Author: Phylicia

picture someone you love, trust, + admire telling you that everything will be okay. who did you see in that moment? did you, by chance, see yourself? often times we are looking for answers, for clarity + reassurance from others when the reassurance we crave resides within.  we have a knowing — a special “spidey” sense…… Continue reading a deep + intimate knowing

the way you see yourself has a powerful impact on your quality of life. you believe you ain’t shit, likely your actions + behaviors will reflect ain’t shitness (i made up that word). luckily for you, you are the shit.you have so many wonderful qualities about yourself. you contribute regularly to your community, you aren’t running yourself ragged…… Continue reading a powerful impact on your quality of life

you know why that challenge keeps poppin’ back up, right? you haven’t solved it! that same way of thinking that got you into your mess isn’t the same thinkin’ that’s gonna get you out.once you embrace that concept, that particular challenge? oh, it’s gonna head on out! in the past, you’ve habitually used a certain…… Continue reading you ain’t ’bout that life anymore

it takes a special person to be sure of themselves even in the face of adversity. that person who bets on themselves when the chips are down, when the cards dealt to them are “trash”, + when everyone bets against them? whew — that’s courage personified right there! i know you’ve got it in you, fam. that same…… Continue reading that’s courage personified right there!

because life is life + it be lifin’ all the time, things won’t always go the way you wanted or hoped it would go. because you know this tid bit, you may feel inclined to hold back, especially when you feel a lack of reciprocity. do your best + forget the rest, fam. it’s not about…… Continue reading the way you wanted or hoped it would go

what is it that you want more than anything right now? this isn’t a rhetorical question, nor is it a trick question designed to entice you to settle.think big.you’ve already accepted + experienced the bare minimum –now is the time to go all out, fam! imagine yourself with exactly what you want, only imagine it from your…… Continue reading consider this “prep work”

how do you react when you’re met with criticism? do you take it personal? do you allow it to affect your mood? take the time to consider the source before reacting. actually, scratch that. feel free to challenge me on this (i’m open to dialogue), but… believing that only a certain type of person can criticize…… Continue reading take the time to consider the source

there’s you, there’s your desires, + then there’s your life journey. rarely, if ever, is the journey a straight line. sometimes you move in circles until you decide to move different because you’re tired of exhausting your energy going no where.sometimes your journey starts out linear + then boom: detour pops up! now you’re scurrying…… Continue reading carefully + meticulously planned