga or doing an activity you have never done before like paint night. Sometimes the reason why you are rolling down that hill is simply because you are letting yourself get lost in what is around rather then focusing on what is within you.
No one likes change. Humans love being in a routine. Though without change you can not grow. It is uncomfortable, sometimes seems impossible and sometimes can be a risk. Though when you do decide to change for the best, it is the most self-fulfilling and liberating experience anyone can do. Find something in your life that you feel you are not benefiting from or is stagnant and change it. Usually making a change can be the best decision you have ever made. Remember, to FAIL means the first attempt in learning and during change you must be prepared to learn alot of things before coming to a solution.
Life is a continuous game of poker. Sometimes you will win and sometimes you will lose. Funny enough you win more than you lose when you decide to go with your gut and put everything on the line. In other words, take a risk. By everything being on the line, I don’t mean quit your job and decide to join the circus. By everything being on the line I mean use the tools you have currently, regardless if you are in a bad or good situation ( no bad situations just better ones), and take a risk that will let you grow. A great example is going into a profession such as singing which is a ‘make it or break’ it industry. Use the tools you have and make your play by play plan and do it. The last step is the most important, JUST DO IT (great line Nike). It is one thing to plan and it’s another thing to actually put those plans into action. Again, remember, to fail means first attempt in learning and while taking a risk get prepared to fall a few times and get back up again.
The first 20 minutes of your morning determines your mood, energy, optimism and efficiency for the day. An individual’s most impressional time is the first minutes in the morning that you wake up. Instead of looking at your Instagram why not switch it to a 5-minute journal, motivational TedTalk or 10-minute meditation session. Use the first minutes of your day to prepare yourself for any limitations that can come your way (then you can check that Instagram feed). Down bellow is one of the most inspirational individuals that has motivated me to take steps forward in my life, Tony Robbins. Why not start your day with some uplifting words of wisdom and watch this amazing Ted Talk.
Those are my main pointers to limiting yourself. What are yours? Let me know I would love to learn and try your tactics too.