The Inspirational Corner

"If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello." ~Author Unknown~

We often go into a new year with baggage; whether it is an old mindset, relationship connections, or something else, learning to release it can be challenging. However, to make peace with each passing year, we must be willing to say goodbye to people, places, and things that no longer serve our well-being. In this episode, I discuss five key things you can let go for you to flow into your new year with peace of mind knowing everything in the previous year went how it needed to go for you to become the person you are today.

Here are some past podcast episodes to help you start off your new year:

Prioritizing Yourself: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7z8X9TnAk5LTftVMCJmXdJ?si=09502fd4c2e54cc9

The Power of Saying Yes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/43HzeOaFcwJlA0SXxRMaPz?si=817cbf3429a14043

The Power of Investing in You (Part 1): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pv4tUdvAAo9L9PFqZx0yo?si=662b7d33fb534e2d

The Power of Investing in You (Part 2): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dNYyBiOrpUbm4zN95G1yv?si=38ea60bd94c24679

Lessons are little reminders to show us that we are human and there is still time to mature into a greater, higher, and evolved self. ~Stylicia A.Bowden~

As we take time to reflect on 2022 I'm sure we can think about the many lessons we learn and how they change our lives. Every year we rush to go hard to set goals and get everything done before a new year arrives. But what if we decide to take the time to reflect, slow down, and celebrate all the things we have accomplished? What if we become content in knowing in our stillness we can digest the lessons and create a bigger vision for the new year?

 In this episode, I discuss lessons I learn in 2022, how they shaped a better me and why I'm choosing to celebrate all I have accomplished versus trying to complete everything before the year ends.

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You'll never go broke by investing in yourself. ~Author Unknown~

Self-worth, self-love, self-respect, and self-care begin with YOU. When you don't invest in your well-being you deprive yourself of luxury. Your self-luxury increase when you take the time to take care of YOU. Overall, no one benefits from your lack especially not YOU. In this episode, I discuss letting go of the chase, increasing your value by self-empowerment, and understanding that self-investment is the best investment.

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"Invest in yourself it pays the best interest." ~Unknown Author~

When we think about investing, the things that may come to our mind are real estate, stocks, bonds, IRAs, 401K, and other mutual funds. However, we never contemplate the idea of investing in ourselves. Although we didn't learn the importance of investing in ourselves during our school years, now is the time to change the narrative. Over the last several years, I have learned valuable lessons on the power of investing in myself. 

In this podcast episode, I'm discussing key lessons on why investing in yourself will increase your abundance and help you manifest a life of ease versus a life of constant hardship. 

“It’s not selfish, but selfless to be first, to be as good as possible to you, to take care of you, to keep you whole and healthy, that doesn’t mean that you disregard everything and everyone, but you gotta keep your cup full.” ~Iyanla Vanzant~

As the holidays arrive, an array of hustling and bustling will soon fill the atmosphere. Many people will feel anxious and in a rush to get things done. But what if you decide to push pause and slow down to revel in making your needs, wants, and desires a priority this holiday season? 

I believe when you put yourself first, everything else falls into place. In this episode, I discuss prioritizing your well-being and how you can change the narrative of what comes first in your life. 

Here is the book mention in this episode: Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year: A Little Book of Festive Joy by Beth Kempton 

If you desire to continue your journey of healing, wholeness and living an unapologetic life head to www.theinspirationalcorner.net .

Beyoncé's Summer Renaissance album has been the catalyst for women's empowerment, women owning their beauty and not apologizing for speaking their truth. This album has been my renaissance of tapping into the unapologetic woman I am evolving into daily. So, to celebrate a body of work that liberates every woman, I am discussing the term "that girl." This catchphrase has been a social media concept that I would define as a person, preferably a woman who embraces all she is and chooses to live a life that brings her joy and contentment. In this podcast episode, I am defining the term "that girl" and discussing five ways you can tap into an empowered version of yourself.

To get access to more inspiration, empowerment and living an uapologetic life go to www.theinspirationalcorner.net .

“A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset.” – Unknown

Anxiety is something we all have encountered once in our lives. In a world full of over stimulation, we are bombarded with pressure to be, do, and have more. So it is not uncommon for anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues to be at an all-time high in America. For the last fifteen years, anxiety has been a consistent challenge in my life. However, over the past several years, I have learned to implement healthy coping skills to reduce anxiety. During this episode, I will discuss my anxiety journey, how it began and where I am now in the middle of this path. Also, I will discuss various healthy coping techniques that can help ease your anxiety and institute a sense of calm in your mind, body & soul.

Here are some healthy coping tools I discuss in this episode:

Meditation App: https://www.calm.com/

Chakra Alignment Meditation: https://tinyurl.com/bdhhakeb 

Yogi Tea (Caffeine Free): https://tinyurl.com/mhzctsy4

YouTube Meditation Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GreatMeditation/videos?app=desktop

YouTube Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/c/YogaWithBird

Book(s) to guide you in self-care: https://tinyurl.com/22s8ju4b   Self-Care Plan: https://payhip.com/b/znTZ

Anxiety Free Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RYZ1zJW0AZ4IgEikCuqev?si=b4d6607ad50c4b05

Autumn Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5hJvo3YDi1VWG4q0EHQmxB?si=4d52b15ed80c40ce

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. ~Haruki Murakami~

I remember staying in mentally, emotionally & verbally abusive relationships because I had an addiction to suffering. I didn't feel like I deserved better because of thinking I had to suffer to earn my joy. However, when I began to realize that life doesn't have to be a battlefield and I get to create a life that institutes ease, effortlessness & enjoyment, this is when I set my soul free. When you learn that your life doesn't always have to be hard you will begin to make different choices to be intentional about living a life you love.

In this episode, I am dissecting the self-sabotaging and torment mindset that leads us to unnecessary drama and trauma in our life. I am giving three specific steps that you can take to let go of self-torment and start enjoying the life you deserve. 

Every disappointment leads to an opportunity for adventure. ~Stylicia A.Bowden~

I am sure we all have faced the reality of disappointment at one time or another in our lives. We may have been disappointed by the people, places, and expectations we set for our lives. However, I have realized that disappointments are a part of life, and instead of allowing them to make me bitter, angry, or fear the unknown, I have the power to let the disappointments of life lead me to the life of my dreams.

In this episode, I am discussing how disappointments can lead to embracing a better verison of yourself, identifying the things you no longer want and give you the courage to pursue the adventure you been waiting for.