Hey Beautiful, You’ve gained a little weight. So what? Weight gain is natural and it is a common function of the body, especially the woman's body. I could tell you “Girl, just go to the gym,” but I am not! I understand your struggle, trust me. I have literally gained 30 lbs since moving back home to Chicago from Los Angeles. I was thinking, ”What in the world GOD, really?” Then I just changed my mindset about how I viewed my weight gain. Here are 5 tips to adjust to the fact that you have ... View the Post
Ten Signs of Toxic Relationships
Growing up in a two-parent home, I witnessed my father treat my mother like a queen. He was a family man, that enjoyed helping others around him. He went to work every single day, whether he was ill or in good health, just to provide for his family. Whatever my mother wanted or desired, he made sure she received it. Truly an example of a man. When I started dating, I looked for the same qualities in the men that I decided to entertain. I wanted to make sure that if I gave a guy my attention ... View the Post
Black Women and Mental Illness
When you hear the word "Black Woman" what do you think of? Maybe strong, magical, smart, nurturer, etc. Growing up in a black family, you never really spoke about your business. The quote I often heard was "What happens in this house stays in this house!" That quote stayed with me even into my adulthood. Now, I understand that my aunts and grandmothers really meant well when they said those words. They didn't want people sticking their noses in something they had no business being in. Or ... View the Post
3 Learned Fairytale Ideas to Stop Believing
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl named Cinderella. She lived in a large house with her evil stepmother and two awful stepsisters. Some magical things happened. Then some not so good things happened. Cinderella thought she would never reunite with the prince she randomly fell in love with. Just when we thought all hope was lost, the prince finds her… the shoe fits… and they lived happily ever after just like in all of our favorite fairytales. We all know this story. And as little ... View the Post
7 Steps to Love Yourself & Walk in Your God-Given Purpose
Loving yourself might just be the single most important component to your success. Why? It's because it affects how you view the world, how you view other people, and what you think about what you can achieve. The more you love yourself, the more you're able to truly walk in purpose. As a Christian woman, learning to love myself was an interesting experience because I thought I already loved myself. God began to take me on a journey to self-love, and it all started with Him. As a part of ... View the Post
