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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“Motivation comes from doing, not thinking…Stop procrastinating. Start doing! You’ll find a motivation that can change your life.” -Jane Powell
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“The real secret to success is you. It’s your strength, your passion, your drive and motivation and your sense of purpose.” -Elizabeth Gordon
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As you may recall, I am doing a complaining fast for the month of April. I like to think I’ve done a pretty good job so far considering. I’m pms’ing, and during this time I tend to get cranky and have headaches. But for the most part, instead of talking about how I feel,...
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Happy Monday! Last week’s question was about haters, and on Facebook, I asked: Why do some people always talk about their “haters?” Do they really think they have something someone else wants? One of the comments stood out. The person basically said that people hating on you is motivation,the person goes on to ask...
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I know first hand that it can be difficult to remain motivated when working towards a goal– sometimes I feel discouraged, overwhelmed or just plain tired; I’m sure you sometimes feel the same way. Last week, I saw an article by Shine staff member, Sarah McColl,with six ways you can stay motivated so you...
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If you’re like most people, you probably have many responsibilities and things to do in your daily life. And, of, course, these things can, and often do, make us feel stressed and overwhelmed. Well, here are five ways to simply your life from Yana Berlin, creator of fabulously40.com. Observe the clutter you have. Keep...
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I read this a while back on Black Hair Media. I saw it again yesterday, so I decided to share with you all. Hope this helps someone! (It was written by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen of See Jane Soar!) Maintain your hormonal balance. Are you moody, exhausted, irritable or sad? Check your hormones. If they’re out...
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“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing- that’s why we recommend it daily. ~Zig Ziglar —— Jamie mochawriter.com Want to make sure you get these inspirational tidbits everyday? Subsribe to for colored gurls now!
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Personal values aren’t the same as ‘values’- values have more to do with how you relate to your environment, according to this Ann Naylor of The Huffington Post. Instead, if you asked yourself: What does positive attitude or positive state of mind mean to me?, you would have your personal philosophy. Being honest or...
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