“If I was you, I’d wanna be me too” inspiration Aug 10, 2020

 

“Who’s that sexy thing standing over there?

That’s me, standing in the mirror.

What’s that icy thing hangin’ round my neck?

That’s gold. Show me some respect.

I thank God everyday that I woke up feeling this way

and I can’t help loving myself and I...

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"Get out of Your Comfort Zone" inspiration Aug 10, 2020

Have you ever been in a place where you know you should be or could be doing more, but it requires you to stretch more than you are ready to stretch? It would require you to move out of your comfort zone. Take a look at this week's Faith to Conquer Fear Devotional Moments titled "Get out of Your...

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Faith to Conquer Fear: Sheri’s Story inspiration Aug 10, 2020

 In last week’s blog post, I highlighted my editor’s personal story of conquering fear. I asked you all to send me your stories, as well because sharing your stories helps others to conquer their fears. Immediately after my post, Sheri emailed me her personal story and gave me...

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Just say “NO!” career communication Aug 10, 2020

I have personally never had an issue saying “no.” However, saying no is a true challenge for some people as they do not want to disappoint or let others down. For both sanity and career, it is a skill set we must embrace. Read the article below from the May 2017 issue of Essence...

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Inspiration to face your fears… inspiration Aug 10, 2020

As I was perusing the world wide web, I came across this inspirational animal story on Better Life Coaching’s blog. It is a story worth sharing. Be inspired!

 One day, on the plains of Africa, a young buffalo named Walter approached his dad and asked him if there was anything that he...

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What does taking the Lord’s name in vain really mean? inspiration Aug 10, 2020

As I was reading my bible the other day, I decided to read about the ten commandments. One of the commandments is “Don’t take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” Even though I have read this many times over the years, I decided to take a closer look at exactly what this...

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Are you moody? communication presentation skills Aug 10, 2020

In the May 2017 issue of Essence Magazine, the article “Money & Power: On the Job” offers tips to avoid “stunting your career growth.” Tip #2 addresses mood swings. Interesting…take a read.

 “Employers pick up on your energy and any changes to it. If...

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I don't see color. inspiration Aug 10, 2020

I received a text from a good friend of mine this morning, who mentioned she had "recently come under fire" for explaining how she broke generations of family racism by raising her children to "not see color." We had a quick but powerful text conversation about the good intent, but fallacy in her...

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