I knew I wanted to dive a little deeper into some of the topics covered last year. I just wasn't sure how to go about doing it. Then the idea occurred to do some workshops. But instead of calling them workshops call them glow-up labs. I immediately thought about labs during college. They were one hour and an extension of what we learned in class that sometimes included hands-on practices.Â[...]
This election cycle highlighted the importance of setting political boundaries. Love, respect, quality of life, equity, prosperity, opportunity, and preservation of hard-won rights were all on the ballot. Black women overwhelmingly understood this and voted accordingly. As the vote totals came in and exit poll data came out it became apparent that white and other voters of color chose hat[...]
Celebrating achievements is not an easy task for some. Others have chosen to dim their light out of fear of feeling like an imposter. Cultural expectations can also influence how one celebrates their achievements. This month is worthy of celebration because it's Women's History Month. Women continue to make significant contributions to this world. If acknowledging the milestones and accom[...]
Setting boundaries is a form of self-care. That is a hill I will rest on. Boundaries can be personal, financial, professional, or sexual. As a former serial people pleaser, setting boundaries wasn't easy for me. I learned during that season that setting boundaries was not "being mean." Boundaries taught people how to treat me and honor my existence in their lives. I also experienced deter[...]
Welcome to Finding My Happy. I'm excited about 2024 and I hope you are too. If not, it's okay. I'm glad to be back in the saddle, for real this time. I am grateful to be in this space and appreciate those who stuck around. I can't thank you enough. The Happy newsletter will officially launch in the latter part of January and I couldn't be more thrilled. The newsletter is mental wellness-ce[...]