The way 2020 is going, I’m not sure if I should feel anything about a new month. It feels like the first half of the year was 6 years. But, I digress. Nothing about this year has gone as planned but since I’m still here, I thought it was prudent to reevaluate my goals and…
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Working on a Goal? Be Shameless
Can I let you in on a little secret? As a creative, I often feel judged by others for being made this way. While I am ambitious in my daily work efforts—public relations is a real job, I carry a sense of shame as I pursue what I want as a writer and content creator….
Monday Motivation | You Can Bloom Where You’re Planted
I’m a week late writing for this month. But, my sharing my personal goals while my community, the Black community, is actively fighting for social justice seemed trite. Today, I wanted to share one of my favorite quotes by Alice Walker. Just in case you’re not familiar with her and her work, Walker is most…
7 Lessons I Learned by Studying My Mom’s Life
Life is filled with lessons. We learn some lessons as a result of our failures and successes. Some are learned by watching others. Growing up, I didn’t always value the treasure I had in the blessing of my mom. Yes, she spent lots of time with us, sharing her love of baking and having discussions…
Friday Find: Workout Equipment I Love to Use Right Now
On March 16, when schools closed in my county, I weighed over 200 pounds. That is embarrassing to type. Note: If you’re one of those people who are okay with being overweight, kudos to you. I don’t like being overweight and I hate the way it makes me feel. Today, I’m happy to report that I am…
Biscuits, Boys, and Babies: Mothered by My Mom
Note: I wrote Biscuits, Boys, and Babies years ago for a magazine that no longer exists. I decided to share it here. I hope you enjoy it. “I’m blessed, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Do you want to know why? Because I’m a mother, but that’s only half of it. I’m blessed because, when…
Be Mindful: 4 Ways to Make Better Decisions
Have you ever said or done something in the heat of the moment, only to regret it later? I have. All cases of regret come from an undesired end outcome. I guess that’s why “Habit 2” in Franklin Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is “Begin with the end in mind.” Mindful decision-making…
May 2020 Goals, Gripes, and Grit | Goodbye Gluten
Although the great State of Georgia has reopened, I’m still practicing social distancing. I’m also giving up gluten. But, enough about gluten. For some accountability, I’m posting my May goals. Goals + Gluten I’ve known that I have a gluten sensitivity since 2015 but have failed miserably in eliminating gluten from my diet. I’m a self-professed…