Humans worldwide can agree that 2020 was not our best year as a species. But can we also agree to abandon some terrible habits that serve no purpose except to drag us all down? Here are a few things that should die as 2020 comes to a close. TOXIC POSITIVITY The situation hardly matters. Your…
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Imposter Syndrome is on the Rise – Ways to Fight your Mind
Photo by Reafon Gates from Pexels That’s right, if Covid-19, killer bees, quarantine insanity, or locusts don’t get you, the Imposter Syndrome will. PARENTING IN THE TWILIGHT ZONE For many of us moms (and dads—we see you too), it’s been a struggle to do virtual learning while working or a fight to get rid of guilt for having…
That Crown Wasn’t Meant for the Ground so Wear It Proudly
Photo by Dellon Thomas from Pexels What it means to be a woman to me isn’t based on the split lips between my legs or the hormones that rise and fall throughout the month. Being a woman is a part of my superpower where I can kill more birds with one stone while continually looking…
January was a Long Year but You Made It: 3 Lessons to Remember
Photo by Nick Owuor (astro.nic.visuals) on Unsplash No for real…wasn’t January about seven weeks? There were so many ups and downs, so many “new year, new mes” or “if it ain’t broke, why fix its,” and even heartaches, sorrows, make ups, joy, and laughs. It was filled with so many imperfections. Hell, this is our…
5 Inspirational Quotes about Empowerment, Successful Failures and Owning Your Destiny
Photo by JoelValve on Unsplash I needed to hear and read some encouraging words today and figured that I’ll pass them along to you too. So, in the words of those social media gurus, “I don’t know who needs to hear this but…”
#EroticFiction Friday: Office Extravaganza
Photo by Adeolu Eletu on Unsplash School is back in and I don’t know about you but I’m in dire need of an adult break. A freaky adult break at that. It’s time again for another #EroticFiction Friday by our neighborhood storyteller, DNC. OFFICE EXTRAVAGANZA by DNC “I’ll lock the door when I leave. ….
Songs for Life: Female Music Artists that will get You through Any Storm
[Photo Caption: The ever sensational Ayorkor by Kobe Subramaniam on Unsplash] The older we get, the stronger our life storms become. The strength of our patience, spirit, and intelligence are constantly tested with the world watching. It is in those moments that we have to step back, recognize and analyze what is truly going on (the devil is bored…
H.E.R. Crisis 