Hey glow getters! We're about to embark on something that's going to shift everything – a 30-day gratitude challenge that's more than just another self-help trend. This is about radical self-love, intentional living, and creating a life that reflects your most abundant self. In a world that constantly tells black women to hustle harder, do more, be more – we're flipping the script. Gratitude isn't about toxic positivity. It's about anchoring in appreciation for what you already have, recognizing and owning your magic, honoring your journey, and creating space for joy exactly where you are.
Read MoreHappy Friday, glow getters! As I continue to ease into the new year and gear up for the big 4-0 in August, I've got an incredible lineup of books planned. Some of you might recall my pride and excitement in reading 12 books back in 2022. While achieving that goal meant the world to me, I've since learned that it's more valuable to take my time and fully digest a book rather than sticking to a timeline. With that in mind, I may or may not get to or through all the books on my list. However, book 1 holds my unwavering commitment, as I know it will leave the most profound impact. So, let's dive into my list, and I'd love for you to join me in exploring these books.
Read MoreHappy New Year glow getters! Is it me or did 2023 fly by?! As start a new year, there's this excitement in the air for a fresh start. Rather than immediately chasing new goals, I look forward to easing in the new year by making January my reset month. I hope you’ll join me as it's a chance to look back, catch our breath, and set the tone for the months ahead. Today, I’m sharing why January is our month for realigning, recalibrating, and owning our journey and how you can do this along with me.
Read MoreThis post has been on my heart to write for some time now. When I lost my dad in 2020, I was so comforted by how family and friends supported me during such a difficult time. That experience also taught me ways to show up for others, along with things to avoid. Grief is a deeply personal journey, and when someone we care about is navigating the challenging path of loss, it's crucial to offer support in a way that respects their unique experience. Holding space for those grieving requires a delicate balance of presence, empathy, and understanding. In this post, we'll explore meaningful ways to provide comfort and support during such difficult times.
Read MoreSetting goals is a powerful way to envision our desired future and to motivate ourselves to go after it. However, the journey from setting a goal to achieving it is rarely a straight path. This is where creating roadmaps comes into play. Just as a map guides travelers on a journey, a well-constructed roadmap serves as a guide for navigating the process towards success.
Read MoreDo you have too many tabs open in your brain? I know many times I do, so let’s talk about it. In our fast-paced world, our lives are often cluttered with countless open tabs not just in our brains, but also on our phones and computers, too. This overabundance of information and seemingly urgent tasks can lead to feelings of overwhelm and hinder our productivity. Closing excess tabs, both literally and figuratively, can significantly improve our focus and bring a sense of peace. Today, I’m sharing 8 ways I declutter my digital space and free my mind for increased productivity and to lessen anxiety.
Read MoreIt’s a mid year check in! No matter how the last 6 months have gone, don’t count 2023 out. Follow these 4 steps to win this year!
Read MoreThere’s a productivity tool I'm loving, and best of all, it’s right on my iPhone. If you’re anything like me, you probably use the Notes app on your phone a lot. It truly lives up to its name by being a great place to store notes. For the past several months, I’ve been obsessed with the checklist feature within Notes. The checklist feature has allowed me to create my to do lists and a variety of checklists right on my phone. See how it works…
Read MoreAlright glow getters, let’s talk about our 2023 goals! I know that January and sometimes even February are reset months, but now that we’re in March, it’s time to start taking action on some of our goals for the year. When it’s comes to goal planning and execution, I like to follow the SMART criteria — Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Now, I’ve previously talked about goal planning, but today I want to talk about goal categories.
Read MoreA big focus of the glow getter mantra is a commitment to achieving our goals. One way that helps us to achieve our goals is to have systems and tools in place that allow us to work smarter. A tool that has helped me to do just that is Loom, which I’ve been using faithfully for the last 4 years. Loom is a video tool and a new mode of communication for today’s digital and global workforce, and for personal use as well. You get the focus of asynchronous work (less meetings!) with all the humanity, emotion, and fun of video. Loom allows you to record your camera and screen, and instantly share the video with a link. Simply put it’s a game changer. Since I want the glow getter gang to be equipped to go after your goals, today I’m diving deep in how you can use Loom both personally and professionally.
Read MoreAs they say, all good things must come to an end. We've made it to the final day of the daily 7 series, and I hope this series has been insightful. Before we end this, I'm sharing my 7th daily focus, along with a guide to help you cultivate your own daily focuses - whether that's 7, 5 or 3 things.
Read MoreFun, enjoyment, rest, relaxation, and leisurely activities are so important. Many of us spend countless hours working and adulting in general, so taking a break to do something enjoyable or relaxing is essential.
Read MoreTime…365 days, 12 months, 24 hours, 1,440 minutes. Money…something we all spend, and at the same time want to keep and increase. That said, one can't help but to focus on time and money. My focus as of late has been centered around investing my time and money wisely, and sowing seeds that in turn will reap a harvest.
Read MoreMy personal and professional mission and vision are a big focus for me. They keep me up at night. Offering my gifts to the world, fulfilling my purpose and pursuing my dreams are on my mind daily.
Read MoreI don't believe that any of us are meant to do life alone. ‘Your people’ aren't the same as mine, but we all have our person/people who are an important part of our lives. The most important people in my life are my family, so loving on, caring for and spending time with them is something I prioritize. Journeying through life with them is my greatest joy.
Read MoreAs the saying goes, self-care is not selfish. Self-care in it's simplest form is caring for one's self. Self care is an act of self love, so because I love myself, I'm working on being more intentional in this area. Let’s dig into my thoughts on self care, and how I’m working to prioritize it daily.
Read MoreI've been working hard to trade in the #allthethings mentality for a more simplified and intentional way of focusing. Insert the Daily 7, which I shared with my newsletter tribe in February and received such good feedback on. That’s why I’m bringing highlights from the Daily 7 to the blog. This 7 day series was created to help us better cultivate our daily focuses for peace, success and happiness.
Read MoreAs the saying goes, when we fail to plan, we plan to fail. This is why really thinking through our goals and outlining the steps to achieve them is so key for success. As quarter one is soon coming to an end, I wanted to share how I’ve been goal planning thus far this year, along with some tips to help you achieve your goals this year.
Read MoreThe more you know, the more you grow! Check out the 12 books I’m reading this year that are sure to help me as I grow and glow. Let’s read them together!
Read MoreFall is a great season to focus on gratitude, aside from just Thanksgiving Day. Although 2020 has had tons of challenges, we still have a lot to be thankful for that we sometimes overlook. With this in mind, I'm challenging all of us (me included) to take part in my year end challenge…
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