Navigate This Time Change Like A Boss!

Daylight savings time ended Sunday, November 5, 2017.  So, we get an extra hour of sleep. This year’s time shift has made me think about how well I’m using my time. There never seems to be enough time in the day. A few weeks ago I ran across a sermon by Devon Franklin called, Reclaiming Read more about Navigate This Time Change Like A Boss![…]

Reka Faison (Son Killed In Hit-And-Run) Says: “Pray, Put On A Little Lip Gloss And Move Forward!”

I recently attended a women’s conference that featured powerful testimonies from women who’ve overcome tremendous obstacles. One of the guest speakers was Reka Faison. Have you ever seen a person and without ever having a conversation, you felt a connection? I had this feeling of familiarity when I first saw Reka. There is just something Read more about Reka Faison (Son Killed In Hit-And-Run) Says: “Pray, Put On A Little Lip Gloss And Move Forward!”[…]

Unnecessary Arguing: Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That!

A recent argument with my ex-husband inspired today’s post. Isn’t that something? For about two minutes he and I argued over …None of your business  But I will share how the argument ended.  He said, “you chose this”.  At which point I agreed and hung up the phone. He’s exactly right. I’m the one who Read more about Unnecessary Arguing: Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That![…]

Don’t Pack Your Depression: 3 Helpful Hints For Travelling

The summer season is coming to a close, but there is still time to get in a quick out of town vacation.  Traveling is a great way to help eliminate stress.  (click here to read more)   While the entire travelling process should be relaxing, we know that no travelling experience is void of complications. Potential Read more about Don’t Pack Your Depression: 3 Helpful Hints For Travelling[…]

“It Is Never Too Late To Be What You Might Have Been”: The Best Is Yet To Come!

  Whether you battle depression or not, you know that concentrating on the issue of time can be a stressor that leads to a dark place. Time…we sometimes want to rush it along and sometimes we want more.  During the summer, we wish for winter. During winter, we wish for summer. When we’re 13, we can’t Read more about “It Is Never Too Late To Be What You Might Have Been”: The Best Is Yet To Come![…]

Reality Television And Mental Wellness: Do The Two Go Together?

Watching reality television is one of my guilty pleasures.  I’ve been a fan of reality television since MTV’s Real World first aired in 1992. I honestly can’t explain why. I simply find reality television entertaining.  I make no apologies for keeping up with the Kardashians, or for being a fan of the “Housewives” franchise.  And Read more about Reality Television And Mental Wellness: Do The Two Go Together?[…]

3 Questions I Asked Myself When I Got Fired!

Being without a job can be a bit scary. Trust me; I’ve been there. I was wrongfully terminated from my job. While my case was being settled, I learned some interesting things about myself. I went through a process of ups and downs and I would like to share with you what I learned. The Read more about 3 Questions I Asked Myself When I Got Fired![…]

I Had Postpartum Depression And Here’s How I’m Celebrating Mother’s Day

After the birth of my first child, I experienced postpartum depression.  I would hold my baby when I had to feed and change her, but there was a huge disconnect between us. Or should I say, I wasn’t connected to her.  My ex-husband was extremely supportive of me. He tried everything he could think of Read more about I Had Postpartum Depression And Here’s How I’m Celebrating Mother’s Day[…]

Rasheeda Joins The Conversation About PostPartum Depression In The African-American Community!

Postpartum depression IS NOT the same as the baby blues. It just isn’t. Postpartum is probably one of the least accepted of mental illnesses because people think it’s not that serious, or that it will go away quickly. Here is what most people don’t know.  A major symptom of postpartum is that the mother has Read more about Rasheeda Joins The Conversation About PostPartum Depression In The African-American Community![…]