10 Advantages of Being a Latina Introvert
Not everyone can be the life of our familia’s parties, or even wants to be. Unfortunately, many of the stereotypes of Latinas paint us as loud and extroverted. Some of us are shy calladitas. If you’ve ever wished you were more outgoing and naturally sociable, piénsalo. There are many advantages of being a Latina introvert. While most people consider introversion to be a...Read More
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Say goodbye to el síndrome del impostor
Do you feel like a fraud in danger of being exposed when someone praises your work? Do you think your achievements are just a matter of luck? If so, you may be experiencing Imposter syndrome. That’s the term psychologists invented in the 1970s when they were studying successful women. Now, they know that men are just as likely to be affected. In fact, an estimated 70% of adults...Read More
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Loving Your Cuerpo: Accept Your Body
Throughout life, you may feel frustrated or maybe even upset by how you feel about your body. Perhaps you don’t have those curves you want. Maybe you always wanted to be tall but you’re chaparrita. You might want a thin body but you’ve got a thicker, more muscular frame. What can you do to accept your body just the way it is? How can you love and accept your cuerpo? These tips can help you...Read More
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Celebrating Las Posadas
We are at the end of semester at St. Mary’s Academy in Inglewood, California, where I am a theology teacher and Director of Campus Ministry. Soon we will have two weeks of vacation, a moment to reflect on the blessings of the fall semester. I know I am not alone in feeling that the interim between Thanksgiving and Christmas es lo peor! There is always a to-do list, papers that need grading,...Read More
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How to Meditate – 3 Simple Strategies
Meditation can bring a variety of benefits to your life. You can use it to gain more energy, focus your mind, relax your body, attain peace, rejuvenate your spirit. However, meditation is primarily a way to rest and relax your mente. Meditation allows your mind to go into a deeper, more relaxed state where you’re more aware of your body and surroundings. There are various methods of...Read More
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What is Advent and how to celebrarlo?
Advent is probably my favorite time within the Christian liturgical (church) year. The liturgical calendar consists of various seasons in which we celebrate special feast days. Advent marks the new year for many Christian communities and it begins today- ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! The word Advent is derived from the Latin word advenire which means to arrive at or come to and encompasses the four...Read More
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