My family and I have celebrated Kwanzaa for several years. It started as a way to create a tradition that honors our past and organically stimulates more family time. Since then some years our celebrations have been “fancy”, some “basic” but all build just a bit more on this tradition.
My 2024 📚 TBR (Books To Be Read)
In pursuit of deep intellectual wellness I challenged Myself this year to consume (e-book, audiobook OR physical) 52 books.
5am Standing Meeting
“It’s impossible said Doubt It’s dangerous said Fear It’s pointless said Reason Try it anyway Whispered the heart……“ Meeting; noun An act or process of coming together: One eye open and one closed I hear the alarm and make the first decision of the day… continue to sleep or head…
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Rejection is Redirection ⬇️⬆️➡️
I challenge you to fill in the template and share with a trusted friend, partner, or even if comfortable with your work Leader. Letting them know this year, your focus is not just professional improvement, but a focus on my whole self. If for no other reason, bringing my whole self to work is the goal!
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The Work Bag… lets talk about it
If you’re not practicing self-care at work, are you practicing self-neglect?
Dear Self: Work just as hard on you’re own goals
“Nothing works until you do” Dr. Maya Angelou 7 in 10 people were likely to set goals in 2023. However, according to the University of Scranton, 92 percent of people set goals and are not likely to achieve them. According to Forbes the top goals set are: As you assess…
Silver Wellness 👵🏾
This post is dedicated to all the Silver Queens that have inspired my life. I first pay homage to my beloved Granny Mabel Ellis. She was and is with me as I write. Second order of business, Mom I know you don’t have grey hair, and never will lol. Ignore…
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#30daysnackchallenge 😉 🍎🥑🍋🥒🥕
As I began to plan holiday gifts this year I really wanted to find a theme that would support wellness in the lives of my family and friends. Some may know I’m from a VERY large family and gift giving is a Herculean effort 😂. I’m not going to reveal…
5 Digital Apps that elevated my Wellness in 2023
I often write about my love for analog tools (notebooks, pens, notepads….) and the mindfulness approach it forces me to take as I use them. However, I would be remised not to mention all the ways in which digital Apps have brought additional success to my journey. Below are 5…
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The Road to Belonging
Connecting into the local social infrastructure exponentially improved my sense of belonging