Growth looks good on me!

I am so proud of myself and the woman I’ve become. When I look back over my life, I can see the way I’ve grown mentally over the years. This does my spirit good, because for a big chunk of my adult life, I carried the same mindset. Insanity: Doing the same thing over and…

Be yourself, trust me, it’s enough.

Confession time. I often find myself asking God, to help me find the special thing about myself that makes me unique. I especially have been praying this prayer for the last year, because I realize, that in order to stand out, you must be different.  I feel like once I tap into that one thing that…

A breakup may hurt, but it can also be a blessing in disguise.

Sometimes, the hardest part about going through a breakup is knowing that you compromised way too much of yourself. Although it may hurt, it’s a blessing in disguise, because it’s a reminder that you must take care of yourself first. Your peace of mind is of the upmost importance. You must also learn to set…

The sudden urge to cry | How being strong for so long can take its toll on your mental health.

Transparency moment, and by no means am I an expert in matters regarding mental health. I’m just going by the things I’ve personally experienced, as well as things I’ve witnessed other people go through. Being strong for so long can be tough. Lately, I’ve been getting sudden urges to cry. It happens at least once…

Caged in: The problem with living in defense mode.

Living in defense mode gives a false sense of security. Instead of protecting yourself from your fears, you’re actually caging yourself in with them. By getting out of your own head, being truthful with yourself, and facing your fears, you can break the chains that binds you to past traumas. When faced with a situation…

Good morning! Wake up and affirm it!| Mind right affirmation 4: I will be bold in my pursuit of my destiny!

Don’t be timid in your gifts and abilities. It’s time to boldly affirm who you are in Christ and walk into the destiny God has for you. Listen to today’s affirmation by pressing play, above.

New book alert. A must read for single women.

Sometimes as women, we over compromise ourselves and sacrifice so much in relationships, that when we become single, it’s hard to understand who we are outside of being attached to someone. We can be oblivious of how to be single, so oftentimes, we settle… Instead of waiting on Mr. Right, we settle for Mr. Right…

Transparency moment: I’m STILL in the wilderness…

Transparency moment. I’ve been in what feels like the wilderness for going on seven years now. What started off as a temporary move, in order to come up with a greater plan for my life, has turned into this journey where I know that I’m moving forward, yet I am stuck in the same place….

Week one as a one on one: The challenges of being an EC-TA for a student who’s bipolar, adhd, and autistic.

It takes a lot of patience, understanding, commitment and constant prayers for strength. I had a fair warning in advance about certain behaviors my student has, even before I accepted this position. Knowing these things, I turned down another job offer and decided to take on the challenge of being an EC-TA. I went to…

Afternoon prayer for those who feel hopeless. Proverbs 3:6, “Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

Being saved doesn’t mean we’re numb to the challenges we face in the world. We are all human and when times are rough, it’s a reminder to go deeper in our faith in God. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or frustration, don’t lose hope; say this prayer. God, I’m stressed out. I know…