Many people say I’ve been blessed with the “helping gene.”
As a child, I watched over my younger brother and sisters when my parents separated. While my Dad was at work, I kept an eye on them after school, made dinner and was the go-to sister when they needed help or a hug. At 16, I unexpectedly became a Mom myself, juggling motherhood with school and a part-time job.
I faced a lot of responsibilities at a young age. Determined not to be overwhelmed, I dug in and felt a great sense of accomplishment in being there for my siblings and my own child.
Following high school and college, I knew that counseling was the career for me; it seemed a natural fit for someone who had been there for others. In addition, several close family members had experienced mental health issues over the years, and I saw first-hand that having someone to support and guide them could help tremendously in one’s recovery. That’s something I’ve witnessed time and again throughout my career as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as the owner of Life’s Journey, a full-service mental health agency.
I decided to start this “Best Life by Benicia” blog to provide that little push to the community I see around me – women searching for peace and balance in their lives, teenagers struggling to find their way and men who want to be better men. It’s for anyone approaching a crossroads in their life or looking for encouragement and inspiration in taking the next steps on their life’s journey.
I’m excited to offer real-life solutions to the stresses we all face. Some of the topics we’ll dive into in the months ahead will include:
- The importance of living your truth
- Empowerment tools for the 21st-century woman
- Five ways to nurture your important relationships
- Creating a Zen-zone at home and at work
- Managing stress in an anxious world
- Tips for maintaining a life/work balance
- Navigating personal changes
- The liberating power of forgiveness
And so much more! Please consider following me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
What else would you like to know? I love traveling to destinations both big and small, near and far. The person I admire most is Michelle Obama. At the end of the day, I like to kick back at home, surrounded by family. And, in case you hadn’t noticed, my favorite colors are pink and black!
Life is beautiful, so let’s live it the best way that we can. Are you ready to get started?
All the best,
Benicia
I’m so excited to have come across this blog! As women in this world we juggle so many hats that it can be easy to forget to take care of self… I am absolutely guilty of this. But I see the value in the topics to come and how so many of them touch home for me i.e. creating a zen-zone at home. Something I recently noticed I had at a point, but became lost to me as my household grew. Little did I realize the importance it played as my “happy place”. Thank you for being not only a warrior woman but a woman warrior for others. I look forward to the ride of living MY BEST life.
-Thx Benicia♡
Thank you, Melissa. Your comment made my day! Stay tuned, because the topics you seek will be coming up soon. In fact, you’re the type of woman I want to reach through this blog. So, take a breath, pause and relax. There’s lots more to come!
-Benicia