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10 Ways to Improve Yourself

September 1, 2010
By Jamie
10 Ways to Improve Yourself

I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for ways to improve myself (I even have a blog about it). And September is a great time to practice new ways of improving yourself because it’s Self-Improvement Month! Here are 10 ways to do so (from LifeHack.org): Read a book daily. Okay, maybe not daily,...
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Simone J’s Success Tips for the 4-year College Plan

August 24, 2010
By Jamie
Simone J’s Success Tips for the 4-year College Plan

By Simone J. So…I am sure most of us believe that college life is difficult, challenging — some even think it is overrated, but all can say it is much like a rites of passage into the corporate world. And in these trying times, it’s been as much in demand as reality television. The statistics shown...
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Tips for networking online

August 18, 2010
By Jamie
Tips for networking online

I know many of us spend a lot of time networking online via social media and blogging, and of course, this includes me. Here are some tips to help you out when networking on social networking sites and blogs (From Pink Magazine): Social Networking (or You Are Who You Link To) Think of LinkedIn and other...
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Happy Black Girl Day- August 2010

August 11, 2010
By Jamie
Happy Black Girl Day- August 2010

It’s that time again– Happy Black Girl Day! According to an article on BlackDoctor.org, research from a Yale University study suggests that people with a sunnier outlook recover more quickly from illness and live longer (7.5 years on average) than people who have bleaker views. Fortunately, there are ways to find happiness and satisfaction...
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What will be your legacy?

August 10, 2010
By Jamie
What will be your legacy?

Hi dolls! I apologize for the late post…lots going on today. Anyhoo, August is What Will Be your Legacy Month! According to Gone-ta-pott.com, the purpose is for us to reflect on our past and present actions and to promise to make positive changes that will affect future generations. It’s also a time to remember that...
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Should your online persona matter?

August 5, 2010
By Jamie
Should your online persona matter?

One of the topics disussed at Blog Live Atlanta was social media and how people perceive you online. One of the panelists believes your profiles should be as professional as possible while still maintaining and showing your personality. Another panelist thought it didn’t matter as much how you presented yourself as long as you’re being you; he...
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Independent Women?

August 4, 2010
By Jamie
Independent Women?

I was reading an article on Clutch Magazine, I.N.D.E.P.E.N.D.E.N.T: Do We Know What That Means? about what it means to be an independent woman. As you probably know, this is a title that many women (especially black women) wear proudly– you may be one of them. But what does it mean? This question is...
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How to get the life you want

July 22, 2010
By Jamie
How to get the life you want

In the June 2007 issue of “Essence,” Bishop TD Jakes provides fab advice to help you get started on the journey of getting the life you want and repositioning yourself. Here’s how: Imagine a new you. Repositioning is all about having a confidence in yourself that is rooted in faith and putting that faith to work....
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Happy Black Girl Day- July 2010

July 14, 2010
By Jamie
Happy Black Girl Day- July 2010

It’s that time again– Happy Black Girl Day! Part of being a happy black girl is loving and accepting your body whether you’re thin, curvy, light-skinned, dark-skinned, short, tall or anything in between. But often times, loving your body is easier said than done.  Here are some tips on how to do so: Get comfortable...
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Social Wellness Month

July 13, 2010
By Jamie
Social Wellness Month

If you didn’t know, July is Social Wellness Month. But what the heck does that mean? According to SeekingWholeness.com, it refers to having and getting a socially friendly attitude from people and a respectful attitude from the state; and it indicates external safety. Social wellness means being familiar with, participating in and feeling connected to...
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