Reboot Mode: Your No-Stress Guide to Getting Fit Again Journal Prompt: When have you been your worst enemy? What were the circumstances and outcome? Did you learn anything from it? Listen below now or on your favorite streaming platform ! Entertainment Updates Cardi B - including older songs (W.A.P and Up) to boost album sales for “Am I the drama” Damson Idris on press tour for F1 (Brad Pitt movie) and talks of Black Panther Brandy and Monica are going on The Boy Is Mine tour Prosecutors in the Diddy Case rest. Jury deliberation to begin Mahershala Ali still wants Blade (2019), and so do we. He is in Jurassic World: Rebirth Tiffany Haddish: multiple baby daddy comments Box Office: How to Train Your Dragon, 28 Years Later We can be so toxic to ourselves. I am trying to be my best friend and treat myself with grace and kindness. That treatment includes how I take care of my body. I would say some of us could improve on how we care for ourselves. Sometimes we need to be better parents to ...

Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements. -Napoleon Hill We all have a vision of what we would like our lives to look like. I am not talking about what you think about if you hit the multimillion-dollar lottery ticket. We of course have those as well. The lavish, even materialistic lifestyle we imagine when we allow ourselves to take a break from the everyday. I am talking about what we think about when we imagine a better life for our family, a better living situation, a better job, or even a better relationship with someone. Those visions are important.  I want to implore you not to toss them aside but to make a plan. What would it take to make that vision a reality? Break it down into small, attainable steps. Make it realistic for where you are in life. You are worth the effort. I am not saying it is going to be easy by any means. It will require hard work from you, but it is work that is...

The last few months have been tough for people around the world. So many have lost loved ones and have not been able to properly say goodbye. So many have been living in some level of fear and trying to protect themselves while battling others that could care less. Coronavirus aka COVID19 has taken a mental toll on the world.  In America, it is not only affecting millions of people but also exposing our vulnerabilities. That's what this virus does. It finds the vulnerabilities in the body but also finds vulnerable points in society. Reports have been circulating about how it has been disproportionately affecting Black people in the US. There are a whole host of reasons why this is happening. Overall, it is exposing the lack of balance in how we get treated in a place where we are still working through subtle systematic oppression in education, justice system, and the healthcare system just to name a few.  If that is not enough, let us add the recent acts of blatant prejudice a...

First thing in the mornin' when I wake up Thank God for life Look in the mirror Say, "Bitch I'm the best, best, best, best, best, best, best … Your attitude needs to rise up with the sun! “I am the best!” This is what you need to say to yourself when you wake up every morning! If you are not, change your mind frame and get with it. Play “Blessed” by Shenseea featuring Tyga and get your mind right. The best way to deal with the stressors of the day is to have to right attitude, and that starts with how you feel about yourself. That is why my morning mood is self-elevating even when I am not feeling it. If you do not feel like you are worthy and are the best, no one else is going to do it for you. We have so much coming at us throughout the day that we have to wake up with the right mindset to swerve the negativity. It is not about being cocky or conceited at all as some might think. It is about preparing yourself for the day. It is about getting yourself on the rig...

Wake Up! Reality bites, soothes and reverses trapped only to be free in the moment photo by Artem Sapegin Hush Kids has this song, Wake Up, that I feel expresses the state we may find ourselves in sometimes without even being aware. "What have I missed sleepwalking like this. Seems like a high price to pay. All the lights in the screens are they just a disease. Always on, calling my name. I wanna wake up." -Hush Kids, Wake Up There are times when we are moving through life without really being aware of the things around us. Work and responsibilities and the computer and television or our phones have consumed us to the point that we are not really living but floating through one moment to the next. I do not blame technology at all. I blame myself. I blame my lack of self-awareness and mindful living. Am I awake? When do I really unplug and enjoy the moment? Carpe diem seems so cliche and because of this we throw it away and take it for granted. Still, I have to ...

I, like I imagine a lot of other people do, use music to help me through all types of situations in life. Music is just one artistic avenue that we can use to help us heal an cope with life's up and downs. This song Lovely by Billie Eilish ft. Khalid is one of those songs that resonates with my spirit. First of all the melody lulls me into a very peaceful and comfortable place. The lyrics, on the other hand, are anything but. For me, they tell of a struggle, a fight in which the person is not letting herself lose. No matter how tough it may be or how long it takes, she is not giving up. From one perspective it can seem depressing but I choose to see where she still believes in herself enough not to give up. And that she also has an understanding that this is just a moment that she will get through. However, there a times when we have to go through it. I honestly do not know what is meant by "welcome home" but I interpret it as life has its ups and downs and when ...

You can read the blog or listen to the podcast if you rather. I forgot to highlight the song in the beginning. It's Love Lies by Khalid featuring Normani. Love this song. Check it out. Night School, a production by Kevin Hart and Will Packer, starring Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish,  Taram Killam, Ramano Malco, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Rib Riggle and Fat Joe is going on its second weekend and theaters; and although the critics are murdering it with low ratings, I have to say it is worth the watch. It was actually funnier than I expected and the source of the comedy was mostly from the supporting cast which, in my opinion, makes for a more well rounded comedy film. It was a combination of overtly funny jokes and satire. I actually think more people of color will get some of the underlying jokes and jabs a little more. But there was something for everyone. It is a comedy so of course some aspects where predictable. This was not billed as some thematic masterpiece. Tiffany Hadd...

Mariah Carey tells you to GTFO with her new single. I came across this song quite accidentally and I am glad I did. I have always enjoyed most of Mimi's music releases and am happy that she is still working on her passion. Let us be honest, at over 500 million net worth, she really does not have to. However, it is good to see her still exercising her creative outlet. In GTFO she is talking about a love gone wrong and no longer putting up with the mess. Sometimes we have to stand up for ourselves and get rid of the situation that is taking our joy or making things more stressful than they need to be. Sometimes that is a relationship gone bad, a negative person, someone who is filled with drama, or even a situation of our own creation whether at home, work, or wherever. We have to know that we are worthy for better and just GTFO of that situation. The energy that we allow in our lives should resonate life waves, not negativity. There is enough of that in the world alrea...

All These Kisses by Tammy Rivera makes me feel special. You ever listen to a song that takes you back to a special time in life or makes you want to create a special time? Day so hard, so much stress Life won't let up, boy just rest Lay down and let me cover you in all these kisses So much on your mind it weighs on your head But baby your worry free in this bed Go head and let me cover you in all these kisses - All These Kisses, Tammy Rivera It is a super sexy song but it give a little more. If you haven't taken the time to pamper your special someone and help them out through some rough times then make a plan to do just that. You do not have to wait till Valentine's Day to do so either. Make each other feel special. That is what this song inspires. Be the haven where they can let go of their stress.  Ladies and gentlemen, your kisses are priceless. Your affection, your love, your attention are the things that give others strength and support. With t...

Hold On When lost floating away remember who you are sometimes all you need is to find yourself -Wanda Toby 💗💗💗 This poem was inspired by I'll Find you by Lecrae. I love the message behind this song. I love that there is someone you can rely that will help you and be a support. However, sometimes we seem to lose ourselves by losing touch with who we are. Everything that we need to push through and live and accomplish and love has been placed within us. We each are different and special in our own way with our own set of strength and we need to remember that and activate those gifts. Remember the ones who love us, remember to love ourselves. Remember that we are worthy and never give up.

I am Not Your Guru is a intimate look at Tony Robbins in action. It is now playing on Netflix. Recently, I have been more and more interested in watching documentaries on Youtube, Netflix and Amazon. Believe me, I can watch them better than I can read them and this is coming from someone who loves to read. While searching from something interesting to watch and avoiding TIME: The Kalief Browder Story  because my heart and soul cannot bear that heartbreaking story, I stumbled upon I am Not Your Guru. I am a fan of come ups so I decided to watch it. First off, I did not realize that Tony Robbins had such a potty mouth. I like it LOL. It too have a potty mouth but I would not go around cursing people out like he does. I may throw in some shits here and there though. The potty mouth revelation was the only thing that I liked about the self-help display. I did not make it to the end of the program. I could not. I am not at all hating on his success but as a medical professional a...

Make your dreams reality. Take action. Get to work.

How you feel about yourself can greatly impact how you deal with life's stressors. Self belief and love gives us an extra drive, boost, and zest for life. Know that no matter what you go through or what hardships may fall upon you, inside you were created to handle them and they only add to the beautiful tapestry of your life. Day to day we experience emotional ups and downs. Life is not withouth pain and sorrow. Take those times and let it motivate you and drive you to keep on going because it is about living through those experience to enjoy the love of family and friends and making new connections. Love yourself enough to know that your life is worth living. Love yourself enough to know never to give up. Love yourself enough to know that all of these things add to  your beauty. Know that you are beautiful, scars and all. Check out Alessia Cara's - Scars To Your Beautiful below. Perfect song for some self love today.

I joke around about having to work all the time. The reality is that work is important to having a fulfilling life. Work leads to a sense of daily accomplishment and productivity in addition to giving us a means to pay the bills and maintain our current lifestyle. If you are not getting those positive take-aways from work then some time of self reflection is in order and maybe a change is needed. Working just to pay the bills can be stressful because of that lack of accomplishment, enjoyment and fulfillment. What do you need to do in order to put some meaning back into your work life? Sometimes it is as simple as a change in perspective and attitude on your part. Most people, myself included, would like to work on their own terms and/or focus their energy on their passion, and may sometimes get frustrated with what they have to do to pay the bills. Again, sometimes it is all about attitude and perspective. Maybe you are working on your passion outside of work, that in itself can br...

Be You To be  phenomenal  is already in you  activate the power that is  within  At times it seems as though we strive to be just regular. Why not strive to rise above the daily rut? Why not strive to be better than average? Why not strive to go beyond the minimum? No one can decide what those things are or what that looks like but you. Decide what is your greatness and go for it. In working towards something more, we will activate our power.

I love nature. I am not talking about pitching a tent in the middle of the woods or getting up close and personal with reptiles or trekking through a rain forest kind of love. I'm talking about marveling at nature's wonder, loving how phenomenal and amazing the creation of this world is in that everything works together and fits together when we look at the big picture. How amazing is it that we are part of that creation? Our basic existence mirrors everything that is perfect about it nature. We are not excluded from the awesomeness but are a part of it.  People tend to forget how fantastic and miraculous we are. It is true that we sometimes make bad choices that impact our environment, but removing all that we are special. We are part of the great good. We are something special within something special. When ever we are down and life is tough, just hold on and remember that our simple existence is beyond great. We are never worthless, useless or meaningless. We are...

There are a great many things that I want for my children. The most important is for them to succeed in life and be mindful citizens that contribute positively to the community and world that they live in.  I believe the foundation to this is a healthy sense of self worth. A positive self esteem will help to keep us foucused and not distracted by the negativity in the world.  So I was encouraged by my daughter's cover art for her binder. Some how through all my crazy yelling and insanity,  I think I'm doing something right. Believe in yourself.

You are worthy, We are worthy Lack of self esteem is a bitch. There is no other way to put it. A lack of self worth impedes people from going after their true glory. It suffocates the mind and leaves us starving for more, only we have no idea what it is we are seeking, so we search out the wrong things to fill us. I am not sure when or what causes the erosion of self esteem to being, but I do know that at some point we have to realize that no matter the opinions, the thoughts or circumstances that may come upon us as a living breathing person, we are wroth of more. We are worthy of love. We are worthy of success. We are worthy of joy and happiness and all the gifts that we have lying dormant inside of us, waiting. Let us not be satisfied with our mere existence. For the virtue of my existence alone gives me cause to strive for more. My existence regardless of reason or cause is proof enough that the universe, nature, science, cellular reproduction and God made me worthy of ...