"The universe is fully aware of the things that you speak and think. Therefore, you must be careful of the energy that you put out." I consider myself one of the most impatient people in the world. I like what I like when I want it the way that I want it. It's not my... Continue Reading →
How Do People Perceive You When They See You?
"It made me think. What do people think when they see me?" "You look like the kind of woman that just sits around and does nothing all day. Like you really don't get out there and work or really have to." I'm in a Facebook group and the discussion was about relationships- of course. I can't... Continue Reading →
Change- Let’s Talk About Inclusion
As I grow older, I think more about what I can do to contribute to a better society. Growing up I dreamed of graduating from college and having a successful career. I imagined my career to be fulfilling and worth bragging about. I wanted to wake up every morning excited about my job. After over... Continue Reading →
Making Real Changes to Inclusion
"By all means, I’m grateful for my journey and feel that everything happens for a reason." As I grow older, I think more about what I can do to contribute to a better society. Growing up I dreamed of graduating from college and having a successful career. I imagined my career to be fulfilling and... Continue Reading →
Reduce Your Stress by Shifting Your Mindset
"Before I was aware of this, countless negative thoughts flowed through my mind throughout the day. As a result, I was more pessimistic about life and my destiny." Negative thoughts and emotions are common contributors to stress. Replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts, also called cognitive restructuring, is an important element of living a stress-free... Continue Reading →
Monday Motivation- Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
"So whether you see the glass as half full or half empty is truly perspective." You've most likely heard the adage about seeing the glass half full or half empty. It is one that kind of annoys me. There are so many different ways to look at this. If you look at the glass as... Continue Reading →
Body Image: Interpreting Maya Angelou’s Phenomenal Woman
Body image has always been my issue. When I’m slim, I have no hips or ass. When I gain weight, my body turns into an interesting Sponge Bob sort of dimension. My boobs are loyal and remain not fazed by pounds going up or down. They love me so much; they’ve decided to hang out... Continue Reading →
A Message To All The Lucky Girls
Nearly 38 years ago, I was apparently the apple of my fathers eye. I have heard stories of how he would spoil me rotten, give me whatever I wanted. He had high hopes for me and was proud of his baby girl. Fast forward a few years - my parents are no longer together. Mom... Continue Reading →
Blog Rewind- I Want To Start A Fitness Plan: Where Should I Start?
"When you have finally decided that "enough is enough" and that you need to get in shape, congratulate yourself, as the most important work has already been done." Click to read I Want To Start A Fitness Plan: Where Should I Start?
Monday Morning Motivation- Gratitude
Gratitude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. "she expressed her gratitude to the committee for their support" synonyms: gratefulness, thankfulness, thanks, appreciation, indebtedness; Websters Dictionary Life is not a cakewalk for some. It can be incredibly difficult and challenging. What's easy is to be thankful when... Continue Reading →


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