Are you tight on money or short on time? Then this is the perfect budget-friendly way to make a Valentine’s Day gift for your toddler(s)! What You’ll Need gift bags (you can find solid Valentine’s Day colors at Dollar Tree; they come in a set of 3) Candy (Target, Walmart, Kroger, and pretty much any…
2020 in Review
There is NO doubt that 2020 was a very wild year. I wouldn’t even call it a wild ride because rides are supposed to be fun. This year was far from fun. 2020 has left a very bad taste in my mouth, to say the least. The pandemic hit me square the chest when I…
Your Genuine Self Series: Self-Criticism
In this four-part series, I’ll be taking you on a journey about the four ways to become your genuine self. Part Two: Self-Criticism I think this term is self-explanatory. There are two forms of criticism: negative and positive (also known as constructive criticism). Negative Criticism We all know words are powerful. The power…
Your Genuine Self Series: Self-Awareness
In this four-part series, I’ll be taking you on a journey about the four ways to become your genuine self. Part One: Self-Awareness What is self-awareness? Dictionary version says having knowledge or being conscious. To me, it is the mirror looking into your inner self. It’s about realizing who you are. Reality Check…
Why I Chose to Take Control of My Mental Health
When most people think about therapy, they imagine lying on a long chair and just speaking to a therapist about their problems in life. In a sense, that’s what therapy is. The best explanation I received was directly from my therapist: “therapy is just a conversation with purpose.” Just like our physical health is important…
How to Enhance Consistency in Your Life
Transparency moment: I struggle HEAVILY with being consistent. It’s not even in one specific area in my life: it’s a part of EVERYTHING that I do! I have a hard time keeping a routine with my daughter. Anytime I start working out, I never keep a solid routine in doing it. I’ll workout for two…
An Open Letter to My Black Brothers and Sisters
They say when it rains, it pours. Seems like we just can’t catch a break, huh? I know. I’m tired. Actually… I’m mad, sad, drained, and exhausted. This weighs on me so heavily. I know you feel it too. The weight is just unbearable. To live in fear. That clench in your gut when you…