February has the honor of being both Black History Month and the month that harbors arguably the biggest love holiday, Valentine’s Day. Let’s explore how history and love intersect in the Black community and how that intersection impacts Black women’s pursuit of both money and purpose in their work. A Challenging Love Story […]
January is the month New Year’s resolutions come and go. Despite the best intentions, according to US News and World Report, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. Most people don’t have the commitment, accountability, or support to keep up with their goals when real life settles back in. Most goals that people set […]
Last year I reconnected with my first cousin who has been living in Ghana, West Africa for 26 years. I hadn’t spoken to her for 40 years prior. Like many families, tightly knit connections unraveled after the passing of our grandmother in 1981. We lost track of each other but never lost the love. Not […]
As a coach, I am often asked about relationships. What are healthy boundaries? Should you tolerate emotional abuse? How much is too much? Is it ever okay to break ties with family? Especially close family members, like siblings? Or the ones who are supposed to love you the most, like mothers? The answer is, […]
It’s remarkable that self-love is such an ongoing struggle for many people. Perhaps love is the struggle, no matter how it appears. It’s easy to love the people and things that seem to meet our desires in the moment. My favorite athlete scores! I’m in love. My husband brought me flowers! I’m in love. My […]
“We cannot realize profound joy in our lives if we demand the world gives us what we want.” It’s the first sentence in Step 8, “Embrace Surrender” from 12 Steps to Mind-Blowing Happiness. I have often been asked which of my 12 Steps to Mind-Blowing Happiness™ was most difficult for me. My answer is always […]
Throughout my teen years and into adulthood I’ve been very comfortable saying “yes” to the things I want and “no” to the things I don’t without guilt. As a life coach, I’ve discovered many of my clients have difficulty creating and enforcing personal boundaries, asking for what they want, and declining the things they don’t. […]
February is the month of Black History and Love. If you’re a Black woman like me, it’s a great month to celebrate Black Self-Love! And, if you’re not, I still encourage you to come along for the ride! Who doesn’t need more self-love? So, how do you cultivate self-love when you are part of, […]
Growing up, I was taught that miracles were the playground of saints, not the domain of “regular” people. I was taught that hard work, planning, and maybe some good luck would shape my life. Miracles were Divine authority, far out of my reach. As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to understand that the Holy Spirit […]
Thanksgiving is the largest secular holiday in the U.S. and a time for gathering, cooking and giving thanks. I can’t wait to feel the heat in my kitchen and spend time with family and friends. In my e-book, Mind-Blowing Happiness™ Guide to Self-Care I delved into the affirmation, “Wake up with gratitude. Nourish your mind, […]
Get your copy of The Anger Myth and get a FREE guided meditation and access to our exclusive virtual wellness retreat!