Self-esteem
I Cannot and Will Not Give What I Don’t Have
Read this article on Substack! Earlier this year I published this video where I talked about how standing your ground should be an expectation specifically when being wrongfully oppressed. Most people aren’t going to let anyone push them around for too long, at least I think so. That’s what I felt was happening to me…
A Moment to Reflect
For the first time in a long time I have an opportunity to reflect. I’ve been reflecting over a lot. I heard Michelle Obama say that she is laying more claim over her story and is utilizing her wisdom from her experience. I heard another content creator share how sometimes we get to endure things…
How to Get Comfortable Around and With Money
Disclaimer: This article is NOT financial advice. This content is designed to supplement your existing knowledge. Speak to your own financial advisor for anything related to your finances personal, business, or otherwise. No matter where you are in your financial life, you have one. Money is an important aspect to drawing breath and walking around…
3 Ways to Improve your Self-esteem
Read this article on Substack! Self-esteem is self-respect. What is the value in self-respect and why improve self-esteem? Well, if you do not respect you, how can you expect others to respect you? having respect means having a deep adoration and holding someone or something in high regard. When people talk about having a low…
You MUST Respect Yourself
This Season
There are so many thoughts to gather. My new year started with a phone call. My uncle called and gave me a save-the-date. I’m considerate and I like the idea of being there for those who have been there for me; but, here I am again. And the messed up part is even though I’m…
Scope Creep
Over the course of the last month either directly or indirectly, I’ve been getting the same message, “do less.” I’ve railed against scope creep in my private time and prophetic utterances. In a podcast I recorded I had a business leader and professional flat out tell me that I’m better off refining my current offerings…
Here’s Why You May Not Be Getting Ahead in Life
Read this article on Substack! Sometimes life can call for extreme measures. There have been times in my life when things seem-not boring, but plain. Boring isn’t the worst thing in the world. But plain to me almost feels like a malaise. One day you find yourself in a routine, doing things on autopilot. But…
How to Develop Your Mindfulness Habit
Mindfulness was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. He is a micro-biologist and American Professor who developed Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in 1979. His purpose for doing so was to aid in physical pain management. Kabat-Zinn was inspired by Buddhism and incorporated some of its principles into his practice. In the Buddhist teachings mindfulness translates to a…
Why Follow your Passions?
I graduated from college with my master’s degree in Applied Social and Community Psychology in 2019. In school I studied mental health and the consequences of various individual interests and influences on organizations. I was straight lace. I wanted to do my part to make sure things were done right, and I wanted to make…