Fear keeps us stuck. What are you afraid of that’s keeping you from moving forward? Will whatever it is you fear still be problematic in 1 year? Is it actually problematic now? I’m not poo-pooing fear. Fear is real and serves a purpose. Fear can keep you from doing dangerous things, but fear is alsoContinue reading “Fear: Friend or Foe?”
Category Archives: self care
Time to THRIVE
We should be thriving in 2021, not striving. In today’s Real & Raw with Roshaunda, I talk a bit about what thriving looks like. What does thriving look like for you? Post it in the comments!
Look Out, World!
Y’all, I will be a guest on the Own Your Now show tomorrow morning at 8:30a CT! I’ll be talking about coaching black women pursuing doctorates. Check it out! Click below to watch! https://www.facebook.com/102485891467758/posts/221956362854043/?d=n https://www.facebook.com/OwnYourNowShow/
Get Out the Way!
Chances are good you are standing in your own way. I don’t know how you’re standing in your own way, but for me, that often looks like procrastination and self-doubt. Take a minute to list all of the ways you’re standing in your way. Then take 3 minutes to journal about how you’re going toContinue reading “Get Out the Way!”
Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2021! Let’s get the year started off right with some visioning for the year. I think we’ll do a few exercises for this in January. Today’s questions for your journaling follow. Who do you want to be in 2021? What do you need to do to be that person in 2021? By DecemberContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
Happy Birthday to Me!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! I just realized what I want for my birthday, which is in one week! Normally for my birthday I convince some of my friends to go an adventure with me. We’ve gone rock climbing, practiced archery, rented a party bus, and learned Irish dancing. This year, however, our best idea isContinue reading “Happy Birthday to Me!”
You Do Not Have to Journey Alone
When I registered for my masters program in 1998, I didn’t know how I was going to pay for it. I prayed for a miracle, and God showed up. Literally the day before classes were to begin, I received a call from the English Department offering funding for my studies in exchange for working inContinue reading “You Do Not Have to Journey Alone”
STEP Method for Managing Your Emotions
I took a very cool course through WGU about neuroscience and learning, and in it, I learned about the STEP Method for managing your emotions. In brief, this method helps you pause, think about why you’re so riled up, and plan how to respond to an emotional challenge. In the course of pursuing a degree,Continue reading “STEP Method for Managing Your Emotions”
Sistahs on the Doctoral Journey
As you know, I’ve been shifting and refining my coaching focus since February. Well, here it is December, and I’m refining again. I’m shifting to serve black women on their doctoral journeys. All of my moves since February have been leading me here, and I’m excited about what’s on the horizon. Part of that horizonContinue reading “Sistahs on the Doctoral Journey”
You are Enough
For today’s journaling, we’re going to do something a little different. We are going to do a t-chart exercise. Today, your t-chart will be about describing how you are enough. If you are using pen/pencil and paper, draw a vertical line down the middle of your paper. Next, draw a horizontal line through just theContinue reading “You are Enough”