Imposter syndrome: A collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident successes.Time for a #truthfulthursday moment: I struggle with #impostersyndrome. When good things happen for me my first reaction is to feel inadequate and doubt myself. So I talk to my husband or call my sister @candacerojackson and remember who I am. I am a force to be reckoned with. I get up early and stay up late working, I take care of 6 kids, do #virtuallearning for 4 and run a household, ... Continue Reading...
Self Acceptance
I never liked my curls. I had bald spots at one point from using relaxers and trying so hard to change them, to make my hair flatter and smaller, to straighten the coils. But you know what it got me? Nothing. It didn’t get me the validation I was desperately seeking. You know why? Because God made me with beautiful coily curls, He made me the way I was supposed to be. He made me, and I’m perfect. You’re perfect too. Just as He intended. Don’t ever forget it. Embrace it. Tag someone and give ... Continue Reading...
First in My Family: Building Generational Wealth
I’m the first in my family to graduate college, the first to get married, to have a baby, to do a lot of things, but I’ve decided I won’t be the last. I’m giving my kids a foundation to do great things. I am breaking all the generational curses.Tell me a first that you’re proud of? ... Continue Reading...
Back to School: Covid Edition
This little one is so excited for kindergarten and he doesn’t understand at all how different it will be. He keeps saying “when Corona is over we can go back right?” Not understanding at all how long this could actually be. Not understanding he’ll start kindergarten on the computer.This whole Covid thing has very much put a wrench in everyone’s plans. I am grateful that even though this first day of school looks different, we are all healthy and safe. This year will be one we will never forget. ... Continue Reading...
My Baby Turns 1!
This little baby nugget turns 1 this month!!! Get ready to be spammed with photos as my momma heart breaks. She’s our last baby (we got some permanent birth control) and I know she’s supposed to be, but I’m still sad. I love cuddly little newborns, I love nursing, I love babies and she’s growing so fast. She took her first steps this last week! What is something that’s ended for you and it’s bittersweet? ... Continue Reading...