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A Lesson on Self-Worth

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You’ve all heard of the so many “self-” words; self-esteem, self-love, self-care, self-compassion, self-acceptance, self-respect, self-confidence and the list goes on. Todos han escuchado las tantas palabras “auto” “propias”; autoestima, amor propio, autocuidado, autocompasión, autoaceptación, autoestima, autoconfianza y la lista continúa.

There are so many words to describe how we feel, think and act towards ourselves. They are all different concepts with unique meanings and purposes in our lives. Hay tantas palabras para describir cómo nos sentimos, pensamos y actuamos hacia nosotros mismos. Todos son conceptos diferentes con significados y propósitos únicos en nuestras vidas.

I speak a lot about self-love and self-care but I don’t recall ever mentioning self-worth and it’s basically what has helped me define who I am and what correct decisions to make in life no matter the outcomes. I’ve been faced with some difficult decisions and sometimes opportunities have come  along making it seem as life will change positively but they aren’t the correct choices. No matter the desperation, fear and anxiety of accomplishing my dreams and ambitions holding onto my self-worth has guided me through so much. Hablo mucho sobre el amor propio y el cuidado personal, pero no recuerdo haber mencionado la valía personal (valor-propio) y es básicamente lo que me ha ayudado a definir quién soy y qué decisiones correctas tomar en la vida sin importar los resultados. Me he enfrentado a algunas decisiones difíciles y, a veces, se han presentado oportunidades que parecen que la vida cambiará positivamente, pero no son las opciones correctas. No importa la desesperación, el miedo y la ansiedad de lograr mis sueños y ambiciones aferrándome a mi valor-propio me ha guiado a través de muchas cosas.

 I’ve been offered amazing opportunities but they go against my values and dignity so thats where my self-worth comes into play and I realize I don’t have to compromise who I am for an easy way towards my goals. Even in my career or other situations I’ve been underestimated and judged so many times. I have learned I don’t have to prove my worth to anyone. Self-worth is the value you have by virtue of being uniquely you. Your worth isn’t determined by your income, relationships status, religion, number of friends, the luxuries you own or don’t own, politicals views or body type. Recognizing your worth will help you be courageous during the storms that occur in life. Me han ofrecido oportunidades increíbles, pero van en contra de mis valores y mi dignidad, así que ahí es donde entra en juego mi valía personal y me doy cuenta de que no tengo que comprometer quién soy por un camino fácil hacia mis objetivos. Incluso en mi carrera u otras situaciones, he sido subestimado y juzgada tantas veces. He aprendido que no debo demostrar mi valor a nadie. La valía personal es el valor donde tiene la virtud de ser únicamente tu. Tu valor no está determinado por tus ingresos, el estado de tus relaciones, la religión, la cantidad de amigos, los lujos que posee o no, las opiniones políticas o el tu tipo de cuerpo. Reconocer tu valía te ayudará a ser valiente durante las tormentas que ocurren en la vida.

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To have a high level of self-worth means having a positive opinion of yourself. It means having unshakable faith in yourself and in your ability to follow through and accomplishing your goals at your own terms. Tener un alto nivel de valor significa tener una opinión positiva de ti mismo. Significa tener una fe inquebrantable en ti y en tu capacidad de cumplir y alcanzar tus metas en tus propios términos.

Self-worth means feeling worthy of good things. It means feeling deserving of happiness, health, wealth , success, and love — despite of the difficulties you face, the disappointments you experience or of people’s opinions. El valor propio significa sentirse digno de las cosas buenas. Significa sentirse merecedor/a de felicidad, salud, riqueza, éxito y amor, a pesar de las dificultades que enfrentas, las decepciones que experimentas o las opiniones de las personas.

To have a high level of self-worth means accepting yourself wholeheartedly at all times despite your flaws, weaknesses, imperfections and limitations. It’s about recognizing the real value of who you are. Tener un alto nivel de valor significa aceptarse de todo corazón en todo momento a pesar de tus defectos, debilidades, imperfecciones y limitaciones. Se trata de reconocer el valor real de quién eres.

Self-worth means never allowing yourself to be defined by outside forces, including people’s opinions. It means never allowing outcomes to shake your confidence, faith or resolve. Nothing influences how you feel about yourself. Your influence alone is the only thing that matters. La valía personal significa nunca permitirse ser definido por fuerzas externas, incluidas las opiniones de las personas. Significa nunca permitir que los resultados afecten su confianza, fe o resolución. Nada influye en cómo te sientes contigo mismo. Tu influencia sola es lo único que importa.

 

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You alone are the main factor in how you feel about yourself, about your life, and about your circumstances. That is where your personal power comes from. Usted solo es el factor principal en cómo te sientes acerca de sí mismo/a, sobre tu vida y sobre tus circunstancias. De ahí viene tu poder personal.

Friends, embrace your self-worth. You’re amazing, beautiful and WORTHY. Keep your standards and values in place. You deserve to be happy and don’t have to compromise who you are and the things you desireAmigos, abracen su valía personal. Eres increíble, hermosa y DIGNA. Manten tus estándares y valores en su lugar. Te mereces ser feliz y no tienes que comprometer quién eres y las cosas que deseas.

Be You, Be Lovely

Charlene Gonzalez

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Sueros de Vitaminas – IV Vitamin Therapy

We are experiencing a worldwide emergency. Unfortunately, COVID-19 continues to progress and apart of social distancing, protection by masks and gloves it is especially important to maintain a good immune system. Even if we take vitamins or eat healthy, nutrients take time to process in our body. There is a new alternative that works as an additional measure of protection its IV vitamin and mineral therapy.

Estamos viviendo una emergencia mundial. Lamentablemente el COVID-19 continúa progresando y aparte de la utilización de protección como distanciamiento social, las mascarillas y guantes es muy importante mantener un buen sistema inmunológico. Aunque tomemos vitaminas o comamos saludables los nutrientes toman tiempo para procesarse en nuestro cuerpo. Hay una nueva alternativa que funciona como una medida adicional de protección de infusiones -sueros intravenosa de minerales y vitaminas.

The use of this therapy has become very popular among celebrities and artists who have shared this trend on their social networks, including Madonna, Kendall Jenner, Rihanna, Adele and Rene Pérez (Resident).

El uso de esta terapia se ha popularizado mucho entre las celebridades y artistas quienes han compartido esta tendencia en sus redes sociales entre ellos Madonna, Kendall Jenner, Rihanna, Adele y Rene Pérez (Residente).

Staying healthy is a priority, which is why I agreed to receive this treatment at the VIP Wellness Center. The process is very simple; In IV bags, vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Vitamin D, B-complex, zinc, taurine, calcium and magnesium are placed. As this is an intravenous treatment the vitamins and minerals are quickly absorbed, providing the benefits of nutrients instantly since they arrive directly through your veins and are not processed by the digestive system. After my treatment I felt the benefits immediately, I had a lot of energy. The treatment lasts from 45 minutes to 1 hour and should be carried out every two weeks. Receiving this treatment is an ideal option to maintain a good immune system. Also, it is amazingly effective. If you want more information or to make an appointment call (787) 772-0707. You can also access more information through Facebook and instagram @vipwellnesspr

Mantenerme saludable es una prioridad por eso accedí a recibir el tratamiento en VIP Wellness Center. El proceso es muy sencillo; en bolsas de suero se colocan las vitaminas y minerales como Vitamina C, Vitamina D, B-complex, zinc, taurine, calcio y magnesio. Al ser sueros intravenosa se absorben rápidamente brindando recibir los beneficios de nutrientes al momento ya que llegan directo por tus venas y no se procesan por el sistema digestivo. Luego de mi tratamiento sentí los beneficios inmediatamente, tenía mucha energía. El tratamiento dura de 45 minutos a 1 hora y se debe realizar cada dos semanas. Recibir este tratamiento es una opción ideal para mantener un buen sistema inmunológica. Además, es muy efectivo. Si deseas más información o sacar una cita llama al (787) 772-0707. También pueden acceder más información por medio de Facebook VIP Wellness y instagram @vipwellnesspr

I should also mention that in the battle against COVID-19 it is very important to continue social distancing, wearing masks and gloves, constantly wash your hands with soap and water, eating well, exercising and using strategies to manage stress. IV Therapy is an additional measure to help us against COVID-19.

También debo mencionar que ante la batalla contra el COVID-19 es muy importante continuar el distanciamiento social, utilizar mascarillas y guantes, lavarse las manos constantemente con agua y jabón, alimentarte bien, realizar ejercicios y utilizar estrategias para manejar el estrés. Los sueros son una medida adicional para ayudarnos contra el COVID-19.

Be You, Be Lovely,

Charlene Gonzalez

Recipe: Ensalada de Granos-Bean Salad

Quarantine has me cooking and washing dishes more than I have ever before in my life. For this reason I have looked for options for easy and healthy meals such as bean salad.

Esta cuarentena me tiene cocinada y fregando más que en toda la historia de mi vida.  Por tal razón he buscado opciones para realizar comidas fácil y también saludables como la ensalada de granos.

Bean salads are a great source of fiber and protein that you can create in just minutes while still eating healthy. This recipe is ideal to serve with any meat or fish.

Las ensaladas de granos son una gran fuente de fibra y proteínas que puedes crear en solo minutos sin dejar de comer rico y saludable. Esta receta es ideal para servir de acompañante de cualquier carne o pescado.

If you are not a kitchen lover or do not have time, you have to try this simple recipe. I promise that my unique recipe will fascinate you.

Si no eres amante a la cocina o no tienes tiempo, tienes que tratar esta rica y sencilla receta. Les prometo que mi receta única les fascinará.

Ingredients- Ingredientes:

  • Black beans-Frijoles negros
  • Small red beans-Habichuelas coloradas
  • Small white beans-habichuelas blancas
  • Chopped onions- Cebolla picados en tamaños pequeños
  • Chopped coriander-Cilantro bien picadita
  • Cherry Tomatoes cut in 1/2- Cherry tomatoes picados en mitad
  • Grounded black pepper-pimiento molido
  • Himalayan salt-Sal
  • 1/2Lemon- 1/2 limon
  • Balsamic vinaigrette Dressing- Vinagre balsámico

1. For the first step mix all the grains in a drainer and wash them. For Beans I use the Goya brand, it is my preference but you can use the brand you want. Para el primer paso mezcla todos los granos en un escurridero y lávalos. Para granos yo utilizo la marca Goya, es mi preferencia pero puedes utilizar la marca que desees.  
2. Then in a large container, combine the beans with onion, the coriander and cherry tomatoes and than mix. Luego en un envase grande une las habichuelas con cebolla, el cilantro y cherry tomatoes y los mezclas.
3.  Next you add the pepper and salt to your liking, squeeze the lemon juice in the salad and also add  the balsamic vinegar dressing to your liking than again mix everything. Próximo le hechas el pimiento y sal a tu gusto,  exprime el jugo del limón en la ensalada y le hechas el dressing de vinagre balsámico a tu gusto y nuevamente mezclas todo.

4. Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes in the fridge before serving. (This step is optional) Deja la ensalada reposar por mínimo 15 minutos en la nevera antes de servir. (Este pasó es opcional)

Faith In Times Of Crisis-Coronavirus

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Its been a while since I’ve introduced myself.  Since I have many new subscribers before I share my important message here’s a few details about me. My full name is Charlene Gonzalez, nope there’s no middle name; I’m 34; Nuyorican; petite literally measure 5’1; I don’t know much about baseball but I’m a Yankees fan, hot Cheetos, mint chocolate chip ice-cream, watching cartoons and décor/organization videos on YouTube are my guilty pleasures. I value integrity, loyalty and honesty. I love helping others and I’m passionate about making a positive change in this world.

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2020 sure has been a year full of hectic surprises and challenges. It’s only March 2020 and many of us would love to either rewind back to 2019 or fast forward to 2021. We’ve been faced with chaotic scenarios from earthquakes, wildfires, tornados and Coronavirus. Now we’re faced with a health chaos forcing everyone into quarantine. We all began 2020 with high expectations of great success and though the beginning of this year may be difficult my hopes are still set on believing the best is yet to come and all this suffering shall pass.

In a time where fear is abundant leaning on faith is essential. We all lose hope sometimes as frustration overpowers what we can’t control in the wake of these shaking events. Though the world my seem dark its when you most lean on your faith the most. During times of despair rely on God to calm your anxiety. He gives us the hope that we can survive anything the world throws at us.

We can’t return to 2019 nor fast forward the present but we can place all our faith in God and trust he is in control. This is the best time to slow down, prioritize and count your blessings. Focus on you and your loved ones. Make the best of this time. Trust me there’s no time to be bored when there’s so much more to accomplish. If you’re a blogger- digital creator or want to become one it’s time to create more content, reach out to brands, reorganize your emails, redesign your strategies, update or create your media kit. Work on your social media game and get started with Tiktok, it’s the latest trend. Watch Netflix and Disney Plus, there’s lots of good stuff that just premiered like Elite and Frozen 2. This is the best time to get started on spring cleaning. Life is busy and sometimes we disconnect ourselves from friends and family so it’s time to reconnect. Read motivational books and exercise at home. Most importantly take time to build your personal relationship with God.

No matter the situation don’t panic, it’s important to be calm. During this time don’t forget to think about others vulnerable to these current circumstances by checking up on elderly neighbors, family members and the homeless. In times of crisis embrace Empathy, compassion, tolerance, hope, love and faith. Most importantly trust God

“I can do all things Christ who strengthens me”-Philippians 4:13

“If God if for us, who is against us.” -Psalm 62: 5-6

Charlene Gonzalez
Be You, Be Lovely

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Self-Love Is My Superpower

Self-love is my superpower. Believe me when I say that the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the relationship with yourself. Self-love is the most valuable love you’ll know.  It comes from within yourself and shines on the out. Self-love is a shield that protects you from haters and negativity. Self-love makes the impossible possible. Loving yourself includes having forgiveness, acceptance, and respect for who you are – all your beautiful and not so beautiful parts included. When you love yourself, you take care of yourself, you honor your limitations, you listen to your needs and you respect your dreams enough to act on them.  Let’s be real, learning to love yourself is fucking hard. Self-love is a process. It took me years to learn to genuinely love myself.

El amor propio es mi superpoder. Créeme cuando digo que la relación más importante que tendrás en tu vida es la relación contigo misma.  El amor propio es el amor más valioso que conocerás. Proviene de tu interior y brilla en el exterior. El amor propio es un escudo para protegerte de los enemigos y la negatividad. El amor propio hace posible lo imposible.  Amarte a ti misma incluye tener perdón, aceptación y respeto por quien eres, incluyendo todas tus partes hermosas y no tan hermosas. Cuando te amas, te cuidas, respetas tus limitaciones, escuchas tus necesidades y respetas tus sueños lo suficiente como para actuar en consecuencia. Seamos realistas, aprender a amarte a ti misma es bien difícil. El amor propio es un proceso. Me llevó años aprender a amarme de verdad. 

I’ve lived through some tough shit; traumas, betrayals, heartbreaks, toxic relationships and friendships, career struggles, health scares and more but everything led to a surprising positive result, the best version of myself complete of self-love.

He vivido por muchas situaciones difíciles; traumas, traiciones, desamores, relaciones y amistades tóxicas, complicaciones en mi carera, sustos en mi salud y más pero todo condujo a un sorprendente resultado positivo, la mejor versión de mí misma completa de amor propio.

Self-love illuminates, improves, and deepens every aspect of life. With self-love you know your value and will never settle for anything less than what you deserve in life. You’ll know when to walk away from relationships or friendships that are harmful and toxic.

El amor propio ilumina, mejora y profundiza todos los aspectos de la vida. Con el amor propio, conoces tu valor y nunca te conformarás con nada menos de lo que mereces en la vida. Sabrás cuándo alejarte de las relaciones o amistades que son dañinas y tóxicas. 

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One of my greatest problems was giving more and doing more for others than what I did for myself. I put everyone else before me and tolerated a lot of manipulation and negativity. Self-love involves treating yourself with the same kindness, concern, and support you’d show to a good friend.

Uno de mis mayores problemas era dar más y hacer más por los demás que lo que hacía por mí misma. Puse a todos los demás antes que a mí y toleré mucha manipulación y negatividad. El amor propio implica tratarse con la misma amabilidad, preocupación y apoyo que le mostrarías a un buen amiga/a.

When you love yourself, your happiness, health, and fulfillment are all of supreme importance because you realize that without loving yourself, you will never be able to genuinely love others.

Cuando te amas a ti misma, tu felicidad, salud y satisfacción son de suma importancia porque te das cuenta de que sin amarte a ti misma, nunca podrás amar genuinamente a los demás.

When faced with difficult life struggles, or confronting personal mistakes and failures self-love responds with kindness rather than harsh self-judgment, recognizing that imperfection is part of the everyone’s human experience.

Cuando nos enfrentamos a luchas difíciles de la vida, o enfrentamos errores y fracasos personales, el amor propio responde con amabilidad en lugar de juicio duro, reconociendo que la imperfección es parte de la experiencia humana de todos.

Here are some of the MANY benefits of learning how to love yourself more:

Estos son algunos de los MUCHOS beneficios de aprender a amarte más:

  • Gain confidence and self-esteem /  Ganar confianza y autoestima
  • Have tolerance of your flaws and weaknesses / Tener tolerancia a tus defectos y debilidades
  • Find the ability to discover and fulfill your personal destiny / Encuentra la capacidad de descubrir y cumplir tu destino personal
  • Have a great compassion for yourself. /  Ten una gran compasión por ti mismo.
  • Authentic  Connection with people. / Auténtica conexión con las personas.
  • Healthy relationships and friendships / Relaciones y amistades saludables
  • Healthier and wiser choices / Relaciones y amistades saludables
  • Increased access to new opportunities / Mayor acceso a nuevas oportunidades
  • Improved mental health (Less anxiety + depression) / Mejora de la salud mental (menos ansiedad + depresión)

Loving yourself is a radical act, but life is so much better if you do. Self love is an ongoing process for all of us. It takes work, patience and a lot of kindness to yourself. I wish you well on your self — love journey.

Amarte a ti misma es un acto radical, pero la vida es mucho mejor si lo haces. El amor propio es un proceso continuo para todos nosotros. Se necesita trabajo, paciencia y mucha amabilidad para ti misma. Te deseo lo mejor en tu viaje de amor propio.

If want want to empower your life with self-love I invite you to be a part of the event “Empowered by Self-Love” by Empowered Coach Ana Merced. I will be a speaker and I will be sharing my journey through self-Love.

Si quieres empoderar tu vida con amor propio, te invito a ser parte del evento “Empowered by Self-Love” de la coach empoderada Ana Merced. Seré una oradora y compartiré mi viaje a través del amor propio.

What is empowered by self-love? Empowered by self love is a movement and  words in action. It’s a profound voice that calls out to women, that feel they have lost themselves in the way. It’s a call to get back to your center, redefine yourself finding the best version of you and showing it to the world. It is a call to action, to look for the answers but from the inside. The main purpose of this workshop is to give you the practical tools to access that source within you and fill it with unconditional love. For more information and to get your ticket for “Empowered by Self-Love” visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empowered-by-self-love-tickets-88449700435

¿Qué es el empoderamiento del amor propio? Es un movimiento, son palabras en acción. Es una voz profunda que llama a las mujeres, que sienten que se han perdido en el camino. Es una llamada para volver a su centro, redefinirse encontrando la mejor versión de usted y mostrándola al mundo. Es un llamado a la acción, para buscar las respuestas pero desde adentro. El objetivo principal de este taller es brindarle las herramientas prácticas para acceder a esa fuente dentro de usted y llenarla de amor incondicional. Para obtener más información y obtener su boleto para “Empowered by Self-Love”, visite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empowered-by-self-love-tickets-88449700435

Be You, Be Lovely

Charlene Gonzalez 

Review: Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey ( and The Fantabulous Enmancipation of One Harley Quinn) is a representation of women empowerment, girl power and self-love. The fabulous Margot Robbie reprises her epic role as the hilarious and quirky Harley Quinn in this new Warner Bros. spinoff of the Suicide Squad.

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Having gone through a though breakup with joker, Quinn finds herself reclaiming her independence, finding her identity and  trying to survive the vengeance of many she’s wronged now that she’s no longer under Joker’s protection.

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In her post breakup-survival-kicking ass process Harley makes new gal pals who all have to face the bad guy, Black Mask portrayed by Ewan McGregor, who basically wants them all dead. Harley’s new bad ass amigas include Renee Montoya(Rosie Perez) a brilliant detective who’s been walked all over by men, Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) a tough chic with a traumatic past and a mission to venge her families death, Cassandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco) tween pickpocket who becomes Harley’s protege and Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) a singer with a killer voice and moves.


Besides all the hilarious action packed scenes if you ask me what I love most about the movie it’s Harley’s killer fashion sense. This super-heroine film brings back all the glitter and bright colors inspired by 70s retro fashion.

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If your on the search for the perfect galentines activity well after devouring some tacos and margaritas watching this female centric action packed film is the perfect choice. Birds of Prey premieres on February 6th in Puerto Rico.  Thank you Warner Bros. for the special invite  to watch the movies exclusive special premiere.

Be you, Be Lovely

Charlene Gonzalez

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