Category: daily encouragement

people can + will find a way to prevent you from receiving or taking what they don’t deem you qualified to receive or take. no, you can’t have any extra help… or money… or time… or resources… especially when:1) they weren’t given the same opportunities + feel you need to get it out the mud like they did 2) they…… Continue reading no one can limit this part of your life

where you wish to be, while possibly attainable, is not where you are right now. what you wish you had, while also possibly attainable, is not what you have right now. start where you are + with what you have, fam.don’t overcomplicate your life by wishing you were in a certain situation, building all the hypothetical…… Continue reading where you wish you were right now

you may not feel like you can do a lot in this moment, but there is one thing you can most certainly do right now: do your best, fam. now isn’t the time to cut corners, to reason with yourself to do the bare minimum, no –do your best + the rest will fall into place.…… Continue reading now isn’t the time to cut corners

imagine walking into a restaurant + saying, “i’m hungry” + leaving it at that.  even after someone asks you, “what do you want to eat?”, you don’t say a word knowing damn well you: 1) don’t eat any + every thing presented to you  + 2) have a taste for something in particular. instead of disclosing your…… Continue reading you need more details, fam

don’t be swayed by the perceived positive or the perceived negative remarks + comments. whether you receive praise or someone is coming for your neck, do your best to not react. accept that people have their opinions + give yourself space to move forward in grace.one minute people like you + love what you do,…… Continue reading was it praise or was it criticism?

change, in theory, is a fairly simple task to execute + implement. you decide that you want different than what you’re experiencing, change a few things in your life, + bam: a new experience leading to instant gratification. in reality, change is one of the most difficult tasks one can undertake.due to our various comfort…… Continue reading change, in theory, is easy + fast

like there ain’t no mountain high or no valley low, there isn’t a circumstance that can keep you from living life on your own terms. situations + circumstances can’t bring you to an impasse, fam.the only person who has the power to stop you from moving forward or to distract you from your goal is you. today, realize…… Continue reading life beyond your current situation

your confidence has a hard time sticking around when: you’re constantly questioning yourself + your capabilities you don’t believe your efforts are good enough to qualify as your best you fail to take responsibility for your own life fam — sit + listen.you’ve always had what it takes to do what must be done…if you…… Continue reading your confidence’s happy place

sometimes, the only way to move forward is to move backwards. today, think about what got you to where you are right now. grace + mercy have played a huge part in your life, fam.not only that, your lowest times have taught you how to navigate through obstacles, how to incorporate your creativity, + how to…… Continue reading it’s okay to go back before going forward

contrary to what you may have heard, life’s path has never been straight + narrow.  on the twisty, windy, road we call life, you will be met with dead ends, dips + turns, + detours in excess. don’t get overwhelmed by the jungle, rather take an opportunity to enjoy the wildlife. as you journey today, take in the sounds,…… Continue reading moving straight + narrow on a windy path