#MotivationalMonday Are you HAPPY? Habits That Quietly Steal Your Happiness- How to Take Your Joy Back. I’ve learned the hard way that happiness doesn’t always slip away because of big, dramatic events. More often, it’s the small, everyday habits—the repetitive thoughts, the carried pressures, the roles we juggle, and/or the choices we make via muscle memory that slowly steal our joy. These habits often feel normal or can even feel productive, but they quietly eat away at your emotional...
6 months ago • 5 min read
#MotivationalMonday Rising Above The Clouds Seasonal Depression Hi Everyone! It’s that time of year where the sun starts setting earlier, the weather is cooler, and the energy seems to be heavy. Some may even say the energy is off. Many people suffer from seasonal depression, and they don’t realize it. Some people notice that they thrive better in the warmer months, they enjoy being outside in the sun, and they are just happier. If you are one of those people, it’s okay! Please know there is...
7 months ago • 1 min read
#MotivationalMonday Finding My Voice From my earliest memory, my voice was soft and gentle — soothing, quiet. I was raised in a world where children were to be seen, not heard. Even so, I grew to know that my voice carried words with care, savoring each meaning. Whether it was Easter recitals, classroom projects, or scripture readings, my voice evoked passion, courage, and thought in others — even when I was unaware. But let me ask you this: What have you silenced in yourself that God is...
7 months ago • 4 min read
#MotivationalMonday The Grace You Don't Give Yourself As a mom, wife, daughter, older sister, the ‘strong’ friend, ‘stellar’ employee and whatever other titles I am gifted with, I often times find myself putting my needs on the back burner. Most times I don’t even realize it. I don’t even realize that I am literally trying to create more hours in the day, and we all know that isn’t possible.I have a habit of saying yes to all the tasks that are asked of me from professional to personal....
7 months ago • 2 min read
#MotivationalMonday Intentionality Intentionality… What’s that? Well, I am so glad you asked… It’s taking the driver’s seat in your own life. Instead of drifting through the days or reacting to whatever comes your way, you’re making choices that actually line up with your values, beliefs, and goals. You’re not just busy, you’re moving with purpose. That means pausing before you say “yes,” creating routines that support your growth, and filling your calendar with things that matter to you....
8 months ago • 4 min read
#MotivationalMonday When It's Time To Pivot I don’t know about anybody else, but for me, letting go has never been easy. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, or any situation that’s run its course, I’ve always had a hard time saying goodbye. But here’s what I’ve learned — even in my stubbornness, God is patient with me. Still, when it’s time to go… it’s time to go. I remember working at a store years ago. The environment had grown toxic, but I stayed because the owner was my friend’s mom and I...
8 months ago • 2 min read
#MotivationalMonday Living Perfectly Hey y’all, it’s Jasmine! I promised Tanya a newsletter, so here we are! Time to get a little vulnerable. Honestly, this was hard to write. Not because I didn’t have anything to say, but because I was afraid I wouldn’t say it right. I wanted it to be meaningful because I find this space to be so precious, but the pressure to make it perfect almost convinced me not to write it at all. It got me thinking about all the ways anxiety shows up and what it quietly...
8 months ago • 2 min read
#MotivationalMonday I'm Here For You To my surprise, my staff wanted more. More time together, and more time with me. More time to connect and share life together. It was in that moment that I realized I had built something good. Now don't get it wrong, I have had other moments like this one, but this time it was like there was a magical stamp of approval. A plan was formed, and we decided we would take turns hosting in each other's city since we were all spread out across the state. My...
9 months ago • 1 min read
#MotivationalMonday Perspective Is That Really You? As I opened the website to make this newsletter, the receiving page was nearly blank and stated those words, "Is That Really You?". It's been so long that not even the website recognized me. I wish I could say I knew what happened. Something I was cherishing, (talking to yall via this newsletter), all of a sudden became a huge responsibility that I didn't think I was ready for. Funny though, as I was already doing it. This newsletter got...
9 months ago • 2 min read