Tag: emotional wellness
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8 (perfectly okay) ways to feel about what’s going on
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Even before what happened yesterday in Dallas, things were getting kinda crazy in America. There were so many opinions, so many lack of my opinions, mixed feelings. I experienced so much of it myself and was the sounding board for others, including children, in this social/political/emotional struggle. And though I…
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10 points that made my writing retreat, Between Words and Water, so epic
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This post checks off three tasks: I wanted to share what happened, analyze what went well, and give some type of guide to those who plan to host a retreat of their own. We’re all creators who are aware of the importance of giving other women space to connect and create. So…
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Using mangoes + Oprah’s money as opportunities for self-inquiry
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I have this thing that I call “spending Oprah’s money.” It stemmed from a conversation I was having a while back about Oprah clapping back on Twitter one day. Someone asked when she was going to start giving back to America’s ghettos. “When are u?” she asked. In my…
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I reserve the right to change my mind
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About what I believe How I earn my money Spend my money Raise my children Share my time Express my love Amen? Even if I promised, vowed and signed on the dotted line, I can (and will) still change my mind. I hesitated writing this because I wondered what readers…
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5 steps to manage your feelings when they’re in the way of your work
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And as much as you’d love to, you can’t pack a bag and get away right now. You have bills, deadlines, and a whole heap of shit that need be done, yet your feelings are like the world’s greatest defense player right now. Wherever you go, there they are. Try…