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August: A Month of New Beginnings

Eight is the number of new beginnings. It is associated with resurrection and regeneration. There are many ways to acknowledge, embrace, and exercise new beginnings. Needless to say, new beginnings can occur and be celebrated at any moment. The new academic year is a new beginning. Students return to school for a novel opportunity to gain knowledge, wisdom, and added experiences that will fuel their intellects among many things. Most students commence their return to academia during the month of...

Make SMART New Year’s Resolutions

Personal growth is important. We should all aspire to thrive in every area of our lives. Many people start each new year by making new year’s resolutions. The problem with that is the goals are seldom achieved. Some people backpedal altogether. One manner in which to give new year’s resolutions the best chance at getting attained is by setting SMART goals. SMART is the acronym used in goal-setting to ensure detail, clarity, and attainability. It is commonly attributed to Peter...

The Obstacle is the Way

One of my friends recently shared, The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday with me. It was a powerful read. The book is full of principle-oriented reminders and anecdotes. They serve to teach us to embrace the lessons, opportunities for growth and change, acceptance, and many other maxims hidden in every obstacle we experience. What stands in the way becomes the way is a notion that obstacles that seem to just be roadblocks, can in fact be utilized and...

Ten Safety Tips for Large Crowds

Mass social gatherings are enjoyable but they have become a target for disaster. We hear about so many senseless acts of violence that were committed during these celebratory gatherings. We cannot eradicate violence but we can mitigate the risks and dangers we and our loved ones encounter. Concerts, parades, festivals, and similar gatherings are fun and memorable. We can continue to partake in these events and also be cautious. Practicing safety measures while in large crowds greatly reduces the chances...

The Nine Fruit of the Spirit

I love to reference various theologies to emphasize points on certain topics or principles. The Bible holds numerous golden nuggets on how we should aim to live a meaningful and impactful life. The nine Fruit of the Spirit are found in Galatians and highlight the areas we should focus on in order to maintain excellent moral conduct. Fruit is synonymous with deed or action. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against...

Five Reasons Community is Important

If you are like me, you value having a community of loving, wise, honest, and supportive people. As we navigate through life, our sense of community may change and evolve. Career placements and other life events can influence how we define and redefine community. I have meaningful friendships that were formed throughout various stages of life. They are nurtured and maintained by intentional catch-ups via phone, hanging out, social media engagements, and traveling. Living in a different state than my...

Comparison is the Thief of Joy | How to Lessen the Occurrences

It is common practice to measure ourselves against some of our peers, influencers, and leaders. It is unhealthy to constantly measure ourselves against other people. Theodore Roosevelt’s proverb is powerful. Comparison is the thief of joy. It can be fruitless and we are left unhappy when we compare ourselves as a means to self-fulfillment. Comparison is the thief of joy. Theodore Roosevelt How to Lessen the Comparison Occurrences Affirm yourself daily. Do not hijack conversations. Give meaningful compliments. Take social...

25 Ways to Spend Alone Time

Recharging regularly is a good way to maintain our sanity and peace. Spending time alone is fruitful in various ways. It can help us feel centered and it also challenges fear in numerous levels. Here are some helpful ways to spend alone time in order to refuel. Draw/color Take a nap Read a book Go for a walk Pray/meditate Watch a movie Get a massage Visit a museum Enjoy some soup Do yoga/stretch Create a budget Clean your home Do...

30 Ways to Show Gratitude

We can easily get lost in our daily routines and forget to express or show gratitude. There is so much to be thankful for. Surviving a pandemic is a huge one. I challenge you and myself to be more intentional about expressing gratitude in various forms. Let us aim to do so cheerfully. With love, compassion, and sincerity. 30 Ways to Show Gratitude Praise God. Spend time in nature. Compliment a stranger. Indulge in a guilty pleasure. Say your affirmations,...

The 11 Pillars of Servant Leadership

Great leadership qualities include the ability to influence others, show empathy, communicate effectively, delegate tasks, scout talent, among many others. There are also various types of leaders. Understanding what type of leader you are will forecast the amount of success you can achieve in the leadership role. One leadership style that can coexist with and even enhance the others is servant leadership. Those who follow the servant leadership model aim to be wholesome individuals in order to elevate the people...

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