Michelle-Nichola Cockburn
BSc Behavioral Science
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Motivational Speaker, Consultant, Author and Certified Life Coach.
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Set small goals everyday and celebrate the small wins. Keep focus and follow your passion. There may be obstacles that come in your way but look at those obstacles as the impetus to continue to push forward.
Everything you face, challenges one after the other and disappointments, know that your divine maker is preparing you for the next level. So continue to PUSH.
Flowing Forward with Michelle-Nichola Cockburn
Happy New Year Michele! Let us purpose in our hearts to keep Jesus closer than ever and ensure that we…
You are very welcome Dale. We must always trust the process despite the challenges.
Yes it is indeed. We must trust the process.
This was a wonderful piece Michelle. Very timely in our busy world. This is a reminder to stop and remind…
𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼.
In a world that celebrates productivity, titles, and achievements, many people rush to take on assignments before first ensuring they are aligned. But purpose without alignment often leads to frustration, burnout, and misdirection. The principle of alignment before assignment reminds us that who we are becoming must be in order before what we are called…
𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀.
Pain is an inevitable part of the human experience. It shows up uninvited, through loss, disappointment, betrayal, illness, rejection, or seasons where life simply does not go as planned. What many of us struggle with is not the pain itself, but the meaning we assign to it. Pain does not decide your future; your interpretation…
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂, 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳
Many times, we move through life wearing titles, roles, and responsibilities that shape how others see us, but not necessarily who we truly are. We are mothers, fathers, employees, leaders, friends, and partners. We fulfill these roles diligently, yet when asked, “Who are you?” many of us stumble. Why?Because we have never taken the time to go…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲
The Power of Positive Friendships and Why Your Circle Matters in Every Stage of your Life Friendships are one of life’s greatest treasures. They bring laughter, understanding, encouragement, and accountability, all the things that make our journey a little lighter and brighter. But the kind of people you surround yourself with can make a world…
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝗔 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀
When you are in a relationship, it is easy to get caught up in the “honeymoon phase”, the butterflies, the constant texting, the late-night talks. But when the excitement of newness fades and reality sets in, what keeps a relationship strong? What makes a relationship truly work long-term? For young couples, especially those just starting…
𝗠𝗲𝗻, 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲
In today’s fast-paced world, it is easy to equate physical presence with emotional engagement. Many men believe that being physically present at home should suffice in fulfilling their roles as partners. However, true connection in a marriage goes beyond mere physical presence; it requires emotional availability and active participation in the relationship. Understanding the Difference:…
𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆: 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Being a man in today’s world is a complex and often misunderstood experience. Society expects a lot from men, but rarely gives them space to talk about the pressures they face. In a time when roles are shifting and traditional definitions are being challenged, men are often caught in the middle: expected to be strong…
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴
Life has a way of taking us down paths we never anticipated. We set out with plans, goals, and dreams, only to find ourselves redirected, sometimes gently, other times abruptly. It is easy to view these redirections as setbacks, disappointments, or even failures. But what if we reframe our perspective and see them for what…
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗮 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗳𝗲?
Marriage is one of the most profound commitments a person can make. It is more than just a legal contract; it is a partnership that requires emotional, mental, and spiritual readiness. But how do you know if you are truly prepared to step into the role of a husband or wife? Here are some key…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱: 𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻
Love is a powerful force that shapes relationships, behaviors, and the emotional well-being of individuals. However, when a parent prioritizes their romantic partner over their child, the psychological ramifications for the child can be severe and long-lasting. This imbalance in affection can lead to deep-seated emotional wounds, affecting the child’s development, self-esteem, and future relationships.…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸
Leadership is about guiding, inspiring, and empowering a team to achieve a common goal. However, some leaders fall into the trap of micromanagement – exerting excessive control over their employees’ tasks and decisions. While they may believe they are ensuring efficiency, micromanagement often leads to frustration, reduced productivity, and even employee burnout. What is Micromanagement?…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in emotions, react impulsively, or feel overwhelmed by challenges. Self-regulation is the ability to manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a healthy way; is a crucial skill for personal growth, emotional well-being, and success in life. Whether in relationships, the workplace, or personal development, self-regulation…
𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Money is one of the most common sources of tension in relationships which can eventually lead to divorce. While financial discussions can be difficult, they become even more problematic when one partner engages in money shaming i.e. criticizing, belittling, or making the other person feel inadequate about their financial choices, income, or spending habits. So let us…
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲?
We often hear people talk about their “circle of friends,” celebrating the importance of having a strong, supportive network. But have you ever paused to consider whether your circle and your corner are the same? After careful reflection, I’ve come to realize they’re not. Let’s unpack the difference. Your Circle Your circle is the group…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 “𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺” 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗔 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
In a world where people-pleasing often feels like a default setting and guilt creeps in at the mere thought of saying “no,” Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory serves as a refreshing wake-up call. This concept, simple yet profound, encourages us to prioritize self-care, embrace personal autonomy, and release the urge to control others’ choices. What…
𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲
Life is a journey filled with moments of joy, love, and success, but it also comes with its share of challenges, pain, and loss. These experiences, though often difficult, can shape us in profound ways. The key to navigating life’s trials lies not in avoiding them but in growing through them. After all, who ever…
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆! 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗺 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
In life, there will always be voices, some external, others internal, that try to make you feel like you are not enough. Maybe it’s a comment someone made, a judgment passed, or the pressure to meet impossible standards. But here’s the truth: your worth is not up for debate. It’s not something that anyone else…
𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿, 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲
As the year 2024 draws to a close, we find ourselves in that magical space where reflection meets anticipation. The Christmas season, with its warmth, joy, and spirit of giving, invites us to slow down, celebrate our blessings, and connect with loved ones. At the same time, it offers an opportunity to pause, reflect on…
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲
In a world that often glorifies grand achievements and overnight success, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the idea of progress. Social media is filled with stories of dramatic transformations, jaw-dropping milestones, and seemingly instant victories. However, real and lasting progress often looks very different—it’s quiet, steady, and built on the foundation of consistent effort.…
𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲’𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝘀 𝗜 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝟲𝟬.
Today, I find myself standing on the threshold of 60, a milestone that feels as much a beginning as it does a reflection. Reaching this age is both humbling and empowering, a moment to honor the journey that brought me here and to embrace the possibilities of the road ahead. Before I begin my…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
In a world driven by constant communication, many of us find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of texts, social media notifications, and endless to-do lists; we all know the negativity that sometimes overwhelm us when we view these social media platforms and the impact it can have on our mind and body. Yet, despite being…
𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆?
Have you ever caught yourself prioritizing being right over being kind? Or pushing your opinion at the expense of listening to someone else’s truth? If so, you’re not alone. Ego and empathy exist on opposite ends of a spectrum, and finding balance between the two is a lifelong journey. Let’s take a moment to reflect…
𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗜𝘀 𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵
In today’s fast-paced world, empowerment has become a buzzword – but at its core, empowerment is a transformative journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and resilience. It’s about taking control of our lives, setting healthy boundaries, and building a life aligned with our values and dreams. Starting this journey is not easy but here are a few…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
In today’s fast-paced, success-driven world, it’s easy to get swept up in the allure of accomplishments, accolades, and recognition. But as we climb the ladder of success, it’s essential to remain grounded and humble. These two traits are not only crucial for personal growth but also serve as the backbone of sustainable success. They keep…
𝗔𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿…
May you have a reason to reflect back on this year with gratitude. As we approach the end of another year, it is essential to take a moment to acknowledge the challenges and triumphs that have shaped us. This year has undoubtedly been a rollercoaster ride, filled with unexpected twists and turns. However, amidst the…
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
Theme: Zero Male Suicide International Men’s Day is celebrated on November 19th each year to raise awareness about men’s issues and promote gender equality. One of the key focuses of this day is to address the alarming rates of male suicide worldwide. Suicide is a global public health concern, and men are disproportionately affected by…
𝗜𝗳 𝗜 𝗛𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳, 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿?
As we journey through life, we often reflect on the choices we made and the lessons we learned along the way. If given the chance, many of us would love to have a conversation with our younger selves, offering guidance and wisdom gained from experience. Below are four important pieces of advice I would share…
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
I will tell you why. You see, facing challenging situations can have a profound impact on individuals, often causing them to lose sight of their own needs and priorities. Whether it be a divorce, a difficult relationship, a major life change, caring for a sick relative, working in a toxic environment, too many to mention;…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘁
Fear is a powerful emotion that can have a profound impact on our lives. It is a natural response to perceived threats or dangers, but when fear becomes excessive or irrational, it can hinder our personal growth and well-being. In this article, I will share the various ways in which fear can affect our sense…
𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹
How is Emotional Blackmail in Relationships Defined and, how to understand the signs and the Manipulative Dynamics We have all heard the term “Emotional Blackmail” but have you ever taken the time to understand the dynamics and how to identify the signs? Emotional blackmail is a manipulative tactic that can occur in any relationship, be…
𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝟳 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝗽 𝟴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀
The saying “fall down seven times, get up eight” is a popular Japanese proverb that encapsulates the idea of resilience and perseverance. Truly a powerful proverb. It implies that no matter how many times we stumble or face setbacks, we should always find the strength to rise again. This proverb holds a valuable lesson for…
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀.
One of client’s said to me the other day, “I feel overwhelmed trying to communicate in my personal relationship; it feels so stressful! What do you think I am doing wrong?” Of course, I took the time to ask a few questions to understand her communication style and I also was able to pinpoint what…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, it is crucial to have a support system that holds us accountable for our actions and helps us navigate through life’s challenges. This support system, often referred to as a “tribe,” plays a significant role in our personal growth, well-being, and overall success. Having an accountable support tribe can…
𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
Do we really understand what Self-leadership is and how it can improve our daily lives? Please indulge me as I share on this topic. Self-leadership is the ability to take control of your own actions, thoughts, and emotions. It requires a set of skills that can be developed and practiced over time. One of the…
𝗧𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀: 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁, 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲.
Agree? Often times we forget that any change requires a deliberate and intentional shift. Our purpose on our life’s journey is to be the best version of ourselves with the hope that, how we ‘show up’ , we can influence others on their journey. If you haven’t included these habits in your daily routine, it…
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆.
We are in a season of transition and transformation. Have you written down your goals for 2023? Is your Vision Board completed and placed on your office wall, in your home on the kitchen or bedroom wall? Are your goals SMART goals?Listen, one thing 2022 has taught us is that we do not have our…
The Purpose in the Pause
How many of you have doubted the length of time it is taking for you to accomplish a goal or get a job, get a new home, get into the university of your choice? I know I have been there. You see many times, we are all caught up in the moment and the “need…
𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
We have all heard at some point in time that patience is a virtue. However being able to stay calm in the presence of adversity is challenging. Yet we are called to exercise patience, in order to deal with our day to day lives, reduce our stress levels and reduce depression. Patience is a settled…
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is very relevant. This word came to me this morning and I had to write on it. So many people are walking around and not quite able to deal with this. You may say after all, who am I to talk about forgiveness having been blindsided and retrenched from my job 5 months ago…
Procrastination
I have been studying this word for some time. You see we all know its meaning, however, according to Wikipedia: “Procrastination is the action of unnecessarily, and voluntarily delaying or postponing something despite knowing that there will be negative consequences for doing so.” This takes be back to the fear of the unknown. However, let…
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿!!
You may have missed my blogs for a while, but there comes a time when you have to recharge, reenergize, regroup, reprogram, reprocess, reshuffle, refresh and the list can go on and on.. Never be apologetic for taking a break from anything you are engaged in; it is your entitlement. You see, no one is…
𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆
Thai Nguyen once said that becoming the best version of yourself will equip you to spark change in others. Are you in control of your life? Are you listening to naysayers? Or do you know what you want and you are going after it? 2 years ago, the pandemic hit us really hard. Some of…
𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Have you ever had to visit a chiropractor? A chiropractor is a practitioner who diagnosis and manipulates the treatment of misaligned joints. You see there are many times we are removed from situations or positions and we ask why. The thing is, if your destiny is not to be in that position or situation or…
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗴𝗼 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗴𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁!
Life happens, yes it does and you know what, ‘It is possible’! It is possible to overcome situations. Life will throw curve balls at you, but you are in control and you must do whatever it takes to survive. When life knocks you down, make sure you land on your back so that you can…
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮
Are you ready for the journey into 2022? I know I am ready! 2021 was full of challenges and experiences, definitely a rough journey. But, be that as it may, in between the rough journey there were countless beautiful moments; I launched my website and made contact with a lot of like minded individuals. Additionally,…
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲
I have heard this saying time and time again; it is truly a profound statement, especially when faced with adversity or misfortune. You see many a times we ask ourselves: Why me?; Why did this happen to me?; Why did I lose my job? Instead of asking these…
𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀?
Personal values are one of the most important things you can know about yourself and are vital in getting genuine inner confidence. Your values are found deep down inside you, right at the very core of who you are; and they’re the building blocks, the foundations and cornerstones for you. A value is something in…
𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
Norman Vincent Peale has this to say about the power of choice. “The greatest power we have is the power of choice. It is an actual fact, that if you have been groping under unhappiness, you can choose to be joyous, instead. And, by effort, lift yourself into joy. If you tend to be fearful,…
𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Allowing your body to feel each emotion and to identify each feeling is ok. Some people may think that is a form of weakness. However, the truth is, it is ok to experience these feelings to begin the healing process. Recently, I was called to a meeting to be told my position in the company…
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀
Change is a constant process and part of being human. When you embark on changing anything in your life, start from where you are. Until you know where that is, it would be difficult to effectively make the change. You have to start with a baseline. Starting with a baseline is about figuring out where…
Enhancing your Growth Mindset
Have you ever felt low, fed-up and bored and you feel like you are probably, not the best company to be around? I don’t know about you, but I have had those days. You see those days will come around because we are only human, we don’t get to be perfect every day. We will…
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻
There are so many demands placed on women: family, work, house chores and other commitments. Quite frankly, we feel we can do it all. At this juncture, we begin to feel overwhelmed and doubt our own capabilities to continue. There have been times when I was forced to take a step back and recalibrate. Whether I…
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻
There is power in the word! Positive affirmations can be recited by anyone on a daily bases, to help them make it through the day, boost their confidence and to give the desired self assurance. In this segment of Soul Food, I want to focus on our men in society. This is because, men sometimes…
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀
Have you ever been to a function in a room full of strangers and found yourself lost for words? Have you ever being in a relationship and found yourself unable to express yourself? The art of introducing yourself to others and creating small talk may come natural for some, but most people confess to feeling…
𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗺
4 Simple Steps To Conquer Self Esteem You can win the battle over self esteem with these 4 simple ways… Affirmations Affirmations are simply positive things that you say out loud to yourself every day. This can be very difficult at times because you may not actually believe what you are saying. So why would…
𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗺
When self-talk chides you for not reaching your goal, rebuke it! Remind yourself that your top priority now is to keep making progress and experience the process to its fullest. I procrastinated and doubted myself for many years, that one day I would have my own website and touch the lives of many. Here I…
𝟰 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿
Fear gets to the best of us. Whether it is fear of failure, fear of success or even fear of fear.All of us have experienced fear at some point in our lives; and it can be a real stumbling block that holds us back from being truly successful.You see, I know of this too well.…
𝗣𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁, 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘁
Sometimes the odds are against you and you feel like quitting. Those moments are the times when we pivot. I felt like quitting on my purposeful journey and today I am a certified Life Coach. It is always good to challenge yourself! What are you pushing through to accomplish your purpose? 2020 was a challenging…
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲
I remember my parents saying to me time and time again, if I fail to prepare, prepare to fail. However, when I reflect on those days, if I did not fail, I would not be the successful, independent woman I am today. You see many times, we look at failure as it is the end,…
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Michele Ruiz said: “If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you cannot hear them anymore”. What are you doing today to motivate you on your continued Journey of fulfilling your life purpose or passion? Here are three things you can do: Create a positive environment, whether it is listening…
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Well thought out Michelle, you are an Inspiration. Great Read!