Hey Reader, “I’ve been gone for a minute, now I’m back with the jump off.” – Lil’ Kim It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me, and whew… a lot has been happening! As I’ve shared before, last August I made some big moves — literally and figuratively. I relocated to a new state, started a new job, settled into a new home, and even did a little exploring around the world. But if I’m being real, I’ve been slacking on my own soul care for a minute. So, I’m using this moment to realign and get...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, I know it’s been a little bit, but I’m back! I hope you have been doing well as we transition fully into Spring. Did you know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Well, if you didn’t know, now you know! This month is a reminder to attend to your mental health and overall well-being. To take a step back and reflect on the ways in which you’ve handled yourself with care and attended to emotional, spiritual, relational, and psychological health. Often, we focus on completing tasks...
about 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Being a child of the 80s who was heavily involved in cheerleading and dancing, the phrase "break it down" holds a special place in my heart. This phrase instigates, invigorates, and builds anticipation for what’s to come. It is simply known that in the middle of a routine or song, when you hear the words "break it down" there is about to be a shift in the atmosphere. It may be a beat change, an acapella moment, or an intricate 8 count – we just know its 👏🏽 about 👏🏽 to 👏🏽 go 👏🏽...
about 2 years ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, First and foremost, Happy Black History Month! I do hope you are celebrating the contributions, culture, and creativity of Black folx this month. If not, I have included some of my favorite books and movies for your consumption at the end of this message. With that said… Recently I gave a presentation about moving past stagnation, and I thought I’d share some of this information with you. Oftentimes, when we become stuck we attribute it to a lack of motivation, time, energy, or...
over 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, So, I live in the northeast, and this is the time of year where leaves turn from green to beautiful shades of orange, red, yellow, and maroon. As they transform, they begin to fall to the ground, leaving trees bare as winter makes her way in. Inevitably, I began to think about loss. It’s a vivid reminder about how we can easily miss the many opportunities to appreciate beauty while it is right in front of us. Recently, I learned about the passing of an old friend. In conversations...
over 2 years ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I hope this email finds you in wellness. Recently, while teaching my Lifespan Human Development course, I had a growth moment with a student. As we discussed the biological ways humans develop, she remarked, “I get there may be things that we share [i.e., traits], but I’m an individual.” With her permission, we dove deeper into that sentiment. Through our conversation, she began to see just how interconnected she is with her surroundings and the people in her life. I get it - we...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Heads up, this will probably be one of the longer emails you read today, but trust me—it's going to be worth it. So, I’ve been thinking… Is it just me, or have you also noticed that mental health and wellness have become hot topics lately? I mean, it makes sense given the many issues we’re facing as a society: from gun violence to disparate treatment in healthcare, workplace burnout and discrimination, a mass exodus from spiritual organizations, higher rates of depression, and the...
over 2 years ago • 2 min read