Confessions & Conversations with Joy

Its the holiday season and for some this time of year can be challenging. Being around your family can bring feelings of anxiety and frustration, and if anyone understands that, it's me. I have spent years working through my issues with my family and I have 5 tips that will help you maintain

your peace during this holiday season. 

I have been watching Girlfriends and what your girl realized is that this chicks were low key toxic, but I too have been a toxic friend. Today I talk about the toxic pitfalls I have made in my friendships and how you can avoid them. 

You read that right! Your girl was fired and then moved to the DC area jobless. Talk about moving in faith. This story is a powerful one and the lessons I learned were priceless. In my T.D. Jakes voice "do it scared, do it with tears in your eyes." If you know God is telling you to move...MOVE! 

Covid has given me a new appreciation for my parents and the fact that they are whole people with who lived for 30 years before me and I want to know what they were doing lol. I have realized they won't always be here and I need to cherish the time I have with them and be intentional about knowing them as people and not just as my parents.  Resources Mentioned:Brown Ambition Podcast (Ep. 226) https://brownambitionpodcast.comPolicy Genius https://www.policygenius.comThe Book of Me https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1441322310/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hey Beautiful People! This week we are talking about the 10 lessons I have learned from dating and I think some of them may surprise you. NO this is NOT a man bashing session at all. This is a candid conversation about growth, self-love, and the "joys" of dating. Resources Mentioned: 80/20 Rule from TD Jakes "Sex, Jesus, & the Conversations the Church Forgot" by Mo Isom"Wholeness" by Toure Roberts"Don't Settle for Safe" by Sarah Jakes Roberts "Relationship Goals" by Michael Todd Check Out Pastor Michael Todd's (Transformation Church) Relationship Goals series on YouTube and Podcast AppsBe Safe, Hug Your Family, & Tell Them You Love Them. I Love You. God Loves You. Have a Great Day!

This week join me as I talk about my battle with anxiety and the strategies I use to keep it at bay.  Scriptures and Devotionals:Philippians 4:6-7Psalm 94:19 21 Days of Powerful Breakthroughs (Bible App)Remember I love you, God loves you, don't forget to celebrate yourself!

One of the most difficult feelings is the feeling of been exposed. That feeling is vulnerability and sis I know it's not easy to deal with. Like you, I too struggle with being vulnerable, but over the years I have found a few strategies to really help me become more operand build more meaning relationships. Resources Mentioned:Brene Brown: "Dare to Lead"https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520