Is it just me or was January a whirlwind? I feel like I’m just now settling into the New Year and putting some of these ideas to action. How’s everything going with you? Are you remembering to put one foot in front of the other and take it one day at a time? Are you being …
Tough questions that need answers: “Lauren, are you just pushing the ‘Trust Your Truth and Dope as is’ message or are you really living it?” My Truth: Saying words are easy. Actually living and being is harder.Never have I ever wanted to be someone who’s hypocritical. And I’m not sure I see myself as a …
First of all, if you read that in the dirty way, you nasty.I’m simply asking how’s your head game, as in how’s your mind?Are you using old ways to get to new levels in your personal life or career?Do you find you keep banging your head or getting the same ol’ results?Well then, this is for you! Lately, …
One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever heard – “DON’T TAKE YOURSELF TOO SERIOUSLY.” I tend to think and have very high expectations of myself (which is good), but sometimes it overtakes me and affects how I operate. I become this rigid mess of a person piecing things together that may not necessarily …
If you’re looking at your mountain and it feels impossible, I challenge you to take a walk down memory lane. How’d you get to this point? This morning I found myself in the book of Numbers with the Children of Israel (I often read an aspect of The Children of Israel story and think they’re …
I’ve never had to work so hard in my life. I don’t mean that in a dramatic way, I just don’t think I’ve ever had to work so much. Up to this point, it feels like a lot of things either came naturally or just weren’t that hard. Sure, there have been some difficult moments, …
I was depressed. So part of relinquishing is sharing – sharing the good, bad and sad. And today, I cried and I needed it. I needed to remember where I came from and reflect on where I am today. *I wrote this post 2 months ago and am just now finding the courage to share* …
Why Some Dreams and Goals Never Happen: You don’t ask for help You don’t know how to take constructive criticism You’re waiting for “it” to happen Since a fire was just lit under my bum, I figured it is only right to pass that same fire onto YOU. Whatever your next step, or thing you’re supposed …
Stopping in to drop some mid-week encouragement on y’all because sometimes it’s hard in these streets!! For instance – we don’t always get to our destination on the first try or in the exact order of the plan, but that’s ok! Remember to stay encouraged along the journey – you’ll get there eventually, even if …
I think one of the things I’ve enjoyed most about moving and meeting new people is hosting. If you know me, you know I love to feed people (I get it from my momma), and I’ve found that I enjoy connecting people as well. There’s something about being a host and helping create an atmosphere …