It seems as though we only focus on the fear of failing. The fear of venturing into the area of unknown, everything that comes along with it, but I don’t want to talk about failing today. Focal point: Success In order to be successful we have to take risks, right? I’ll be the first to admit that a spirit of perfectionism can creep in and cause a lack of confidence when I’m in the editing process for work. I’ve taken…
The past week I forced myself to chill, and observe everything around me. I spent most of my time preparing for my current class, and the events that were going on at the work place. On Friday I had the chance to pour into a few of our seniors that will be graduating from high school in less than two weeks. Their minds have changed about life after high school, and at times I can relate. We don’t want to…
Nothing turns my world upside like hearing a student say to me, “Ms. RJ, why are you always happy?” It’s seems like a no brainer right? My first thought is what are my students observing on a regular basis for them to even ask me that? This is not my first time receiving this question, and I’m sure this will not be the last. I will tell you this was my first time hearing that question from a young lady,…
Shall I remind you of the importance of writing the vision? You’ve probably heard me tell the story of writing the desires of my heart on a piece of paper in graduate school, attached a scripture to it, and taped that paper to my wall. First thing that I saw every morning when I woke up. I had to be clear about what I wanted God to do in that season of my life. Everything on that sheet of paper came…
After the week I had no one can tell me that you don’t have time to work on your own business, work a 9-5, and have a social life as a millennial with no children. I was very mindful of what I fed my mind this week. Matter of fact this past week was one of the most productive weeks that I’ve had in a LONGGGGGGGG time. It started with an email that I received from Monique Malcolm on Monday…
“I can do it all.” Do you find yourself saying that sometimes. I got this. I don’t need any help. I work these multiple jobs, take care of business, and no I don’t need your help. BAY-BEE…. That’s a lie! I’m here to tell you I’m sick of singing that sad song. I know Webbie was telling me that I need to be Independent, but right about now I want to throw in that towel, because I NEED HELP! I…
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…
When is the appropriate time to “disconnect” from your social media, and take a break? Well, after the last week I’ve had the time has come for me to take care of self, and shut off all communication with social media. I’m not able to put into words my level of exhaustion. What I do know is that I need to take some time off. At times I can over exert myself with my 9-5, and the other projects that…
That has got to be some of the most succinct advice I’ve heard in a long time. Thank you Pastor Clark! Be Careful. Be Conscious. Be Consistent. I can apply this everything that I have going on with the brand’s that I manage across multiple social media sites. People are looking for consistency, and something (someone) they can trust. With that being said… Be careful of what you post. We are living in a day and age where people are…