Remember to step back and take a look at your masterpiece

Originally posted on H.E.R. Crisis:
“A beautiful woman comes to life in colorful spray paint” by street artist David Walker Originally posted on Nov. 8, 2015 How many times do we really take steps back voluntarily to reflect on life? And I’m not talking about those times when something fails and we are…

It’s not time to slow down; finish up the year strong!

Normally, around this time of the year, we are preparing ourselves for holiday joy overload. And in preparation for such exhaustion, we end up hitting autopilot for our personal endeavors. I normally clean my cube about once or twice a week, go to a few more festive occasions around the office and just totally fall off…

Fear is a tool — Learn it, use it and watch great things happen.

Fear; commonly used as a deterrent for an action. A way to impede or avoid change. Most are reluctant to recognize a “fear”. They would rather disguise it with words like “risky” or “impossible”. Something like: I can’t start my own business, it’s too risky. I could never go back to school, it’s impossible. Both…

VOTE!

I’m not a political person. I watch CNN because my husband forces it down my throat and I keep my ear to the ground for community-involved issues, but have yet to attend a town hall meeting. But that doesn’t matter to me, I chose to vote. I chose to vote early not for myself, but…

Stop Stifling Your Potential

(Updated on 10.24.16) Have you ever sat in your cubicle looking around thinking what am I doing?  NO REALLY…WHAT AM I (OR WE) DOING? Yes, I’ve done that and it’s not because I’m confused about the work I’m doing. No. I’m actually very comfortable in my full-time duties. The confusion began with waking up each…

You Were Made to Bust Down Barriers

Last week was rough for me. How about you? If it was smooth sailing for you, then I want to say “congratulations” but for those who were in the same boat as me, this post is for you. FLIGHT OR FIGHT Last week I was tried and tested in many ways, and by Thursday night,…