They always say that the most important relationship you will have is the one with yourself. You know why? Because that specific relationship sets the tone of every other relationship you will have. So Let Me Ask You This: Are you consciously aware of the relationship you have with yourself? Is it a good or…
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“Claim Your Power …”
You know how they say that the truth will always comes to light? Well it does! How we truly feel about ourselves will come to light as well ... Growing up shy, I had many insecurities that I eventually overcame. Now that I reflect, I realized that I eventually learned to stand up for myself…
“Dear Women.”
Where would the world be without women? Allahumma barik! Women are amazing. Cartoon Artist: Unknown (I did NOT create the cartoon) Q&A: How do you think women are treated in general? Is there misogyny displayed in your culture? Misogyny is the expression of hatred and prejudice towards women (Google). It’s definitely displayed in my culture…
“Who Are You Doing It For?”
Today’s blog is all about you 😉 Yes, you read that correctly King/Queen 🙂 So let's cut to the chase ... How do you define success? Success can have so many different definitions, maybe because it's a subjective matter. Nevertheless, I do believe that most people associate success with happiness. Speaking of happiness, have you…
“Colorism: Part Two.”
Audiobook: Every time I go to African stores, I constantly see skin-bleaching products. It honestly angers me to the core for so many reasons. Before I move on though ... Let’s Define Colorism. "Colorism is the prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial…
“Small-Minded vs. Open-Minded;Which One Are You?!”
Audiobook: Let's be real, we all have our toxic traits. We can be toxic towards the people we know, love, and even to ourselves. The reality is, no one walking on this earth today is perfect. We are all flawed in someway, shape, or form. However, there is something that makes us different. Our mindsets.…
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“Healing.”
Audiobook: Last week, I spoke about trauma and how trauma affects our daily behaviors and interactions with others. Now let’s talk about healing. Healing is a process. Not everyone goes through the healing process, however, many do. The healing process could take days, months, years. It honestly varies per person. What if I told you…
“Why Settle?”
Audiobook: As a blogger, it's easy to get caught up with 'what's popular or trending.' The same goes for social media influencers and other entrepreneurs. The truth is ... your audience will come, so don't settle for what you think is 'trending.' Stick with your values and work according to your values. If you compromise…
“Looting In Our Communities.”
THE MINORITY OF PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR DOES NOT REPRESENT WHAT BLACK LIVES MATTER STANDS FOR! We have a duty to protect and be mindful of our black businesses. **I am not saying that black people are doing this to their own communities, it has been proven that white supremacists have dressed in black…
“Ramadan Reflections.”
Audiobook: Every year is the same. Ramadan always leaves as fast as it comes. Eid Mubarak to all my fellow Muslims across the globe! May Allah swt accept our fasts, prayers, and duas. Ameen. ... For every Ramadan that passes, we never know which one will be our last ... that's what's scary about it.…
“Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award!”
I'm thankful and grateful to have been nominated by The Life of Pebz for the Vincent Ehindero Award! Check out her amazing blogs by clicking this link > https://thelifeofpebz.wordpress.com/ To me, Pebz truly stands out because of her level of transparency of thoughts and being real with us! I value this greatly, thank you so…
“I Did It- So Can You.”
Audiobook: Two days ago, I received the news I've been dreaming and waiting on for a whole year. Last year, around this time, I set a goal to work my way through admittance to a specific nursing program. Because of this goal, I worked ten times harder than I normally would- giving nothing but my…
“Enemies of Our Own Progress.”
Audiobook: I notice weird energy when it comes to being the person who starts doing something new or different within several communities. In the Fulani community, there’s so many taboos. Although there are many taboos, I’m proud that we’re the generation that’s breaking barriers and doing something new that our ancestors were too afraid to…
“The Taboo Topic.”
Audiobook: Time is so precious. Time is so precious because it's something we can never get back. So why do we waste time? Time isn't the "taboo topic" though. The taboo topic is something that is inevitable for all living things. The taboo topic is something that most living things are afraid of facing. The…
“Laziness.”
Audiobook: I’d be lying if I said I never get lazy lol we all have our days. However, that doesn’t mean that we aren’t capable of stopping it. Remember, we do have choices. Laziness can sometimes be associated with procrastination. Procrastination is a result of bringing in excuses in order to delay the task (s).…
“Make Social Media Valuable.”
Before Reading/Listening To The Blog: Please note that I am only talking about opinionated posts NOT FACTUAL OR HATE POSTS. Audiobook: To be able to see and hear is already a load of blessings right then and there. We get to see and hear whatever we wish. We live in the day and age of…
“Quit Feeling Sorry For Yourself”
Audiobook: In the real world ... nobody cares. That’s one thing that college taught me. Nobody cares about the amount of hours you put into a project or paper. Nobody cares about the amount of sleep you lost. At the end, all they care about is the end result. I had to learn that the…
“Thank You Instagram”
Scrolling down my timeline, I'd always see posts with captions saying: "deleting later." I think you’ve seen this too! Or ... you maybe done this yourself. If you really think about it though, DOES THAT CAPTION EVEN MAKE SENSE? Why would you post a picture just to delete it later? You obviously had to like…
“How Dare We …”
Call me crazy, but one of my biggest fears is becoming financially wealthy. Yes I said it. I’m afraid of being rich. Why? Because I’ve seen what money does to people. It makes people greedy. Greedy for what they don’t need, more so greedy for what they want, or should I say, “feel entitled to.”…
“Be Wise About What You Display”
There was a girl that I once called my friend. I later came to realize that she wasn’t actually my friend. Why? Because whenever something good happened to me, she’d always find a way to add negative commentary. I’m oblivious sometimes (one of my weaknesses), so it took my awhile to acknowledge how she constantly…
“How You Manage Your Time, Will Either Reward You or Make You Suffer.”
We always say "we don't have time," for the things we have to do. But the truth is, we don't make time for the things we need to do. I'm not pointing fingers at you because I'm the same way. Whenever it comes to homework assignments, studying, or getting chores done, it's easy for me…
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“Being a Victim of Stereotypes”
It all started once I was selected to be apart of this rigorous academic program in my state. We were a diverse group of students and we easily bonded with each other. I found my friend group within the first week of the program and we still keep in touch 😉 if you're reading this,…
“Never Stop Being Yourself Because of Social Media”
We all know that one person who's been through hell and back ... but you would never know it. Their character gives you such positive vibes that you'd never suspect any downfalls from their life. Could you be that person to someone else? The answer is yes! Let's face it, we all have a story,…
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“Here’s the Issue …”
I am my biggest enemy. I often fail to recognize my accomplishments because I'm greedy towards the want to always attain more progress than what I already have. Some may call this self-actualization. The start of this semester had a rocky start of overwhelment. I became so overwhelmed that I questioned my ability to continue…
“The Toxic Stigma Around Mental Health”
Psychology Today defines empathy as the experience of understanding another person's thoughts, feelings, and condition from his or her point of view, rather than from one's own. Lacking is a strong word used to emphasize unavailability and absence within various situations involving relationships, education, finances, and many more. Personally, growing up as an African-American female…
“My Name”
When you're young, it's hard to realize why it matters to pronounce others' names correctly, let alone learn it. Acknowledging the significance of names are beyond important. I'm pretty sure most of us have met multiple people with the same name, one may say, "traditional American names." For example: John, Emily, Sarah, etc. Hadiatou…
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