Self-Care Suggestions

Pray for yourself. Be still. We all have a billions things to do every day, but you need to take some time breath, and be still. Love you. Look in the mirror and remind yourself of how much you love you and mean it Enjoy your day no matter what happens determine that you will find joy in your day Be happy with who you are. Don’t compare yourself to others, you are the best you Define your relationship with God (or your higher being of choice) don’t allow someone else to tell you what it should be Cherish those … Continue reading Self-Care Suggestions

Mom Take Care of Mom- Permission Granted

(Featuring Jayda Nix, confident, bold, young woman who is to go into the field of medicine, a junior in high school currently working with me as a mentoree in my office.) Do you believe your mom takes good care of herself? I believe my mom takes good care of herself. Would you think your mom was selfish if she took time to do or buy something just for her, even if you wanted something for yourself? No, being my mother’s only child she always has put me first. Now that I am older and can buy things for myself, my … Continue reading Mom Take Care of Mom- Permission Granted

Being Nanekia: Refreshed & Renewed

This month I’ve been focusing a lot on self-care. It’s something I wouldn’t normally embrace as I live and breathe for my family (at least that’s what they like to think.)  I have noticed though that I do need to take better care of myself physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, and spiritually.  These are all aspects of my life that when out of alignment cause me a great deal of hurt.  Why would I ever want to hurt myself when I could just make a plan to take better care of me?  So for this installment of Being Nanekia, taking care … Continue reading Being Nanekia: Refreshed & Renewed