It’s the beginning of the month, and I always find myself asking the same questions: What do you want for yourself this month? How can you be closer to your happy place? Who can you help this month? When will I collect another story, or finish that book? At the beginning and end of a month is the perfect time to revisit and reflect on what you want to happen. Write it down, pray over it, and work towards making…
Do you struggle with expressing your strengths? **slowly raises hand** I know that I can do a better job with my elevator pitch. In the past, I didn’t want to come across as being boastful, or arrogant. Then it hit me; a reminder. My Dean in graduate school told me that I was too modest when it comes to celebrating my strengths. I thought that was her way of calling me humble, but no she was saying that I don’t…
Every year my friends get together to celebrate the April birthdays in our circle. Last weekend we spent our time in Memphis, Tennessee, and our time together is always EPIC! I was feeling guilty about the time away. I began to think about what I needed to do on the business side, or if I left anything undone at my current 9-5 position. My concern was returning to chaos in both my professional and personal life. In a nutshell, I…
Back…Back…Forth…and Forth… I’ve been listening to a lot of Aaliyah lately. The anniversary of her passing was a couple of weeks ago, so I noticed a lot of her music has been on my mind lately. I told you about the Bad Boys Reunion Concert that I attended in Chicago on September 1st right? The seats were the bomb, and I was on my feet the entire time singing along to all the great songs from the 90s. Take me…
Everyday we should strive to learn something new. Even the days when I feel like doing absolutely NOTHING; I’m constantly learning. It could be something as simple as a new word from the dictionary, or about my family history. Never get into the habit where you become comfortable with where you are, because it will become impossible to grow. I didn’t want to go to the gym this morning. I kept thinking what if I skip today, it won’t hurt…
Imagine this… Headed to the airport shuttle stop on a sunny evening. Your waiting at a red light, and someone slams into the back of your car. You’re in shock, disbelief, and realize the person behind you is clearly inebriated. All of this happens in front of the plaza by the shuttle stop. Thank God there was no serious damage, but I made sure I got that license plate because buddy kept rolling. ✌🏾️🚗💨💨 So, now I’m waiting on the…
I can be an introvert at times. I know you’re probably thinking, “I don’t believe that R.J. isnt a social butterfly.” Now, I didn’t say all that. What I’m saying is that I’ve never been one to spark up a conversation with strangers, until recently. The only way that people will know me is if I put myself out there. Over the weekend I was invited to an “Invitation Only” event. First of all, I had no idea that these…
No path worth traveling is ever straight. It is full of twists and turns. Excuse me. Unexpected twists and turns. There will be a variety of lessons along the way that will force you to grow. If not, you will continue to repeat the lesson. I am speaking from experience. Relationships Branding Entrepreneurship Accounting Friendships Coaches Professional Development Social Media All of the above take work, hard work. Work isn’t always easy. It can be uncomfortable, frustrating, heartbreaking, and depressing…
We’ve talked about my struggle with my weight the last year or so. My weight has been up and down since I left Houston in 2013. Living in Dallas packed on the pounds once it was too hot to jog outdoors. So, around this time last year I would say I had given up on my active lifestyle. I feel as though that last paragraph was full of excuses. We often times drum up excuses to get away from things…
Oh Monday. My Monday. Your Monday. Our Monday. It’s still a Monday. Have you ever heard of “Blue Monday” by Annie Lee? She’s an amazing international artist that unfortunately passed away in November of 2014. She was definitely full of that #BlackGirlMagic I’ll get back to “Blue Monday” in a moment. Ever have one of those days when something was feeling off? Or, you didn’t want to get out of bed? That’s what Blue Monday feels like. Gathering all of…