When we talk about procrastination, we all focus on tasks that have not been done but there’s another form of procrastination that I’d like to focus on today, and that is when your preparation turns into procrastination.
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The millennial generation has been called many things but perhaps the most prominent words are entitled, selfish and lazy. I’m not sure to what extent these sentiments are true, but I know plenty of millennials that are the exact opposite of these terms. One thing I can state about our generation is the value that we place on fairness and equality.
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Kids are such a blessing but boy oh boy ain’t they challenging! I can honestly say, I now have a slight idea into how much God truly loves us by being a parent – the unconditional, sacrificial love. The kind of love that is faithful, patient and boundless. When you have kids, you get to experience that kind of love and then it hits you that that is the kind of love that God has for you. It’s mind-blowing!
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“If you’re having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn’t you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves not because you don’t want to change but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. What we fail to realize is that when we repeat the 1% errors day after day, replicating the same poor decisions, rationalizing mistakes, and so forth – this leads to toxic results. Success is a product of daily habits not once-in-a-lifetime transformation” (Atomic Habits, James Clear)
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You all know black is classic elegant color that will never go out of style. I was thrilled to find this bodycon mini dress from Femme Luxe Finery. There’s something about the puff mesh floral sleeves that elevate this mini from simple to glam. It’s the perfect outfit for a date night (depending on where you are going), going to the club or a party like New Year’s Eve. It’s a bit on the tight side, so be sure to order a size up for more comfort.
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I have a lot of questions today - have you ever asked yourself, “How much do I really love myself?” I know, that’s a really random question that I have never asked myself either, but I think it’s worth asking. Do you love yourself enough to have love left over to give to others? Is it possible to love others while hating yourself?
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Is quarantine turning you into a little piglet? You are not the only one! I started feeling like one after a few weeks of not working out and eating all the junk that I wanted to eat simply because I was bored. Let’s be intentional about scheduling time to work out but most importantly, to eat healthy. We can do this!!
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The question I get over and over again is – how do you manage to do everything that you do on a daily basis? I’m glad you asked. Have you ever heard the saying, “If you want anything done, give it to a busy person?” I have found that to be very true. At the end of the way, we all have 24 hours and what we choose to do with it is entirely up to us. In this post, I’m sharing my regular routine that helps me stay grounded and get things that most people would not have time for.
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When people counteract the #BlackLivesMatter slogan with #AllLivesMatter, I say you are absolutely right in stating that all lives matter. HOWEVER, when we say that black lives matter, we are simply bringing to the forefront the issue that, for a very long time, black lives have not treated as if they matter. The #blacklivesmatter slogan simply means that all lives matter INCLUDING black lives.
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What we say to ourselves is as significant as what we say to others. Have you ever wondered why we are so hard on ourselves and yet are easily forgiving towards others? If it's unacceptable for other people to say mean things to you, why is it acceptable for you to say mean things to yourself?
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Working from home is a new concept for most people during this corona virus pandemic. For some, it’s exciting to not have to wake up early to go into the office. For others, the idea of working from home in a tight space with their spouse, kids, dogs, and everything else in between sounds like hell. So how do you ensure that you are able to successfully work from home daily and remain sane during quarantine?
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Let’s be honest - often, we don’t get a lot of things done because we lack the discipline needed to get things done. If you don’t feel like waking up earlier than you should, you don’t do it. If you don’t feel like going to the gym, you don’t do it. If you don’t feel like eating healthy, you don’t do it. If you don’t feel like doing your devotion, you don’t do it. So how do we practice discipline and divorce our feelings in 2020?
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One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the years is mastering the ability to say no to people. Most times we make commitments to things that we don’t really want to do because we are afraid to say no and hurt people’s feelings.
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Dressing up in September can get a bit tricky because the weather is unpredictable. It’s a weird phase where it gets cold in the mornings / evenings and gets hot during the day. My end of summer/early fall outfit essentials always comprise of jumpsuits, long sleeved shirts, long pants, light blazer and closed toe shoes.
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Have you ever heard a song that just made you feel so sad, or made you feel like dancing, or made you feel like falling on your knees in worship? Music has the power to move people, words have the power to change people. Everything that you consume is affecting you one way or the other. What are you listening to?
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We all know that one person that as soon as they walk into a room, your mood instantly changes and you ask yourself, ‘why are they here?’ We also know that one person that as soon as they walk into a room, everyone is so happy that he/she is there. Which one are you? Are you grumpy and always complaining that you make people not want to be around you? Are you aware that you are emotionally draining your friends and family whether in person or over the phone?
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The most amazing thing happens to a woman’s body when she’s pregnant – the miracle of carrying a baby and having it feed from you in utero is just unfathomable. The body goes though so many changes during this period, it’s no wonder, women don’t really tend to feel like themselves.
The joy comes when you get to see the tiny human you have been carrying in person. Nothing compares to the warmth you feel when you see their eyes open for the first time, when you see them smile for the first time, when they say their first words, or take their first walk. It’s a lot of FIRSTS that will get you excited every single time.
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As the year draws to a close, it’s imperative to take a moment to reflect on your life in the past year - challenges that you have overcome, prayers that have been answered, and asking God to search your heart to see where you need to change and become a better person.
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This past weekend, WM Hope Foundation hosted its second annual fundraising dinner, on December 1st, to commemorate World AIDS Day. It’s always a great pleasure to see people united for a great cause that in many ways, has affected each one of us in one way or another. According to a report by the World Health Organization, as of 2017, there were 36.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide; 940,000,000 died from the disease.
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The world is very unkind and I think each of us can make an effort to show a little kindness to one person and they in turn, will be kind to someone else. Kindness is contagious. Everytime somene is kind to me, I always find myself going out of my way, to be kind to someone else.
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