The first day of spring was officially March 20th, and although it doesn’t feel like spring yet in Detroit, it doesn’t mean that it isn’t time to start to think about spring-cleaning your life. One of the things that you may need to re-evaluate is your job. Ask yourself is your job continuing to serve
Read MoreA few years ago, I was walking in the mall and overheard a business owner trying to convince a woman to use her tax return to purchase a weave. She said that her hair was an investment. I didn’t stick around long enough to hear the customer’s response, but in my mind, I was thinking, “Buying
Read MoreI was having a conversation with my husband earlier today about some of the shifts that I am experiencing in my life. For the past year, I have been rethinking my priorities. Since I was a little girl, I have been pushed to excel in my academics and career. I’ve worked since I was eleven,
Read MoreThe sun was out this whole weekend. I am beginning to believe that spring is actually on the way. Thank you, Lawdy. It’s the perfect time to get your closets pruned and prepped for the spring and summer. I started this process earlier this winter, but know that there is more to be done. I
Read MoreIt’s almost spring time! For us urbanites who are finally breaking out of the cold winter weather that means more enjoyable time outdoors. There are so many outdoor festivals and activities that we can enjoy, especially living in a city. There’s so much free entertainment that you can almost go the entire spring and summer
Read MoreHow many times have you ever dragged yourself out of the house or stopped by somewhere on the way home and you really didn’t feel like it? You probably did it because you told someone that you would be there at a certain time, and you don’t want to break your promise. Trust me. I’ve
Read MoreMichelle Singletary, columnist at The Washington Post used to have a personal finance intervention show on TVOne back in 2006 called Singletary Says. I used to wake up early Sunday mornings so I wouldn’t miss the show. I did not even care when they showed the reruns. It was that good. One of my favorite
Read MoreSaying that you want something and actually doing the work to get it are two different things. We all know that. But sometimes I don’t think we fully understand why we don’t walk in the direction of our dreams. Well, I know from my experience, what keeps me from taking a leap, following up, or taking
Read MoreI have been a fan of Debrena’s since the early 2000’s. Her books All The Joy You Can Stand and Sacred Pampering Principles are MY EVERYTHING. (I highly recommend buying them.) These are the books that I recommend to my coaching clients and any sistergirl in need of encouragement, direction, and food for the soul.
Read Moreby Monique Halley Bottom line, relationships are huge investments. We pour ourselves into them. We need to feel like we’re getting something back. If you’re not, then something needs to change. And you’re the only one who can figure out what that change needs to be. If you are in this situation, I suggest using
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