WOMANIFESTING

My name is Monique Halley and this is my womanifesting story.

I want to first thank you for giving me this opportunity to share my story. I am filled with gratitude that I was able to discover the things that I am passionate about, then to find a way to express them. It wasn’t an easy path. I got sidetracked occasionally, I became discouraged because of fear and a lack of confidence, and I was indecisive and confused about what I wanted and who I was. However, I always knew that something was in me to do more. I had to be patient and honest with myself. I did a lot of reading, journaling, taking classes and asking questions.

I first thought selling self-help books was it. I started an online bookstore. The books I sold focused on the spiritual, financial, emotional, physical and social areas in life. That didn’t go anywhere; the search continued. Then one day I had an “Aha” moment. I would create questions covering the same topics of the books I was trying to sell. I didn’t know what I was going to do with those questions, so I kept searching and journaling in pursuit of an answer. Then one day it all finally made sense! I had an epiphany-- an idea to make a journal and infuse those important questions within the journal. The idea developed into a Self-Check journal, which allows you to evaluate key areas in your life and create balance. I have been an avid journaler for many years and this was the perfect match in every way!

Since then I have created Simply Bliss, an online stationery store. I hand-make unique selections of journals, sketchbooks, notecards, and notebooks. My tagline is “Take Note of Your Life!” because I believe that it is very important that we reflect on and document our lives in our own way—journaling is the ideal way to do so! This quote illustrates the passion that underlines each creation. Simply Bliss is a collection of stationery characterized by beautiful style, unique craftsmanship and quality materials.

Because I have journaled for so many years, I know how valuable it has been in my life. I want to make an impact on people’s lives by showing them the benefits of journaling and helping them write, illustrate and bring to life their own individual hopes and dreams.

Through journaling one can capture ideas, mark an important milestone in one’s life, or show appreciation for another by giving the journal as a gift. One can select from my catalogue of themed journals, notecards, envelopes and specialty paper goods, or embrace an individual personal style or need for a specific look, design or theme by choosing a personalized item. I can create the journal that fits your own specific needs and desires!

A portion of the proceeds from each sale is donated to the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, in support of my son, and others who have Sickle Cell. Please visit their website to learn of this important mission.

My journey did not end at journals and stationery. I realized that I want to do more than create a great product – I want to encourage others to begin journaling. It became clear that the best way was to blend in another passion of mine--self-awareness, with journaling. Hence, the birth of my blog Simply Bliss Life. Through the blog I will share helpful concepts from great authors, offer e-courses, link to inspiring articles, list journaling prompts, give action items, interviews and loads of fun and creative content. My mission is to Encourage Self-Awareness through Journaling. That became my goal because that is what I had to do to find my passion--to uncover greater self-awareness. Journaling helped me get past the discouragement, fear and lack of confidence to become decisive and clear about life.

My Desire is to: Support you in finding out who you are through exploring the truth.

My Goal is to: Help you experience a more authentic and fulfilling life.

My strategy is to: Always communicate, stay connected, maintain a sense of humor, and remain optimistic, have an open mind and give unselfishly of myself.

I also feature great personal development books, with inspiration for the mind + soul at Bliss Books.

Recommend Simply Bliss to a friend, make a purchase, or send us a note about which items catch your eye.

In my efforts to encourage journaling I am offering a free e-course on 7 Ways to Get Started Journaling, check it out.  Simply Bliss Life Blog

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Thank you to WOMA and the online community!

Sincerely,

Monique

Monique, we are taking note and we wish you the best. Thanks for sharing your womanifesting story and thanks for donating a Simply Bliss package to the 2nd Annual WOMA Awards and Silent Auction.

You are SO WOMA!

If you would like to share your womanifesting story, please contact us. Your story is sure to inspire others.