Author: Sonya Melton
Sonya Melton is a native of Greensboro, NC. She is a career educator having taught in both public schools and higher education.
Sonya's passion is helping others to find their purpose. She founded I Press On in order to do just that. Using her personal experiences with post- partum and clinical depression, she gives the illnesses both a face and a voice within the African-American community.
Her goal is to connect women suffering from depression with a support system and resources that will help them cope and Press On.
God Put A Song In My Heart!
As of late, I’ve been as some would say, “feeling some type of way”. I can’t really articulate how I’ve been feeling. I can however, tell you how my spirit is responding to my feelings. How many times have you started singing a song that you haven’t heard in a long time, and as you Read more about God Put A Song In My Heart![…]
Life Is An Amazing Race!
I’m a fan of the television show The Amazing Race. The race is a team competition where contestants travel around the world completing different challenges. I enjoy watching the show because it truly is a reflection of life… life is a journey filled with challenges. This season, I was particularly impressed with one set of Read more about Life Is An Amazing Race![…]
We Really Need To Laugh At Work!
If you’re like me, you’re grateful to have a job. Fortunately, I’m able to work with students. Working with students is a passion that pairs my gratefulness of having a job with fulfilling a purpose. Even still, there are times when I need a bit of motivation to make it through the work day. In Read more about We Really Need To Laugh At Work![…]
Are You Living For Friday?…Try This 30 Day Challenge!
Office chit-chat doesn’t always have to be trivial. Sometimes a brief conversation can provide a profound life lesson. While discussing my readiness for Friday, one of my co-workers quoted her mother. My mom would say, “You’re rushing your life away…living for Friday”. I’ve heard similar statements before, but this time the sentiment resonated differently. I Read more about Are You Living For Friday?…Try This 30 Day Challenge![…]
Depression Awareness Is An Uphill Battle…But It Doesn’t Have To Be!
When I first started I Press On, I knew that I had a monumental task before me. Yet, there is one specific incident that let me know exactly how difficult my cause would be. A month or so after I started I Press On, I introduced the organization to a female health educator. The response Read more about Depression Awareness Is An Uphill Battle…But It Doesn’t Have To Be![…]
Surround Yourself With Positive Words!
I love inspirational quotes. I have them posted all over my office (inside and outside), and all over my home. Here’s why. First, you gain inspiration from reading them. Secondly, others who read them can be inspired. And, most importantly, posting positive messages around you helps to make you accountable to manifest the message. For Read more about Surround Yourself With Positive Words![…]
This Is Your Journey!
Years ago, when I was diagnosed with clinical depression, I received a shocking prognosis. My psychiatrist said that I would be dealing with this for the rest of my life. I thought to myself, “that doesn’t sound right”. But after years of personal experience, I can say he was right. Don’t get me wrong. I’m Read more about This Is Your Journey![…]
2nd Annual Gospel Celebration: Putting a Spotlight on Mental Health!
Dear I Press On Community, Family, Friends and Community Advocates, It’s that time of year! I Press On is hosting its 2nd Annual Gospel Celebration featuring Ron and The Louisiana Gurlz! The mission of I Press On is to educate the African American community about all aspects of depression with a specific interest in supporting Read more about 2nd Annual Gospel Celebration: Putting a Spotlight on Mental Health![…]
There Is A Powerful Way To Unleash Your Natural Creativity!
If you know me, you know that I am super creative. Ideas can come to me quickly and sometimes accidently. Not only do ideas come to me for myself, they come to me for others as well. My friends can attest to this. There have been times I’ve gotten a random idea for someone I Read more about There Is A Powerful Way To Unleash Your Natural Creativity![…]