Unraveling with Nikki Alaras

No one really talks about how hard it can be to create new friendships as adults because we're either at work or at home and anytime you meet friends is usually at nightclubs or bars, but that's really my scene. In this episode, I talk about how vital friendships are to your growth and how my new friendships have gotten me to open up more.

Foe me, it's the mentality of prioritizing others before my own.

it's fall!!!!

Reading through my 2023 manifestation journal and I'm so happy to say some of my wishes came to fruition.

It's time we talk about it.

Growing up means re-discovering parts of yourself that you've suppressed in order to adjust to life's changes. Lately, I've been learning to allow myself to tap into my inner child and allow myself to feel silly and do things that make me feel alive.

release the tensions from your body and allow yourself to breathe, slowly and deeply...letting go of the waves of worry from your mind

oh where to begin…

In this episode, I dissect the word "language" and implement what that means in a relationship

Knowing what you can and can't control is key to releasing what you can't and allowing life to unfold

As you get older, you go through so many phases in life, shedding so many layers of yourself to finally be able to live authentically. Getting older teaches you so many things, but you also begin to unlearn so many things and habits. As you get older, your loved ones get older too. That's one of the most difficult things to watch. If I could give anything back to my loved ones it would be time. Gr...

"you have to blend in, before you stand out"- Pacita Abad

Last night, after work, I attended an art exhibit showcasing a Filipino artist named Pacita Abad from Basco, Batanes, an island in the Philippines. Her work was defined by color and transformation. Seeing my people and my culture in an art exhibit brought tears to my eyes, literally. I was tearing up because the representation made up heart feel so full. Growing up I learned about America's hi...

nature teaches us a lot of things, like the beauty of being lost

romanticize your life and ask yourself what makes you happy? rather, who makes you happy? surround yourself with people who allow you to be your authentic self without judgment. create new hobbies that make you happy and try new things out, even if you're bad at it, at least you tried it and now you know. For example, I know I'm not that good at crocheting.

sigh* I had a realization that I actually have never had....

We get so anxious about the future and the things that have yet to happen that we forget where we are compared to where we were 2 years ago. I'm here to remind you

wrote this little poem a couple weeks ago and thought I'd share it with you. Blog: https://nikkialaras.blogspot.com/ IG: mahal.nikki

What is your muse? Rather who?

learning to adjust to what life throws at you is a talent. I deserve a Dundy award.

That it's okay, you get through it. We go through, what we grow through. Don't water yourself down, reflect on how far you've come because maturing is realizing how much you're capable of. It's realizing who you don't want to bring into the next chapter of your life and cutting them off. It's learning to forgive, but never forget.

like every job, it has its pros and cons. Tune in while I break them down:)

living in a busy world with so many distractions it can be difficult to slow down. we tend to rush into relationships and situations because we get lonely or bored. we forget that good things take time.

Losing that spark? bc same. But it comes back. Changing your environment, mindset, and outlook can ignite that flame of creativity. Lately, I feel like in the midst of a transition, literally in the process of moving out to my new apartment lol. But I know this feeling is temporary. I know myself well enough, to not trip about it, and you shouldn't either. p.s. just realized how I wanted to sa...

After a long day of work, I love coming home, taking a bath, pouring essential oils, and taking care of myself. As I get older, my social battery dies quicker and tend to stay in. I love conversing with people but only have so much energy to talk. I really love my solitude and my peace and quiet. So saying no to going to clubs and bars have been more of my thing recently just because I feel like I...