Jun 1, 2020Member-onlyIn These Moments, It’s Okay To Find JoyIt’s been a difficult past few days, to say the least. On top of a global pandemic shaking up our lives, again, we’re reminded of how insignificant we as Black people seem to be. Police brutality and racism, continue to plague our communities. Couple that with the microaggressions we face…Self3 min readSelf3 min read
Published inAge of Awareness·May 12, 2020Member-onlyZoom Fatigue + How To Reclaim Your Boundaries At HomeA few weeks ago, I was completely burnt out by the number of video chat sessions I had back to back. Given the requirement to socially distance at home, it’s been nice to build deeper connections. But I underestimated just how much I was able to handle. …Self5 min readSelf5 min read
Mar 16, 2020Member-onlyHow to Make the Most Out Of Working from HomeThe news and details surrounding Covid-19 have led to a number of offices and schools closing this past week. And for many, it’s the first time you’ve had to work from home for an extended amount of time. At first, it may be exciting to not have to go in…Working From Home4 min readWorking From Home4 min read
Mar 9, 2020Member-onlyWhy Finding Out Your “Money Story” Is The First Step in Reshaping Your FinancesI’ve said this numerous times to those closest to me, and I’ve even made mention of it on social media: 2020 is the year I finally get my finances all the way together. For years, I’ve struggled with money, no matter how much I was making. …Money Management4 min readMoney Management4 min read
Mar 2, 2020Member-onlyWhy Arts and Crafts Is The Perfect Addition to Your Self-Care RoutineFor a lot of us, access to our creativity ends once art is no longer a required course in order to graduate. We hang up the markers, colored pencils, watercolor paints, and convince ourselves we’re “not very artistic,” when that actually isn’t a requirement for this form of self-expression. Studies…Self4 min readSelf4 min read
Jan 27, 2020Member-onlyHow To Curb Comparison, To OurselvesOften times when we discuss curbing one’s comparison, it’s usually in reference to our relationship or perception of others. Rarely do we look at the form of comparison that quite often weighs on us the most. Our tendency to compare ourselves to our “ideal self”. This often manifests as a…Self4 min readSelf4 min read
Published inThe Startup·Jan 14, 2020Member-onlyFinding The Right One Isn’t About Fixing Yourself, It’s About Loving YourselfI’m going to begin this post by saying, who you are, who you are at your core does not need fixing. The layers, the personas, piled on top of that core self, can often blur our vision of who we truly are. Especially, if we’ve had to play a role…Love3 min readLove3 min read
Jan 6, 2020Member-onlyReclaim Your Sleep Routine After the HolidaysThe holidays are a joyous time, they allow us to catch up with loved ones, take time off from work, give and receive gifts. But with all the festivities surrounding them, our normal patterns are often thrown off whack. We’re sleeping less, eating and drinking more, undergoing more stress than…Health4 min readHealth4 min read
Dec 9, 2019Member-onlyWhy You Should Aim For Consistency Over PerfectionIt’s often drilled into our heads that we have to be great at everything we do. Sounds like a lot of pressure, right? Well, what if the key wasn’t in being great but simply showing up-all the time, over and over? Lasting progress isn’t about being consistently great; it’s about…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Dec 4, 2019Member-only4 Productivity Hacks to Help You Go Big *and* GO HOME’Tis the season to work smarter, not harder. With the sun setting at practically 4 pm each day here on the northeast, working into the evening can feel like pulling an all-nighter. Yet, with the dreary weather and holidays in full swing, this time of year is the hardest to…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read