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Is God Still On Your Back Burner?

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:33) When Jesus said this, He was making it very clear that God should be our number one priority above everything else. At times, people find themselves battling various trials and tribulations in life, wondering where God is and how they even got there. But, they don’t realize that some of those challenges didn’t come as a test from God; rather, they were the result of a misaligned relationship with God. We are all guilty of doing things our own way, and then asking God to get on board afterwards—that’s not how God works fam. To live a life surrendered to Him means letting Him guide you. But in order for God to guide you, you have to hear Him clearly. So tell me, what is drowning out God’s voice in your life?

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November Release: Setting Boundaries Series (Part 5)

The irony of this post coming as the 5th and final part of this series is that God should be number one in everyone's life, and therefore, this should have been part one. However, I wanted to discuss a few of the other areas before discussing the area that requires the strictest boundaries and ties everything together. Our relationship with God is the most important connection in our life, and for that reason, we must treat it with the utmost respect and remove any obstacles that are hindering us from sharing in a loving relationship with Him. By doing so, we can avoid suffering that comes from doing life our own way and open ourselves to hear Him more clearly. Although we have talked about other important areas of your life that you do need to have boundaries around, if you aren't able to set real boundaries in your spiritual walk, you will find it very difficult to implement in the others. Let's finish this series strong!

~ Releasing November 30th ~

(To Be Released by 10pm Due to Thanksgiving Travel)

Happy Thanksgiving To You and Yours!!

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It’s Not Even That Deep Bae … Is It?

Love is such a beautiful thing, especially when it is handled properly. It becomes even more incredible when it is manifested in the form of two people coming together romantically and, in time, becoming one in marriage. So, it may seem a bit weird to talk about “boundaries” but they are extremely important in a relationship! They help ensure the bond you two share is protected. Some would argue that nothing should be off-limits in a relationship but there are nuances to this as sometimes this can be misused and abused. There are certain boundaries that are needed to keep the love thriving and not dying a slow death. And trust me, you don't want to learn that by experience.

October Release: Setting Boundaries Series (Part 4)

So, you thought the work stopped once you got in a relationship, huh? Better yet, you thought everything was already figured out once you got married, right? Well, think again! A relationship is a journey and that means there is growth to experience every step of the way. One of the areas in a relationship that tends to get overlooked is setting appropriate boundaries so that you and your partner's love has a safe place to be cultivated over time. It may seem odd to think about setting boundaries in a relationship but from your influence on their spiritual walk; to how you communicate with one another; to the way you handle topics that are sensitive for your partner, there are many needs and uses for boundaries. The goal is not to limit the relationship but help create a space for it to flourish. So, tune in as we talk about how you can create it the healthy way!

~ Releasing October 31st ~

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Family Always Knows What’s Right … Right?

The family bond is something that is not easily broken. Our families are our real Day 1s and have been with us since the beginning. I know they may get on your nerves and stress you at times, but the fact that they are your family will never change. However, just because they are your family doesn’t mean their input in different areas of your life is always for your benefit, and it doesn’t mean you are obligated to take it. They may have good intentions but that doesn’t always mean they are right. I mean, to be honest, there are some things in your personal life your family doesn’t need to know (e.g., when you have a disagreement with your partner). “But, how do I know when it’s okay and when it’s not?” Well, that’s where I come in!

September Release: Setting Boundaries Series (Part 4)

Family—you gotta love 'em right? I mean, they have been there your entire life and will always love you no matter what. But as much as we hold our family near and dear to our heart, that doesn't always mean their actions will work out in our favor. Don't get me wrong—family will usually do things from a place of trying to look out for you. However, the line between trying to help out and trying to impose their desires onto you is oftentimes not very clear. For that reason, they tend to cross it, creating situations where you feel compelled to do certain things that aren't always aligned with your heart and desires. We should keep family close, but we should take their input in our lives with a grain of salt. Now, I didn't say flat out disobey your parents and don't listen to your siblings; I am saying use wisdom when navigating their directions on how you should live your life. More on this to come in this month's post!

~ Releasing September 30th ~

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Unblurring the Lines of Friendship

“Friends—how many of us have them?” We have all been blessed with having at least one person in life we call a friend. With friendships comes an abundance of great talks, laughs, support and a lifetime of memories. They should be cherished and valued as the blessing that they are in our lives. Now don’t get me wrong, friendships also come with hardships, difficult conversations and disagreements, but overall, they are a source of great happiness in the midst of the turmoil faced in this world. And it’s for that reason we must take extra precautions and steps to ensure the friendship lasts by addressing the “little” things that we think aren’t a big deal but actually carry a great deal of weight. Those “little” things are boundaries.

August Release: Setting Boundaries Series (Part 3)

A friendship is a beautiful thing when it's given a healthy foundation to grow on and treated properly. Oftentimes, people don't realize that friendship doesn't mean you can't say no to certain things. I think it's pretty toxic when people try to convince you that if you don't do x, y or z, then it means they aren't a real friend. Everyone handles friendships differently and that is why it is important to communicate your desires and needs transparently so that you both are on the same page. It is perfectly normal and acceptable to have boundaries in a friendship, and we are going to talk about how to put them in place without affecting the friendship in a negative way. Who knows—it might just take your friendship to a whole new level!

~ Releasing September 1st ~

(Apologies For The Delayed Release)

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Do You Have a Job or Does Your Job Have You?

Before I start talking about the much needed boundaries around your job, I encourage you to read the first part of this series about setting boundaries with yourself. It sets the tone for the entire series, and if you can’t set a boundary with yourself and stick to it, you’ll find it quite difficult to place them in other areas of your life. *insert Druski meme* “But hey, that’s just me.”

Now, let’s talk about the place that helps you keep the lights on at home—your job. For a place that we spend so much of our life in, you’d think that it would be a place you enjoy showing up to each day. But alas, jobs have drained the life out of many people. You find it increasingly more challenging with each passing day to show up and give your best because, in many cases, they are taking more out of you than they’re giving (you know, kind of like that toxic ex you haven’t let go of). Understand this—your job may pay you, but they don’t own you. And we are going to discuss how to make sure they know that, too.

July Release: Setting Boundaries Series (Part 2)

Now that the foundation has been set around this topic of boundaries—setting boundaries with yourself—we can start digging deeper into the various areas in your life that this will translate to and the impact of implementing these boundaries now. The first area we will start with is our jobs, which are arguably the place we spend the most time in any given week. I hear story after story of workplaces where people are taken advantage of, getting burned out, are overly stressed and are outright unhappy. For a place you spend so much time in, it's imperative that you take the necessary steps to protect your peace and mental health, and I'm here to make sure of that!

~ Releasing July 31st ~

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Boundaries Start with You

Boundaries. Cambridge Dictionary defines it as, “a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something.” I like this definition because it emphasizes that boundaries aren’t just about dividing continents, school districts and bodies of water; it is also about the boundaries of things we can’t physically see. Boundaries are critical in maintaining peace of mind, avoiding being taken advantage of, ensuring people don’t meddle in private areas of your life and protecting the people and things that matter most to you. Boundaries aren’t just for yourself either—they should be set with your job, your friendly relationships, your family and parents and your romantic relationships. But to start this Boundaries series off right, I need to first focus on setting boundaries with yourself.

Slight Delay in Blog Post Release

Happy Sunday Readers! Life has been a bit hectic, and I have been delayed in wrapping up my blog post this month. So, instead of releasing today, I will release it tomorrow instead.

Thank you for your patience and sorry for the delay!

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June Release: Setting Boundaries Series (Part 1)

I know, I know, I know - that was an extremely long unplanned hiatus and it's been quite some time since I've had a new release. I apologize for that. BUT, we are BACK! And to get these blog posts back in motion, I am starting a new series - "Setting Boundaries in Your Life" - to kick things off. In the past year, I have truly come to understand the importance of boundaries across all areas of our lives. It is crucial to being able to maintain peace of mind, ensure we aren't losing ourselves to the opinions and beliefs of others and protect what's most important to us. Because of the depth of this topic, this will be a 6-part series (maybe more) and we are going to start with Setting Boundaries with Yourself because in order to get this right, we have to start with us. Stay tuned because these topics are going to help you prioritize what truly matters in your life and set you up for much greater success (and newfound happiness) to come!

~ Releasing June 30th ~

Happy Father's Day!!

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Happy Resurrection Sunday!!!

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