Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
Spring is now in full swing and with it comes a variety of fashion choices. Gone is the heavy clothing of the winter season that weighs you down. Out comes the light and bright colors letting air onto your skin. As individuals we all have colors that we prefer to wear. They represent how…
On Friday, April 5th, an Earthquake centered in New Jersey was felt in New York City (NYC). For most of us, this was our first time experiencing this type of event. At the time, while at work, my thoughts ran in different directions. It was to the point of thinking it was just the…
On Friday, Beyonce released her county album “Cowboy Carter.” It is part of her Renaissance album series. I listened to the album; there are some hits and some misses for me. But, in the end there is a musical album from a woman whose career is untouchable. This attention to her crossing over into…
In the past year, I heard many stories of people suddenly diagnosed with various medical conditions. When this happens, it can be difficult to work or to engage in the work that requires more energy. They are then labeled as having a working disability. As an Occupational Therapist, if I even injury my…
As humans, we have many responsibilities in our day-to-day life. The art of balancing one’s time is something we all should be aware of. Ask yourself the question… Are you frequently checking the amount of energy you put into each area of your life? There are many times that you may use…
As you all know for the countries who honor Daylight Savings Time, that day just happened yesterday. We lost an hour of sleep but gained an hour of daylight in the evening. With more daylight, you now have more time to spread your personal sunshine out into the world. Let’s spring forward with power….
Today March 8th is International Women’s Day. A day to honor the fight for civil rights and awareness of the many issues women across the world face each day. For today, focusing on the positive, I ask the question… WHAT IS YOUR SUPERPOWER? We cannot be defined like fictional characters with the ability…
Have you ever put a lot of work into something with little results? This can happen so many times in your life but sometimes making a small change can lead you to where you want to be. Sometimes you may feel you have to stick to the plan you set . There is a…
The world of intercollegiate competitive figure skating has just taken a turn. Howard University became the first HBCU (Historical Black Colleges and Universities) to have a team. This past weekend, they participated in the Southeast Division competition. This is a big milestone for a group of young women who found each other and went…
In my 10 years of adult work experience, I often notice how power and money has become the primary challenge. The job itself is not the issue most employees have. The demands to meet productivity have become the downfall of the workforce. In other words, quantity has outweighed quality in many lines of work….