I am a black girl and I suffer with Imposter Syndrome. Oftentimes, I heard these words floating around but never understood it until my time came. It hit me in the midst of my last year of graduate school, perfect timing as I am looking forward to post graduate work utilizing my Masters of Social… Continue reading Imposter Syndrome of a Black Girl
Hey Inspirers! My name is Teharah, but you can call me Lady Tee. I am an introvert who loves to travel, try/learn new things, spend time with friends and family, eat different foods and listen to r&b/soul music. I studied facilities management which I have an associates degree in. I am an upcoming entrepreneur that… Continue reading Will I Ever Find Love Again? – Guest Blogger Teharah
Hey Inspirers! I know its been a bit quiet, but the posts are coming in - I promise! I am here today to talk about Personal Development. I am sure by now you all are familiar with this and my hope is that you all have invested in your own personal development. If not, that's… Continue reading The Importance of Personal Development
It’s Me Again… SO now you have taken the time to assess who you are in your circle. For some that activity may have been very heart-wrenching and for others it was very simple. For this write-up I am going to break down a few steps for being a better you, me, that friend, or… Continue reading Steps to a Better Me – Guest Blogger Chemyeeka
Meet Markesha Briggs What’s up “Inspirers”!! I know you’re wondering “who is this girl?” and “why is she here?” Let me start by saying name is Markesha and I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to shed some light on how significant mental health is through different aspects of life. I am the founder and… Continue reading Black and Beautiful – Guest Blogger Markesha
Meet Chemyeeka Tumblin My name is Chemyeeka Tumblin. I began blogging as a way to document my growth, a reminder that no matter what life threw at me my voice could not be silenced and I was stronger than I was lead to believe. I am a Public Health professional working in Maternal Child… Continue reading Welcome to 2020 – Guest Blogger Chemyeeka Tumblin
Hey Inspirers! I am hoping you all are doing well - taking deep breaths and enjoying life to the fullest. Currently, I am on break from school, and its feels amazing! These past few years have been trying and I've been tired to say the least. I'm looking forward to sharing more of my life… Continue reading Your Inner Voice
Hey Inspirer! Welcome back to my blog and cheers to part 2 of this confidence series. Well... not so much of a series, but you get the picture. If you read part one, you know I talked about my lack of confidence when it came down to writing. What I want to share today is… Continue reading Lack of Confidence – Part 2
Hey Inspirers! Happy October. Happy Fall. Happy Sunday. Lately, I've been having conversations in my personal and work life surrounding the word confidence. In each encounter, I noticed a pattern - the lack of confidence that each individual possessed caused them to live in turbulence, insecurity, and inauthentic. I was curious behind this lack of… Continue reading Lack of Confidence- Part 1
Hi Inspirers! I know you may have seen this title and wondered what could come of this post. Well, I'm here to talk about equality... yup you read right. But not in the way you normally think or hear about , but in all things relationships/friendships . I took inventory of all my relationships/friendships I… Continue reading I Need Equality
What you know about them cognitive distortions? I bet you know more than you think you know. How so? Because chances are you've dabbled with one or two in your lifetime. Cognitive Distortions are unhealthy thinking habits that reinforces negative thinking and emotions. Some common distortions are filtering, black and white thinking, overgeneralizing, jumping to… Continue reading Cognitive Distortions
Hey Inspirers! Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back .... Depending on your taste of music, you may know what song that's from. Just a little throw back to get a jam session going, lol. Today, I want to talk about something that I have been struggling with and others that I have been talking with… Continue reading The Fear of the Unknown or Newness?
Hey Inspirer's ! I'm back from a little hiatus of writing. I used to feel so bad about it, but then I remembered that rest is needed and I know for sure I cannot write my best if my brain is clouded. I've been up to some... well, struggles to be honest. Y'all know that… Continue reading Support from Strangers and Not A1s
I know we hear it in songs and it has become a trend to make the statement, "I got trust issues" and maybe that was something that kept me from admitting it to myself. It wasn't until April, where it all just it hit me like a big Mack truck, I really do have trust… Continue reading Trust Issues
I was hoping the title would inspire you to click this post. I wanted to grasp your attention for a moment and talk about this ridiculously and annoying feeling - failure. I know there are times you have felt this, maybe more than you've wanted. You are not alone, I've been there too. See, what… Continue reading Failure…Not What You’re Thinking
The other night I was having a conversation about the healing process. I was speaking on my healing journey and how rewarding yet difficult it is. I realized that once you start, you can't simply stop because with each level of success there is more to overcome. I might have mentioned before in another blog… Continue reading The Inside Job
Some say social media is like a two-edged sword. It can be a positive tool used for good but also can be harmful if used inappropriately. The former rings true for me. I use social media for personal and creative reasons. When I started my Instagram page, my focus was connecting with other creative Black… Continue reading Social Media Put me on the Path to Finding a Therapist – Guest Blogger Margo Gabriel
What do you need? This is by far one difficult question that I cannot seem to answer on the fly. Lately, I was asked this question and literally froze. I was not prepared and although I wish that I was asked this often, I didn't know what to say. It left me pondering for some… Continue reading What do you Need?
Middle child syndrome is real. I have the experience to prove it. I have always been a mediator in my family. But when it came to facing the issues that I needed to deal with, I found it emotionally traumatizing to face them. I was stuck. No one in my family taught me a healthy… Continue reading How Therapy Taught Me How Boundaries are Crucial to my Mental Health Guest Blogger: Margo Gabriel
Recently I took some time away from blogging and interacting with my followers for Leave inspired. I started a new job, again, and I needed to adjust to my new schedule. As well as the environment and the pace of the work that I'll be doing. If you read the latest blog post that I've… Continue reading Take it Easy
Regina Boykin is the Founder and CEO of S.W.A.N.S., Inc. established in March of 2016. S.W.A.N.S. ’s mission is to build a solid foundation to ensure growth in all areas for female adolescents between the ages of 16 and 19. Overcoming personal trials which included mental, physical and verbal abuse, Regina has decided to turn her misfortunes into a positive vehicle to assist others in similar situations. She Wants A New Start originated as a… Continue reading Am I Enough – Guest Blogger Regina Boykin
My name is Jasmine Kazera and I run a Travel/Lifestyle blog called Traveling Through Life With a Wine Glass Half Full. For me, traveling through life is a journey within itself. Life can sometimes get you down and you may encounter numerous stressful days. I believe it is all about perspective; keeping a positive attitude and open mind (seeing the… Continue reading Self-Care with Guest Blogger Jasmine
Dependent Personality Disorder: Before There Was Him... There Was You! Please note: throughout this blog entry I use "him" interchangeably. What attracted him to you was your strong sense of yourself. It included all of the things you once admired about yourself so deeply... You know...The simple things that required no effort or second thought… Continue reading Dependent Personality Disorder: Before There Was Him… There Was You!- Guest Blogger Candace Belin
I cannot expand on this enough on how important it is for you to take care of yourself. We are constantly on the go and involved with the hustle and bustle of life that we forget that we are not machines. We cannot just plug ourselves up to get recharged and ready to move again… Continue reading Anxiety Kills & My Adjustment Skills Are Not On Fleek
Short Bio and Website My name is Jasmine Kazera and I run a Travel/Lifestyle blog called Traveling Through Life With a Wine Glass Half Full. For me, traveling through life is a journey within itself. Life can sometimes get you down and you may encounter numerous stressful days. I believe it is all about perspective; keeping a positive attitude and… Continue reading Stressed? Don’t trip, take a trip! Top 5 Inexpensive Trip Ideas to De-stress – Guest Blogger Jasmine
