I LOVE BEING A MOM AND A WIFE AND A FRIEND AND I JUST LOVE

Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are y'all doing today? I hope y'all are having an amazing day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day!

Have you ever just stopped in the middle of whatever you're doing, to express gratitude for the many blessings of God? Maybe it's just me. I catch myself often, thanking God for blessing me with the gift of motherhood and wifehood and friendship. I truly am thankful for the many blessings God has given me. I have also noticed that each time I stop to express gratitude, I find more things to be grateful for. I really like the place gratitude takes me. I know right now, some y'all are like "Maryam, you're always happy regardless." Yes and no. We all have our moments when we feel uninspired and worn out but I have discovered that in those moments, if we could start counting our blessings and consciously stirring our thoughts in the direction of gratitude, we are suddenly empowered to snap out of that negative demeanor.

I see the glory of God in my children!

I spent this past weekend serenading my sweet man with some sweet words and love appreciations. I encourage every wife to do the same. Learn to just appreciate and serenade your husband with some sweet words without having any agendas. You know, my husband used to think that when I get like that it's because I want him to do something for me. I soon corrected that thought, so I thought. I made him understand that I do it because I'm feeling him and grateful to God for bringing such an amazing, sweet, and lovely man into my life. He then smiles and says ok, with a question mark. Ladies, what is it with men always thinking that when we get lovey dovey it's because we need something? LOL! Maybe it's because most of us only get like that when we need something.

God is so good and I love Him so much. The more I acknowledge God in my life and daily activities, the more He makes my life sweet and brings miracles my way. I am making it more of my priority to acknowledge God in all that I do, so He'll keep taking care of me and my family. GOD is soooo good to me and just the thought of His love and mercies alone make me feel butterflies in my stomach. I feel something great in the horizon. I see a shifting happening. Lord have Your way!

My baby LE'VEON

Y'all, I didn't mean to get prophetic but I've noticed that God is up to something big and it's contagious too. Is there anything in particular you're trusting God to do, may the anointing in Jesus Name touch you right now and make that thing manifest now.

My baby ZOE 

Life is beautiful when God is at the center of it. I make up my mind right now that I'll make God the center of my life always. Will you do the same? I promise, you won't, we won't regret it.

 I was with an extra serving of joy and happiness😂

I just love being a child of God. I love being entrusted with my amazing kids and husband and friends. By the grace of God I'll do a great job at being a mom, a wife and a friend in Jesus Name. Amen!
May your day be filled with love, joy, peace, health and abundance in Jesus Name. Amen!

With love,
Maryam💕

WHAT TO WEAR TO WORK OR BUSINESS MEETINGS INSPO

Hello! Wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are y'all doing today? I hope y'all are having an amazing day and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life!
Today is a beautiful day!

Are you seeking inspiration or guidance on what to wear/buy for work or business meetings or even interviews? I got you covered. I love sharing my useful tips with you. It is always my joy to bring meaning to your life and inspire your next level.
I filmed a whole video talking about what to wear and staples for every wardrobe. If you are interested in watching it, I have shared the video in this post.

Everyone needs some wardrobe staples in their closets. Staples such as a black suit/jacket, a pair of black pants or a black skirt. These NEVER go out of fashion or use. I will share some pictures with you here too. All of the clothes featured were bought at a discounted rate. Stores featured are Ross dress for less; Old Navy,  Venus, and Nadine West. 

When you have a black skirt, pair of pants and a jacket, you've laid a solid foundation on which to build your wardrobe. What you need next are colors and patterns to put different looks together.

This jacket is a blue/black jacket that goes with patterns like the floral blouse I'm wearing under it.

 This is great for a work day or a business meeting or even an interview.

I really like this long tail jacket from VENUS. It's beautiful. Wear it over a nice blouse on a pair of pants like the one seen in the picture and you're ready to conquer that interview/day

You can also switch up your style by wearing a maroon blouse over your skirt untucked for a casual day at work.

 Or you can wear it tucked in as seen in the picture. It's really up to you.

 Or you can wear a jacket over it.

If you're feeling kinda inspired and excited, you can try some bring colors as seen in the picture with a jacket over it.

Or you can wear a jacket over that dress you love to mix it up a little bit.

 You can wear it buttoned or not. It just really depends on your preference.

Thank you all so much for reading today's blog. Y'all are amazing!
I hope you got inspired today. Please leave a comment below to tell what your favorite look is.
Until next time,
Don't let anyone steal your joy!

Maryam💖

IF THEY OFFERED A CONTRACT I'LL BE READY TO CHECK IT OUT

Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are y'all doing today? I hope y'all are having a great day and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life! Today is a beautiful day!

So, the big question is about my soon to be modeling contract that I have been imagining in my head😃. There ain't nothing wrong with DREAMING BIG! When God brings the opportunity and all of the provisions are right for me, I'll accept it.

Thanks for tuning in to today's post. You will enjoy it if you enjoy fashion. I have been doing reviews for Nadine West Styles for about a couple of years now. They have definitely gotten better with the clothes they send me in my package. I will be showing you a few pictures of the items they sent in addition to the couple pieces I received from an Instagram boutique called @Nyghtout.

I am very grateful to be collaborating with different brands. If you like seeing fashionable pictures to inspire your next wardrobe change, you can keep your eyes open to my posts😉.

 This number is by @Nyghtout on Instagram!

Back view

You will need a strapless bra for this one or maybe a glue-on bra to give the illusion of not wearing a bra and also keep your poppies tamed😂.

This pink pants jumpsuit/romper is by @nyghtout also.

It has pockets y'all😍

NADINE WEST STYLES

 This maroon blouse and teal pants are from my package. I paired them together, not knowing what to expect. But hey, they go together! So awesome😆

 This pyjama pants and high neck blouse surprisingly go together 😉too.

 You know, when I first took this red spaghetti strap blouse out of the pack, I actually thought it was cropped. I love pairing it with these nice grey shorts from Nadine West.

Pairing this off-shoulder blouse with these grey shorts is a hit! I love it!😁

 Definitely one of my favorite pieces out of this package😊. Never had anything with stripes that looks this good on me.

 Last but not least. This brown stripes dress is also a hit on my list. I wore it yesterday. It's really beautiful.

Can you spot my sweet Zozo 😍😍😍.

Well, this brings me to the end of today's post. I hope this inspired you in some way. 

I'm sending great vibes and loads of love your way😊😊😊.

Until next time,

Don't let anyone steal your joy!

Maryam💗

10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BE MORE CONFIDENT

Hello wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people. How are y'all doing today? I hope you all are having a great day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day!

What is confidence and why is it so important to have? Well, for starters; confidence is what helps you feel like you are a person. It is the foundation of your achievements in life. The reason it is important is because you can't be anything or anyone of worth without it. You need to believe in yourself. Confidence is a combination of belief, acceptance, work and expectations. It can be difficult sometimes to achieve if the person in the position doesn't believe that they are worth it.

I did a live broadcast earlier and shared 10 things to do in order to boost your self-confidence. Most of the people didn't get it. That's why it was easy for me to come up with a blog post for today. I'll be sharing the same 10 things here.

10 THINGS TO DO TO IMPROVE YOUR CONFIDENCE

1. LOVE YOURSELF
You can't be confident in yourself if you don't love yourself. Loving yourself means that you accept all of you. Not the you, you think people see or the you that others think but the real you. All of you! It doesn't matter your physical flaws or mistakes or imperfections. You just love you! When you love yourself, it is easy for you to deal with whatever challenges come your way.

2. DRESS UP
Yes, a good outfit can boost your self-confidence. Try it and thank me later. Put on a beautiful outfit, fix your hair and stand in front of the mirror, you'll notice the difference in how you feel.

3. EXERCISE
A simple exercise can change your life. Not only does it improve your health, it also helps you feel good. The release of oxytocin during exercise helps you feel good for no reason and that's good.

4. STUDY
You need to read your Bible and other self help books that teach you about how you work as a human. The more you know about you, the better you feel about you. You are God's highest form of creation. You have amazing gifts and talents that the world needs to benefit from. Cultivate and use them! Study more about your field of work until it becomes your second nature.

5. MEDITATION/VISUALIZATION
You need to learn to spend time in the quiet with God. Pick a particular verse in the Bible and focus on it alongside your goals or desires. Ask God questions and be silent to hear an answer.

6. IGNORE THE HATERS
People are gonna say crazy stuff about you. It is what it is. Don't dwell on it or worry about it. You just focus on your goals. Even after you die, you'll have haters. The hearts of people are possessed by satan. Don't worry about the haters. Focus on you!

7. CHANGE YOUR NEGATIVE SELF-TALK
What you say to yourself matters! If you're the type who calls yourself stupid, dumb, horrible, ugly etcetera... You NEED TO STOP THAT! Your life is a combination of all your negative self-talks. Change your words about you and watch how you start feeling good about yourself. Everyone makes mistakes but that's not a free ticket to beat yourself up!

8. HAVE FAITH
Faith is the opposite of fear. Instead of dreading the possibility of good things happening to someone like you, start expecting them to happen to you. Even if you miss it, God has better and greater plans. Believe God at His word. Faith is the currency of heaven.  You have been given a measure of faith, use it!

9. YOU DESERVE IT
You deserve to be happy and loved. Don't ever feel unworthy of good things because you're worthy of good. God loves you and there are people who love you out there. Be receptive to the good things that God wants to pour into your life.

10. ALWAYS SMILE
Learn to smile at yourself in the mirror and smile at others too. Don't take life too seriously. Serve God wholeheartedly and live life with joy and happiness everyday. God truly is good and cares about you. You don't need to be afraid of anything or anyone. Talk to your Heavenly Father about everything!

I hope that these 10 points help you improve your confidence and live life to the fullest each passing day!

Until next time,
Stay blessed!
Maryam💕