Note to Self
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The Fight is Fixed
I’ve tried the resilience thing without God and it did not give the vibes I was hoping for. I always eventually got burnt out. I ran in circles in my life for a…
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Recenter
You ever just feel “off”? You can’t even quite explain it but you feel some sort of disconnect within yourself? I’m grateful that most of my days are spent with clarity in who…
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“Too” Hard on Yourself
I think that I’m way too hard on myself in a destructive way. Contrastingly, I have friends who are hard on themselves in a way that holds them accountable to stick to their…
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Victim Mindset vs. Validated Feelings
How do we accept and validate our feelings without giving into a victim mindset? When we’re wronged, it’s natural and acceptable to feel hurt, betrayed, and so forth. But how do we prevent…
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People Pleasing is Canceled
As a recovering people pleaser and perfectionist, I have found myself in situations where I was dishonest or deceitful because I didn’t want to disappoint someone, didn’t want to be seen as a…
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Rest
It’s been awhile. I missed writing, expressing and connecting with you. But the truth is…I’ve been TIRED. I had a demanding 6 weeks that required long hours and no days off (literally). Yet…
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Transform
What’s the point of living if you’re not growing and transforming? Being stagnant and complacent robs you of becoming your best self and, quite literally, living your best life. Growing pains are real…
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Recharge
It’s been a frustrating week or two. I feel selfish admitting this but I can get worn out from being needed by multiple people, whether it’s at work, in my relationship, my family…
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I Am A Black Woman
Time has definitely been the biggest factor in teaching me what it means to be a black woman in this world, and more importantly, how to embrace and advocate for my identity. There…
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Enjoy the Ride
Success looks different for everyone – it’s so crucial that we learn & accept this fact. I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase “everything has it’s season.” Better yet, let’s make it biblical…