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My Reflections: Day 5 of COVID-19 Quarantine

March 19, 2020

My Reflections: Day 5 of COVID-19 Quarantine

Ugh, it’s been over a month since I posted and that time passed really fast. Between other writing, I’ve been doing, work, business travel and the sudden death of my uncle, blogging has honestly been the last thing on my to-do list. But, with this COVID-19 social distancing, I am actually thankful I have more time to do the things I love to do and to slow the eff down. Having said that, it couldn’t have come at a worse time. As I mentioned, I lost my uncle a couple of weeks ago.  I lovingly called him Unkie (my nickname for him since I was a wee little one). We were very close and I have never lost someone so close to me, so suddenly. This loss brought a heartbreak like I have never felt. As I learn to grapple with and live through my grief, all while socially distancing myself during one of the most uncertain times this modern world has faced, I am forced to let my emotions bubble up and come forth. This is teaching me something new every day, and also taking me deeper spiritually.  read more

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Sh*t I Stopped Buying

February 1, 2020

With the start of the new year, I thought it would be a good idea to share more about my spending habits as of late. As I reflected on this, it was really interesting to see how my tastes and interests have evolved over time. As well as priorities. Those over-30 money habits definitely hit different, and I find that they are more in line with what makes me happy in the long run. But also reflects what I enjoy most, and that caters to the lifestyle I want to live. So, here it goes. read more

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Money Mindset: Knowing Your Value and Worth

September 16, 2019

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I recently had an hour and a half long phone call with my mom about money, career, and the notion of self-worth.  And for a few moments, I went on a rant that seemed to literally pour out of me as if it wasn’t me talking, but God.  I remember feeling at that moment, like “Whoa, who is this woman?!” My mom was like, “Girl, you are preaching!” I felt every word that I said. And even though I’m not there, there yet, I am pretty darn close.  And I know in my bones, those words to be true.

It is this:  Your self-worth, value, and purpose are not linked to the value given to you from your employer, career or clients. read more

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My Experience After Doing 30 Days of Ziva Meditation

April 20, 2019

During the last week of February, I was listening to the PCOS Diva podcast, and she introduced a woman named Emily Fletcher, founder of the Z Technique and Ziva Meditation. Now, if you’re a frequent reader or personal friend, you know by now that I love trying new personal development hacks and strategies to better myself, so my ears perked up immediately.

I’ve meditated off/on for years and would notice a difference in how much more chill I felt throughout the day even if I just did it for 10 minutes in the morning using an app (also while not really knowing if I was doing it right). So I was intrigued to learn more. Fletcher was promoting her new book, Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance. Obviously, I’m like, “Yes I need this!” Purchasing this. Now. Also, I had never read a book on meditation so I was excited. read more

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Dope Instagram Accounts You Should Follow

March 6, 2019

@lux_eros

Instagram should not make you feel like sh**. And for a lot of us, it does. The whole highlight reel thing can have you second guessing your personal journey, and what you are doing with your life.  There are definitely times when I want to throw social media away. But, because it is my job to be on social, I can never completely disconnect. And I do love the positives that social media brings into my life. One thing I do to manage this is to limit the amount of time I spend on social media. Of all of the platforms, I am on Instagram the most. But I don’t let it control me. I am not missing out on real life, trying to make everything an Instagrammable moment, or letting it take away time I could be reading, learning or building my business. read more

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How I Got Out of Debt | 11 Financial Tips For Big City Living

January 11, 2019

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Okay, since it’s a new year, I thought it would be a great opportunity to share my personal finance journey. And hopefully, my story and the financial tips I’ve learned will help you to improve your financial situation and hit your goals.

I’ve shared bits and pieces of my story in this blog post, here but I want to share a little bit more background on what lead me to change my habits and be completely debt free. No car lease, no nothing, and amassing a robust savings account.

My early years and money

My relationship with money throughout my life was both positive and negative. I have an independent spirit and at a young age, I’ve always loved having my own money and being in charge of it. Being in charge meaning what can I spend this on, today LOL.  I remember saving for my prom dress because I wanted a specific $300 dress my mom wouldn’t purchase for me. And I felt so good about buying that dress, knowing I did it on my own. So, I knew how to save and I knew I had to work for the things I wanted in life. read more