3 Ways To Take The Stress Out Of Your Summer
The kids are almost out of school and summer is just around the corner. Although summer means laying on the beach relaxing the day away for some people, it can often mean more responsibilities for working parents. The change in schedules from school to camp can cause unexpected stress for parents and kids alike. Here […]
The Second Glass Ceiling
We’re all too familiar with the glass ceilings that women face in the workplace. Not getting raises or promotions, being limited in the projects we’re included on, and watching credit for our own work given to others. And for Black women the effects are more damaging. When we consider the racial and gender-based microaggressions we […]
The Power of Saying No
It’s very easy to find ourselves getting burnt out because we can’t say no. If you find yourself saying yes to everything and you realize that you have no time left for yourself, consider these tips. Once you put value to your minutes you will soon realize how saying “NO!” will not only benefit you, […]
Lessons Learned From My Mother
With Mother’s Day being this weekend, we want to take a moment to appreciate mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and the women who raised us. Here are just a few lessons my mother have taught me throughout my life. Don’t Put Your Happiness in Someone Else’s Hands So often as women we’re tending to others at work, […]
Emotional Spring Cleaning: The Power of Forgiveness
In reality, forgiveness has nothing to do with the other person; it’s about you. Forgiveness allows you to heal. Not only does holding onto hurts affect us mentally, but it can also stand in the way of your physical wellness. Forgiveness does not need to be asked for because it isn’t done for the sake […]