Are you even a new mom if a hot shower doesn’t feel like a luxury spa moment? Listen, between feedings, diaper changes, and trying to remember the last time you ate a full meal sitting down, showering sometimes feels like the only time you get to be alone. And I mean truly alone. Even if it’s just 10 minutes with the bathroom door locked and the sound of the water drowning out the world, that moment is yours — and it matters. As a new mama myself, hopping in a hot shower after taking care of baby all day is...
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Journaling for Life Alignment: A Complete Guide to Finding Clarity in 2025
Are you living a life that truly reflects who you are? Research shows that 85% of people feel more clarity and purpose when they engage in regular reflective writing, yet only 1 in 6 maintain a consistent journaling practice! We’re all so distracted by our phones and the events of the word. It’s hard to know whether you are truly living out the values that you set or values placed on you by society. Whether you’re feeling slightly off-balance or completely lost, journaling could be the thing you need to get in alignment with your purpose and what you really...
30 Wellness Wednesday Ideas: Nurturing Your Mind, Body & Soul
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde. These powerful words remind us that wellness isn’t just about spa days and bubble baths (though we love those too)! Wellness Wednesday is about creating those intentional moments of self-nurturing that keep us whole in a world that’s constantly demanding pieces of us. As Black women especially, we’re often the backbone for everyone else – family, community, work – but who’s holding us up? These weekly wellness practices aren’t luxuries; they’re essential maintenance for our beautiful, resilient spirits. I’ve put...
Mid-Year Goal Review: How to conduct one That Actually Works
Did you know that nearly 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned by February? I wasn’t surprised when I heard that statistic. How many times had I written elaborate plans in my brand new planner only to find it collecting dust by June? Here’s the good news – mid-year is actually the perfect time to reconnect with your goals. It’s your opportunity to reassess, realign, and recommit with even more clarity than you had in January. As women, we often juggle multiple responsibilities and navigate unique challenges while pursuing our dreams. That mid-year pause isn’t just helpful – it’s essential...
11 Soothing Bedtime Self-Care Routine Ideas for Better Sleep
You ever lay down at night, exhausted, but your mind decides it’s time to replay every awkward conversation from the past ten years? Or maybe you’re tired but still scrolling, thinking, just one more video, until the clock disrespects you with 2 a.m.? Girl, I’ve been there. Let’s talk about reclaiming your nights and transforming your sleep routine into a sacred self-love ritual. As someone who’s navigated the chaos of juggling a newborn, financial stress, and endless to-do lists, I’ve learned that an intentional bedtime routine isn’t just a luxury – it’s essential for survival, healing, and creating tiny pockets...
The Ultimate Guide to Building Self-Trust
How many times have you second-guessed yourself, replaying decisions in your head like a never-ending loop? Maybe it was choosing a career path, ending a relationship, or simply deciding where to go for dinner—only to spiral into doubt afterward. Trusting yourself isn’t always easy, especially when life has given you reasons to question your instincts. But here’s the truth: self-trust is the foundation of confidence, inner peace, and personal growth. It’s what allows you to make decisions without agonizing over them, to stand firm in your choices, and to navigate life with a sense of assurance. Without it, you’re constantly...
Self-Discovery Guide: How to Start Your Journey of Self-Awareness
“Girl, who even am I anymore?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked myself that question. We are constantly changing and evolving. One day I was a 20-something marketing executive, climbing the corporate ladder with my color-coded planner and perfectly curated work wardrobe. The next day I’m a 30-something, stay-at-home mom, married, and adjusting to life with my first kid. It feels like every time I look up I’m a completely different person. That identity whiplash is real. One minute I’m behind the camera, directing a shoot and helping entrepreneurs bring their visions to life, the next I’m...
Why Every New Mom Needs a Support Person Who Really Listens
Welcome to my new series where I talk about the lessons I am learning as a new mom. I became a mom in October of 2024 and it has been a wild ride. Lots of ups and downs. I just can’t believe that I have a child. Nothing could have prepared me for how hard this was going to be. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great. I love my son but there are many days where I miss my old life. I talk to my life coach about that plenty. The Overwhelming Reality of New Motherhood Let me tell you...
The Ultimate Guide to Self-Care for Mental and Emotional Wellness
The moment I truly understood what self-care meant wasn’t in a spa or meditation retreat—it was at 2 AM, sitting in the dim glow of my nightlight, hooked up to my breast pump for what felt like the thousandth time. My body ached, my mind raced with exhaustion, and despite my deep desire to give my baby the very best nourishment possible, I finally admitted to myself: something had to give. The night I decided to stop that middle-of-night pumping session, choosing sleep over one more bottle of breast milk, I felt an immediate weight lift. Self-care wasn’t about doing...
How to Start a Gratitude Practice: A Beginner’s Guide
Gratitude hit different when I actually understood it. For years, I thought being grateful meant ignoring the hard stuff. You know that feeling – forcing a smile when your spirit is heavy, pretending everything’s fine when it’s definitely not. Between doom scrolling through social media, dodging unnecessary stress, and trying to protect our peace, the last thing we need is another performative practice. But let me tell you about the day everything shifted. I was sitting in my car, exhausted from a long day of looking after the baby, when my phone lit up with a call from my granny....
The Black Woman’s Guide to Self-Care: Set Boundaries, Rest, & Recharge
Picture this: It’s 3 AM, and you’re wide awake, scrolling through Instagram. Another wellness influencer is posting about their “perfect” morning routine – meditation at sunrise, green juice, yoga, and journaling. Meanwhile, you’re juggling everything life throws at you, trying to be strong for everyone else, and feeling guilty because you can’t remember the last time you did something just for you. I get it. I was that girl. I am that girl, existing on stress and chaos, thinking self-care is something I’ll get to “someday” when life gets easier. Spoiler alert: life doesn’t get easier – we have to...
Intentional Growth for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Transforming Your Life
Do you ever just look around at your life and say to yourself, “OMG, I’m tired of being in the same spot.” I’ve been exactly there – stuck, frustrated, feeling like life was happening to me instead of me happening to life. Trust me, I know that overwhelming sensation of wanting to change everything but not knowing where to start. Growing up, I was the queen of day dreaming (still am). I love to sit around just thinking and dreaming up all the wonderful things I want to do in life. For some reason, though, I could never bring my...