Author: Phylicia

as Destiny’s Child says in their hit song, “free” —  “ain’t no feelin’ like being free! when your mind’s made up + your heart is in the right place, yea.” but what is freedom when you don’t practice what is necessary to maintain it?what does it mean to have “free will” when you don’t use…… Continue reading ain’t no feelin’ like being free!

achievement is coupled with focus for a reason.  side quests, distractions, + excuses all exist as a means to counter focused action making it a challenge to reach the level of success we so often want to enjoy.but you know what else will best suit us in our quest for success?flexibility, firmness, + fairness — all three (well, four including focus) are vital…… Continue reading monumental achievement exists when this arrives

you can freak out about what life gives you, or you can roll with it + make something of it. you always have choices you can make,options you can explore, + opportunities + possibilities you can sift through to see what aligns most with your heart’s desires + life direction. still, it’s important to note…… Continue reading it’s only an obstacle under limited perspective

you still out here taking life for granted, fam? you still don’t see how dope your life is + how good you have it? you still only focusing on what isn’t working for you right now vs. all the opportunities thrown your way?you still holding that grudge? still not acknowledging growth in all parties involved, especially…… Continue reading you still taking your life for granted

when you get the urge to act on your impulses, do this one thing first — pause. pray + ponder. proceed. impulses are awesome at pointing out what’s important to us in the moment.they are also very raw, authentic, + provide honest insight of our thoughts, our fears, + our feelings. however, because we process our impulses so…… Continue reading impulse control got a brand new facelift

whether a situation gets better or worse sounds like it’s in the hands of others, but it’s really up to you, fam. hearing + processing this for the first time may be kinda overwhelming, so let’s chat a little: for a moment, recall a situation or circumstance that brought down your energy levels.as you experienced more…… Continue reading when a situation brings down your energy levels

the thought of hurting someone for sport can turn a sane mind into an anxiety ridden mess. though you may feel justified in the moment, you gain nothing but insight + possible regret from maliciously verbally attacking someone without provocation. + since we are being candid here, there are times when the curse out is warranted. yet, there…… Continue reading sometimes the curse out is warranted

choose which task is most understandable/easier to execute — a) clear your mind or b) in the morning + before doing anything else, set a timer for five minutes, sit down, + focus only on your breath. let’s do another one –a) eat healthy or b) pack a your lunch the night before, being sure…… Continue reading the impact of being detailed oriented

will you achieve your most coveted goals + dreams? will you succeed at whatever you choose to do? idk, fam — will you?that’s a question only you can answer. your perspective shapes your reality.you can see obstacles as setbacks or the end of the road.you can also see them as detours or use them as step stools…… Continue reading will you succeed in life? how to know