For most of my teens and 20s I've dealt with some version of disordered eating and body image issues. I have to admit as an adult it became harder to distinguish between what was for health's sake vs. what was obsessive body control. The pandemic has taken a major toll on all of our bodies and...
Read MoreSeeking validation is a challenge for some black women and one of the ways to deal with the need to seek validation from others is to identify your intentions.
Read MoreBeing a woman has its challenges, but being a black woman has its extra challenges. There will be some bad days where stuff gets to you more than usual, but that's why you should add these positive affirmations and quotes to your deck…
Read MoreA lot of us face the struggle of having our expenses continuously rise to meet income. It can be draining. It is also a lot to deal with. Having a lot of important bills and financial commitments to settle, but the trivial things come up to deduct from our funds…
Read MoreAs a black woman whose goal is to be healthy for a long time, the popular questions most people ask when I reveal that I’m vegan is: “Why?” and “Don’t you miss eating meat?” Well, the truth is…
Read MoreThese are affirmations to help raise your vibrations. And to help put you into the spirit of abundance. Join Assata Renay in this diary entry to say these affirmations.
Read MoreEveryone is filled with desires and has expectations. We all have and know what we would like to have, to become and have as ours. The problem is a lot of us are measuring our expectations with an image that we consider, as individuals, as the peak. Anything that is not equal to that is not good enough. That forms the basis of how frustration sets in…
Read MoreDo you ever just wake up one day and feel like a fog is just following you around? Then you realize months have gone by and you're still in this mood and haven't accomplished anything? Yes, I'm pretty sure we've all felt this or currently feeling this now.
Read MoreIt is now possible to work from practically anywhere which means there are even more possibilities for networking. So how do you continue to connect with companies and learn about new professional opportunities in this virtual world?
Read MoreLimiting time outside could pose issues with vitamin deficiencies for black women. Vitamin D is essential for maintaining good health as an African American.
Read MoreMany black women are starting new businesses, leaving legacies, and creating generational wealth…
Read More"I've had many instances of racial prejudices in my life but one I remember distinctly was during a recent doctor's visit. The nurse practitioner walked in with her hair swinging side to side and a too-wide smile for eight in the morning. As I was talking for what seemed like maybe 20 minutes, I started to notice something wrong with our transaction."
Read MoreSome people can not be patient enough to allow themselves heal. In this diary entry, Assata Renay shares from her personal experience on creating a safe place for healing.
Read MoreAs much as our phones, tablets, laptops or even smart watches are helpful to us. We should find time to stay connected with the physical world, with nature. A Digital Detox is you voluntarily taking out time to abstain from your digital devices or even social media. Here are quick and easy steps to observe a digital detox.
Read MoreUnhappiness and bitterness both require time. Being bitter is from a build up of what one feels is unfair treatment. You feel you’re giving your 100% to love, Friendship, family, or even work. When you’re constantly not getting back what you feel you put out, it leaves you unhappy and bitter. I feel you.
Read MoreAffecting change in your life can be difficult for anyone, even those who say they can deal with change and can handle it easily can be affected by it. Change can be hard on anyone but taking that step and initiating that change is the most significant step.
Read MoreI know there are many single people out here that long for companionship. Dating has undoubtedly shifted into a whole new direction. The thing to always be mindful of is the game playing, and knowing what to look for so you don’t become a target to an opportunist
Read MoreAsking questions and writing out the answers helps to sort out what is already known to your mind. Now, as you actively add a new activity, hobby, or task to one of your daily or weekly routines that brings you joy, or remove something that no longer serves you, ask yourself..
Read MoreAssata Renay shares 5 Tips for the Millennial Mompreneur. They are easy to apply and her explanations are straight to the point!
Read MoreJournaling can be one of the many ways to meditate, calm, and relax. For me, journaling is another way I connect with myself on a deeper level. Anyone can start their journaling journey; it doesn't have to be at any specific time, but if that time is now, here are some ways to start your journey today.
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