Self love and wellness go hand in hand...
I wanted to tell my story of tragedy to triumph and when I finished my first book, Dealing with the Hand I Was Dealt, alot of people began to come to me to ask me for help writing their stories.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I wanted to tell my story of tragedy to triumph and when I finished my first book, Dealing with the Hand I Was Dealt, alot of people began to come to me to ask me for help writing their stories.
How do you create the life you want?: First and foremost I pray and ask God to show me the direction he wants me to go in. Once I believe I have a clear vision I begin to outline the process and then go after it. I remove fear, negativity, and doubt. I continue to grow and expand who I am and because of that doors continue to open.
What makes you HUMAN?:
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Self love and wellness go hand in hand. If I wouldn't poison my neighbor then I shouldn't do it to myself. Self love is an internal job. It requires self reflection as well as accountability. Wellness is a full circle. It has to be a balance of healthy mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual, and financial practices that help us become better people.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Create boundaries. A lot of mental anguish and unhealthy habits, including the people we are in relationships with is a result of a lack of boundaries.
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You and I create the life we want by thinking intentional thoughts
Your thoughts are seeds. Plant a garden full of gratefulness, kindness, love, & beauty. This is how you cultivate emotional & mental wellness. Think good thoughts.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I noticed a lack of diversity in Children’s books. I rarely saw girls on the cover of books with beautiful kinky, coily hair. My daughter started noticing none of the library books had girls who looked like her, so I decided to create books showcasing the brilliance & beauty of Black Children. I am motivated by the little girl inside me who remembers what it was like to be told, “Black girls can’t be princesses.” I am motivated by purpose and responsibility to uplift & empower this generation and the next. I am able and equipped to do it, so I choose to lean in and DO IT.
How do you create the life you want?: You and I create the life we want by thinking intentional thoughts solely focused on that which we desire. I have learned through reading, studying, and life experience that if I want a beautiful life, I have to think thoughts full of beauty. Everything we see and feel originated in our thoughts first. We can have a good life by thinking good thoughts.
What makes you HUMAN?: My imperfections, passion, and ability to connect make me human. Being aware of the beauty and temporal nature of this life reminds me of my humanity.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Three things to know about self love and wellness are:
1.) Your thoughts are seeds. Plant a garden full of gratefulness, kindness, love, & beauty. This is how you cultivate emotional & mental wellness. Think good thoughts.
2.) Loving yourself is the key to being a good partner, parent, and person. You can only love others as well as you love yourself. If you criticize yourself often, you will criticize others often. Be kind to yourself, first and foremost.
3.) Be mindful of what you consume. What kind of books are you reading? What type of social media accounts do you follow? All of these things affect the way you see yourself and your mental wellness. If you don’t like what you see, change what you are consuming. You can do it.
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Something you can incorporate today to live well is DAILY POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS AND QUIET TIME IN NATURE. When you wake up in the morning, speak over yourself. Use creation statements, “I Am ______” and speak life and abundance. Try and sit in nature daily, even if it’s just 10 minutes. We are connected and recharged by nature.
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Self-love/wellness is all about YOU!
I’ve always loved to write. I begin writing creatively as a youth. I would write plays and then have auditions for plays I would put plays on in backyards. As I became older I began journaling. After my son died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, I self-published my first book, My Whisper from God, available on Amazon.
What inspired you to start your business? What motivates you to keep going?: I’ve always loved to write. I begin writing creatively as a youth. I would write plays and then have auditions for plays I would put plays on in backyards. As I became older I began journaling. After my son died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, I self-published my first book, My Whisper from God, available on Amazon. I would love to send you a copy. I’ve written the books and I am a part of two anthologies. Currently, working on my first fiction book. I am available for panel discussions and sharing my stories. My daughters, Michele and Ashley motivate me daily. Each day with my writing and insights from God keep me motivated and encouraged.
How do you create the life you want?: One step at a time. Making use of my time and saving. I am an Executive Assistant for the Kauffman Foundation and I am a mentor for young girls through a program entitled iMatterexperience as a facilitator. Giving back keeps me in a good space, mentally and physically.
What makes you HUMAN?: My flaws, my scars, and the blood that runs through my veins. I’m far from perfect, yet He loves me in spite of me and that is what makes me human.
What's three things you want us to know about self-love/wellness?: Self-love/wellness is all about YOU!
Y-you-the most important person in your life is you. There is no other person like you.
O-overcoming the past, faults, and lessons can be overwhelming. However, that’s when you obtain victory, success and living your best life.
U-umbrella shielding yourself from the storms, enemies, and toxic energy, food, and people in the world and creating boundaries is what I’ve learned to have wellness
What's something we can incorporate today to LIVE LIFE WELL?:: Face yourself in all of your good, bad, and ugly. Own who you are and remind yourself that you are wonderfully and uniquely made. You make better decisions when you’re honest with yourself.
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