Category: daily encouragement

think, for a second, how people discover new things. what do you think is required of someone to discover, embrace, + create newness in life?for one, people who discover new things tend to not mind being uncomfortable.they love to explore uncharted territory, unabashedly facing their fears along the way to see what’s new + different…… Continue reading the dangers of the comfort zone

our feelings have a habit of telling us that we can’t muster up the willingness to do something that we know must be done. they love telling us that since we aren’t in the mood to get something done + since we aren’t feeling “it” right now, that the task must go undone until we’re ready to do…… Continue reading we ain’t in the mood for all that right now

you know it by the names of discipline, steadfastness, persistence, patience, + intention now, but these aren’t anything new you haven’t explored before now. you’ve been doing these actions for a long time, fam.how do you think you learned how to roll over, walk, talk, or communicate your wants + needs over the years? innately, you figured…… Continue reading you’re not new to this, you’re true to this!

it happened. it’s done. let it go. the past is the past, fam.there is nothing you can do to change what took place then; however, you can change what happens now. today, focus on what you can do now.forgive yourself from past transgressions,  accept that what’s happened is for the best,  +  commit to letting the hurt,…… Continue reading it happened. it’s done. let it go.

you have a reason to be kind today + that reason has nothing to do with the other person or their actions. kindness is for you, too.it can quench your soul, it can inspire you to do your best, + it can set you up to achieve dope things. today, be kind to yourself!resist the urge…… Continue reading a little bit of this goes a long way

no, the situation didn’t call for your attitude, but as a response you decided to have one. “now P, you know they/that made me have an attitude…”+ that’s where the problem lies, fam. by default, many of us like to blame our attitudes on actions of others.something doesn’t go our way, attitude ensues. something isn’t handled to our liking,…… Continue reading did that really make you have an attitude, though?

even your biggest accomplishment to date doesn’t speak to the totality of your life. it is merely a small fraction of what you are capable of doing. your life is more than your perceived successes.it’s definitely much fuller + richer than any award +/or certification ever bestowed upon you. today, imagine what you can do now.imagine what…… Continue reading real quick: tell me who you are again

intentions do mean something, plans can be helpful, too. but what do those intentions + all that planning mean if you aren’t taking action?today, make a move. however small,however slight, simply make a move. regardless of what you think in this moment —the resources are plentiful, the possibilities are endless, + the support is there.…… Continue reading plans are helpful, but this is better

*ding* an email just hit your inbox. *ping* oh, there’s a few text messages waiting for you. *ring* quick — you have an incoming phone call (the first of many today). followed by notification after notification after email after text after call…a continuous bombardment of noise, of communication, + of information. so, what do you do when being overly communicative it’s…… Continue reading you want to be every thing to everybody. chill.

courage stretches beyond strength + confidence building exercises + actions, displaying courage can also be as simple as: showing compassion, even when others are choosing rudenessallowing love to lead no matter the circumstancenot using revenge as a response to disappointment today, have the courage to go against the status quo + do what you know is fair…… Continue reading you want your lick back, huh?