Each day that we wake up, we don't know what we are going to face that day. We trust that we can move throughout our day with grace and ease.

However, there are times when something occurs that shifts the trajectory of your life from that point forward.

This is what happened to me when I was involved in a near-fatal car accident that I shouldn't have walked away from...

But God! By his grace, I am here to share this story that continues to unfold as I focus on my healing and recovery.

I sharing my story to inspire the hope in you that God is not done with you yet and that there is still greater to come!

In today's episode, we share the importance of sleep as part of our self-love, self-care daily routines.

We don't have adequate sleep, our body is not able to properly heal itself, leading to more stress, inflammation, decreased energy, and mood.

As we are intentional in focusing on our sleep, we will see changes in our stress, inflammation, energy, and mood levels.

So ideas shared were setting a power-down routine at least 30 minutes before sleep, reducing electronics time before bed, setting the mood for sleep with essential oils such as lavender, and evaluating what is the best amount of sleep needed.

This week, be intentional in making one small change in increasing your sleep-care to help you be the best you daily.

In today's episode, we share five keys to having an essential self-love routine. It is so easy to focus on our external relationships before looking within on the relationship we have with God and ourselves.

Focusing within on how we love and view ourselves, gives us the clarity and consistency to show up for ourselves and the world.

The 5 keys are:

Disconnect to reconnect: set aside time each day to unplug from electronics and social media.

Treat yourself: celebrate all of your progress and wins up to this point. It is okay to reflect on all that you have done to get to this point.

Journaling: putting pen to paper your thoughts and emotions provide clarity on what is working for you while being expectant of the greater to come.

Nourish your body: our bodies need the right fuel to keep us moving in bringing our goals, passion, and purpose to fruition.

Get moving: adding movement each day helps to build up our immunity and strength.

When we are intentional in having an essential self-love routine, we are ensuring that our cup is full and we can give from the overflow in giving love to others.

In today's episode, we share how we view ourselves determines how others perceive us, as well as how we are able to give and receive love.

Having a daily self-love practice is essential in sustaining our self-talk, emotions, and thoughts in a positive light.

As we are intentional in our self-love, knowing that it comes from God's love, equips us to embrace who we are and be the right example for others to follow.

In today's episode, we talk about how to shift from doing to being in our lives daily. When we are actively doing, we constantly going from one thing to the next and have multiple balls in the air. When we do this, it keeps us from having clarity on what we are doing, celebrating our progress, and staying motivated to keep pressing forward in our passion, purpose, and vision.

As it says in Nehemiah 8:10, "and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Therefore, my brothers and sisters in Christ, do not allow Satan to steal your joy, because he doesn't deserve it. Let your joy be in the Lord as you will receive strength to face and overcome all trials and obstacles."

When we become intentional in being actively present in the here and now, we are more equipped to have clarity in where we are now, and what we desire to be in the future.

In today's episode, we dive into the power of intention instead of relying on resolutions each year.

Your purpose has been waiting for you to take it seriously. So, set the intention behind what you’re doing. This will help you to show up authentically with grace and ease.

As it says in Habakkuk 2:2-3- Then the Lord replied: "Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it lingers, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay."

Being intentional helps to take things one step at a time as you trust the process and journey before you. It’s important to be mindful of your thoughts and actions, and think about what they mean to you and who you want to be.

What's your baggage? One of life's inevitable realities is that we all carry our fair share of life's baggage. But what if we could turn those burdens into luxuries? Special guest Donna Tashjian helps women rise above their past and live with ease and confidence. Listen in to today's season three premiere episode as she shares how we can turn our most painful memories into stepping stones to a better future.

You can connect with Donna on @drtashjian on all social platforms.

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of having special guest Thola Bennie on the podcast! She shared about how she rediscovered her voice in midlife after being let go of her job in medical research by starting a blog and podcast.

She also shared a very important tip of living and leading your life authentically. You are able to serve and show up effectively when you do.

Please be sure to follow her on Instagram at @phoenix_rising00 and @phoenix_rising_lifecoach!

In today's episode, we share the importance of gratitude in your life and how it changes it in a positive way.

We share five ways gratitude can enhance your life:

You will be more enthusiastic

You will have more determination toward your goals

Your optimism will increase

Your energy levels will elevate

You will have more focus and clarity

As you become intentional in having gratitude be a part of your daily life, you will see a positive shift in your mood, thoughts, and perspective.

In today's episode, we share how gratitude helps in living with autoimmunity.

We all have tough battles to fight within ourselves and in our lives living with autoimmunity, but you're strong. You're resilient. You can do it.

Be thankful that autoimmune diseases don't necessarily mean you never get a day off from pain or that you won't ever be able to fulfill your deepest desires. There's always a silver lining, right? Try to be grateful for what you do have, even if there is something you don't like about your circumstances.

Here are six ways gratitude can help in living with autoimmunity:

Improve sleep quality and duration

Helps with stress and mental health

Lowers inflammation experienced

Elevates your mood and emotions

Reduction in stress and depression

Helps with your relationships

You are in this alone as you navigate living with autoimmunity. Be intentional in giving yourself space and grace to find a gratitude routine that works for you. As you implement it, you will notice a change in your thoughts and perspective.

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