Author: Phylicia

“i’m still learning” — three of the most freeing words you can say today. mistakes, failures, missteps, screwing up — all these happen to be labels that don’t fully describe what is truly happening in that moment. all roads lead back to learning.so why not call it what it is? why not call it that? words…… Continue reading three of the most freeing words

true or false: life is hard. if you said true: correct.if you said false: correct.your answer depends on your mindset.”hard” is so open ended, it’s so subjective.all answers + roads lead back to this:your mindset.can you do hard things, fam?if so, what makes this challenge any different than the other hard challenges you’ve faced?if you can do…… Continue reading put yourself lightyears ahead of any challenge

how many times have you experienced a delay + felt angered by it? a traffic jam, a delayed flight, even receiving an incorrect order can have a lot of us sucking our teeth, rolling our eyes, + fussing at anyone who crosses us during that time. it’s a common reaction in today’s society, but it doesn’t have…… Continue reading it doesn’t have to be your norm

go too hard + you risk doing the most. hold back too much + you risk leaving so much on the table. find a steady pace.feel like you are unabashedly giving your best efforts while simultaneously holding space for recovery + readjustment.  a steady pace keeps the energy even keeled + balanced.it keeps our focus…… Continue reading tossing them out is premature

what’s the best way to turn an obstacle into a an opportunity? by taking action. a problem has a hard time existing in your life when you’re focused on a solution, fam. matter of fact, it’s impossible for it to remain a problem when you aren’t energizing it to be one. don’t overhype the issue…… Continue reading ain’t not a one!

the moment we start talking about or thinking about now is the exact moment it passes. thinking about it makes it become more of an aspiration, a goal; something we must achieve. melt into the moment.don’t talk about being here now, don’t think about being here now, be here, now. experience life in real time.feel…… Continue reading when you feel your focus slipping

when you think of a life well lived, what comes to mind? in what ways are you committed to upholding that vision today?  having a well lived life doesn’t just fall into your lap, fam.it requires you to live! it challenges you to go out + trek outside of your comfort zone; to bet on yourself.…… Continue reading a life full of service