Conquering Your Fears One Step At A Time - The Nueva Latina

Conquering Your Fears One Step At A Time

I have skydiving on my bucket list. And, right now, I can’t see myself conquers my fears to jump out of a plane. Then I discovered iFly Austin and I thought it would be a GREAT opportunity to keep doing what I fear and hopefully get over it! iFLY is the perfect adrenaline rush for those of use who aren’t keen on jumping out of a plane…yet (at least for me haha).

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My Immigrant Mother | Feliz Dia De Las Madres - The Nueva Latina

My Immigrant Mother | Feliz Dia De Las Madres

Today, in Mexico, it’s Mother’s Day! This will probably not come as a surprise to many of you but I am very, very proud of my mother and all of her accomplishments. Sometimes I feel like people get annoyed or even uncomfortable with how much I brag about her. But, it not my fault. My mom and both my parents, for that matter, are the epitome of the American Dream.

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If At First You Don’t Succeed, Dust Yourself Off And Try Again

So, how did I get over it? Time. Lots of time. And I threw myself into studying harder than before to ensure that I could pass the exam the second time around. And, honestly, I don’t know if I passed or not. I feel like it’s possible that I did and I pray that I did. But, if I happened to fail again, I know it’s not the end of the world. I will just dust myself off and try again.

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TNL’s Top Podcasts for 2017

If you know me personally, you know I love me a good podcast. My favorite thing about podcasts is that I can listen and LEARN wherever I go. People are using podcasts to stay on top of trends because it’s the most time-efficient way to get educated. You can multi-task your podcast listening in ways you simply cannot with other forms of content. I listen to podcasts at work, at the gym, driving, etc.

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February 2017 #WCW: Stefani Vara

Stefani isn’t just one “thing”. She is an entrepreneur, dreamer, and everything in between. Dubbed an “Entrepreneurial Songstress,” Vara sings, models AND acts. She also executive produces the reality-based cooking web series, “Comida Caliente” and a web series spinoff, “Casa de Vara”. Stefani started “Follow My Feet” and “Friday’s Fighting Hero” on YouTube where she talks to people who inspire her.

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5 Planners to Keep 2017 Totally Organized

If you’re anything like me, your planner makes or breaks your productivity. Having a yearly and monthly calendar, to-do list, and planning space at your fingertips helps you to feel in control over life’s chaos. Think of a planner as a centralized area for all of your organizational needs. I am OBSESSED with planners and I think you should be too! The planners I love the most are the ones that offer more than a calendar. My goal with this post is to equip you with space to dream, outline goals, and plan this next year with purpose so you can achieve success!

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Hello 2017! TNL’s 2017 Word of The Year and January Goals

Setting goals is essential for thinking about your ideal future, and for motivating yourself to turn your vision of this future into reality. The process of setting goals helps you choose where you want to go in life. By knowing precisely what you want to achieve, you know where you have to concentrate your efforts. You’ll also quickly spot the distractions that can, so easily, lead you astray.

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HOLD UP! My Favorite Thanksgiving Movies to Watch in November

Thanksgiving to me is a time to give back and to remember how amazing our lives are, especially here in the United States. Thanksmas celebration at work, Friendsgiving celebrations with my sorority sisters and friends, and spending Thanksgiving day with my family back home…these are all the reasons why I don’t want to jump ahead to Christmas just yet. ;)

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