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Why Affirmations Work: The Brain Science Behind Self-Talk

Raise your hand if you’ve tried leaning on affirmations with little to no avail. This is me…I am raising my hand.

4 Real Tips to Start Journaling and Stick to It

If you want a simple way to create some effective me-time, journaling is a great place to start. And there are some very practical ways to get started and to stick with it.

What is Self-care Beyond the Hype?

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” -Audre Lorde

An Ode to Issa

Forever an Awkward Black Girl, just not so Insecure.

Morning Rituals & How to Create One That Sticks

If you Google “Morning Rituals,” you will eventually discover that some of our most successful favs swear by them. Simply put, they’re just routines you commit to in order to get your day started on the right foot. Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey both make space in their days for intentional mornings, so why notContinue reading “Morning Rituals & How to Create One That Sticks”

4 Things Tiffany Dufu Taught Us in Her Book “Drop The Ball”

“Even though women make up half the workforce, they still represent only 18 percent of the highest-level leaders. The reasons are obvious… mounting responsibilities at work and home leave them with no bandwidth to do what will most lead to their success.” “Drop The Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less” was released by Tiffany DufuContinue reading “4 Things Tiffany Dufu Taught Us in Her Book “Drop The Ball””

What is Living SLFSHLY?

Welcome to SLFSHLY, a new platform for the everyday Black Woman. SLFSHLY exists as a space for you to be intentional about the way you live your life. So let’s get into it…what is living SLFSHLY? I am actually going to start with what SLFSHLY is not. You may hear the word ‘selfish’ and understandablyContinue reading “What is Living SLFSHLY?”