Back in January, I attended a workshop in L.A. and we were separated into random groups. I met this sweet bubbly woman named Ronda. We sat together during the majority of the workshop that weekend sharing notes and chatting on breaks. We really hit it off and had a lot in common both in our …
This guest post is written by Jade, business and legal strategist. Hey girl, hey! Imagine, going to school, getting good grades, getting married, getting the apartment (working on the house), and BAM you are BROKE as HELL! I did everything society told me. They told me to go to school and get a good job the …
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When Niki got in touch with me recently to write a piece on self-love, I quickly jumped at the chance. I thought, "yeah, I can do this. Writing about self-love, surely it’s not that hard?!" But actually, for me, it has been really tough. I’ve been mulling over what to write for days, weeks in …
When the topic of self-love comes up, there are so many different reactions. It makes some people squeamish and uncomfortable. Some people equate self-love with being selfish (I'll admit, I used to be one of those people). I didn't used to have a healthy perspective of self-love. I surely didn't value it much less cultivate …
I recently read a post on Instagram where a lady opened up in a raw and incredible way that really spoke to me. In the post, she was sharing about the feeling of defeat that she sometimes feels in the battle to be seen on social media. She was frustrated with how the algorithms impacted …
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Something I've gained a better understanding of on my journey of self-love is the difference between deserving and worthiness. I used to feel worthless which in turn made me feel I wasn't deserving of love. After dedicating the past several years cultivating my self-love, I've realized that love isn't about being deserving at all. By …
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Those are some wise words that were once easier said than done in my life. As tough as that pill was to swallow, I eventually had to. It wasn't easy but I had to get over myself, my excuses, and my complaints in order to make my life better.
Don't be pushed by your problems, be led by your dreams. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Don't ever let someone tell you, you can't do something. Not even me. You got a dream, you got to protect it. People can’t do something themselves, they want to tell you you can’t do it. You want something, go get it. Period. -The Pursuit of Happyness On Saturday evening we watched "The Pursuit of …
Stressed? Anxious? Can’t sleep? Meditation can help! Maybe you’ve heard about the benefits of mediation but you aren’t convinced. Perhaps you have some doubts or reservations. There is now considerable clinical evidence to prove that meditation is good for your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. A 2014 study¹ showed that mindfulness-based practices were effective in supporting people suffering from …
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