Originally Published by the National Urban League Young Professionals for the Mental Health Month 2020 Blog Series: I define self-love as a conscious decision to commit to personal worth, awareness, and happiness, without compromising ones’ well-being to take care of others. Essentially, M.O.E. (Me Over Everything). I know that may sound a little selfish,... Continue Reading →
Monday Motivation: How to Stay Motivated
Just wanted to remind you: Don't get overwhelmed with the day to day. If you have to take it one hour, one min, one second at a time, then so be it. Find the silver lining Vision boards are a great way to SEE what you want to accomplish Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable,... Continue Reading →
Ugly Duckling Chronicles: Ghosted
My life is a joke. Seriously though lol the things that happen like...its crazy. But we're here today cuz I got ghosted on....again... Ghosted (v.)- When you are talking to a potential significant other or person you're interested in getting to know better and all of a sudden they disappear and your phone calls, text messages, and DM's go unanswered with out an explanation, indefinitely.
Ugly Duckling Chronicles: Windows to Her Soul
I really think it's important to tell people how you see them. Good, bad, or indifferent. With tact of course. It can really be a catalyst to growth, self-awareness, and self love. I also think its important to ask for that.
Ugly Duckling Chronicles: It’s Not You, It’s Me
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye." -Miss Piggy
When Love Don’t Love You Back
Loving someone who doesn't love you back is really an emotional roller coaster. But how can someone love you.....How can you love someone...if you don't know how to love...if you don't love yourself..if you don't know how to be loved? A lesson I am learning daily. Loving others. Loving my-self. As imperfect as I am. As God created me and loves me unconditionally...
Am I Good Enough?
Confidence is so attractive! Why? Because it shows acceptance of personal flaws and qualities. It shows that you know who you are and what you have to offer. It's assertive and sometimes even intentional, as far as going for what you want. It's fearless. It's intriguing, making people want to know more. It kinda has this magnetic pull. Think about it. Who doesn't gravitate towards people who have confidence?......