Category: daily encouragement

experiencing darkness isn’t all bad, fam. when you think about it, dope things happen in the darkness — babies are born  seeds germinate yes, even those picture perfect moments captured on film need to be developed in a darkroom when you’re going through some tough stuff, remember this: darkness cannot exist without the light. + guess…… Continue reading yes, even those picture perfect moments…

whatever they choose to do is on them + guess what? it’s doesn’t have to stop you from doing you. you have free will + your actions don’t have to be contingent upon what others may think, say, or do. people are going to talk regardless of what you choose to do with your life. they are entitled to their opinion…… Continue reading you’re pretty well-versed in the topic of…

get excited about today, fam! nah, this isn’t your typical day of the week. today is your day! routine doesn’t mean boring, sis. though you may be participating in the same activities you’ve done for quite a while now, this is a new day ainnit? today deserves a fresh take; a new outlook. though things appear the same,…… Continue reading for quite a while now

as you create + execute your to-do list today, don’t forget to check this off: to simply be. busyness ain’t always productive.what is productive is you being yourself without having to show for it. find what sparks joy in your life.what tickles your fancy, sis?what prompts you to smile every time you experience it?what gives…… Continue reading bustin’ your ass to get results

your existence is greater than any problem you are facing today, fam. beyond your immediate worries + frustrations lies a part of you that no challenge can touch. that place holds your persistence,your drive,your passion,your problem-solving skills,your creativity, your determination,+ your true essence + being.you are so much more than your human experiences, sis. no past mistake or…… Continue reading here one moment, gone the next

no matter what happens today, you can control the following: your outlook + perspectiveyour reactionyour attitudeyour feelingsyour mindsetyour energy + focusyour thoughtsyour beliefs no use getting caught up thinking about situations that aren’t meant for you to fully understand. accept experiences for what they are + decide how you want to behave in thosemoments. not every…… Continue reading no matter what happens today

navigating your way through a challenge while it tests your skills, knowledge base, + beliefs is quite daunting.  on the flip side, when you choose to undertake challenges, you inadvertently strengthen your skills, deepen your knowledge base, refine your beliefs, + help to build your confidence. challenges bring out the best in you, sis. yea, there may be…… Continue reading on the flip side

since your mind can’t differentiate between what you’ve imagined life to be + life as you know it,  use your imagination to create the life you most desire.  start with broad ideas, then narrow down the vision by adding rich texture + fine detail to it.  what are you doing in this vision? what successes are you…… Continue reading your current reality

whatever you do, don’t go back. there’s nothing substantial left in your comfort zone. you’ve exhausted all possibilities there. there’s no growth to make, no learning to do, + living a full + rich life ain’t happening in such a mundane space. trust your calling, fam. something is asking you to move away; to get out.…… Continue reading something is asking you to…

why is there such a push to celebrate the small wins? well, first of all… life be lifin’. we struggle. we fall short. we fail. at the same time, we thrive, we survive, + we do some dope ass shit! when life’s up, it’s stuck.when it’s down, it can get downright discouraging. you’ve seen yourself in a funk before… hard times, ainnit?so,…… Continue reading who’s not going through something?