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When's the last time you tracked your feelings? When's the last time you took the time to identify your triggers and tethers? How you feel matters. It matters! We go through emotions so quickly it can be difficult to pinpoint how we feel and why. The ability to know yourself allows you greater control over your responses and your environment. . . . If you recognized that you felt apprehension every time you walked into a place and how that apprehension affects the way you eat, move, and communicate the you would be intentional about removing yourself from that space. . . In the same vein if you recognize that in a specific environment you feel joy, refueled, and energized then you can be intentional about occupying that space more often. . . In my bio click the 5-day Emotional Health Challenge and download the emotion tracker from day one. This free simple tool can tell you so much about your emotions and how they affect your life. . . . #EImommy #emotionalintelligence #womeninfinance #publicspeaker #motivationalspeaker #motivation #womenwhowrite #writersofinstagram #publicspeaker #leadership #mindfulness #giveaway #christianbook #free #qotd #inspirationalquotes #goals #relationships #parenting #marriage #selfcare #communication

This past few days I have been absolutely exhausted. Week 28 has come with a bouncing baby who loves to start moving as soon as I stop. I've always been a light sleeper so this keeps me up at night but its all a part of the process. Preparing me to operate on less sleep and to be easily awaken once baby comes. . . It's the same thing with our dreams. As we are growing, developing, and nurturing our dreams in preparation to give birth to them it's natural to experience discomfort. It's natural to experience a sense of exhaustion in some areas of your life and it's natural to experience a sense of loss. The fact of the matter is giving birth is going to cost you something. It's going to cost you stepping outside of your comfort zone, stretching your self, resources, and ideas and it's going to come at the expense of the old you. . . In preperation for my natural birth I've prepared some resources to assist you in the birth of your dreams. Check out the Emotional Intelligence Masterclass (link in bio) . . . . #EImommy #emotionalintelligence #womeninfinance #publicspeaker #motivationalspeaker #motivation #womenwhowrite #writersofinstagram #publicspeaker #leadership #mindfulness #leadership #blackpregnancy #blackmomsmatter #babybump #pregnancy #blackgirlmagic #blackmaternalhealth

"You don't like to rest because you think you're not doing anything. Rest is doing something." . . Today's quote is brought to you by my amazing husband. This past few weeks has been a lot on my body. Last weekend we went on a five-hour hike, followed by an all-day trip to SeaWorld, not to mention I'm currently 28 weeks pregnant, homeschooling, and still running my business. . . Today I woke up barely able to keep my breakfast down with all kinds of aches and pains. I decided that I was going to rest. As soon as I got in the bed my mind flooded with all of the things that needed my attention. I was about to get up and began working when my husband reminded me that rest is doing something. . . I think hustle is important. I think drive and consistency are important but I don't put much value on rest. I know I need to rest as I near the end of my pregnancy so help me out. What are some ways that you rest? . . . . #EImommy #emotionalintelligence #homeschool #mentalhealth #momprenuer #momboss #photooftheday #qotd #inspirationalquotes #motivationalspeaker #motivation #womenwhowrite #sandiego #sandiegomom #christianhomeschool #blackmentalhealth #christianmentalhealth #beachlife #blacklove #blackmarriedanddebtfree #blackmarriage

A little about us... . . Hubs is an introvert. I'm an extrovert. He is skeptical of everything and I am pretty willing to jump in first, ask questions later. I'm very even till emotinally and its hard to know what I am thinking unless I tell you. He makes his feelings known and has no reservations about sharing them. We are opposite in so many ways and thats why we work. He knows when to grab me so I don't accidentally drive off a cliff and I know how to diffuse his storms. . . I used to not understand how people would read my book on leadership and say it transformed their marriage. Now I get it. When you learn yourself, you can better relate to others. Check out my book and other resources I offer they may help your relationships too. Link in bio. #EImommy #emotionalintelligence #womeninfinance #publicspeaker #motivationalspeaker #motivation #womenwhowrite #writersofinstagram #publicspeaker #leadership #mindfulness #enfj #mentalhealth #momprenuer #melanin #blackandwhite #blacklove #marriage #communication #marriageworks #blackmarriedanddebtfree #blackmarriage

Even if they do want the best for you stop giving away your power! . . . If you've joined the free 5-day Emotional Health Challenge, Day 1 has an emotion tracker which allows you to see how many times a day your emotions change. It's interesting to look over the data and analyze how many times they changed as a result of somebody else's words, actions or decisions. . If you haven't joined yet click the link in my bio to sign up. . . . #EImommy #emotionalintelligence #womeninfinance #publicspeaker #motivationalspeaker #motivation #womenwhowrite #writersofinstagram #publicspeaker #leadership #mindfulness #blackmarriedanddebtfree #blackmarriage #blackculture #bossbabe #strongblackwomen #blacklove #imworthit

This week is #blackmaternalhealthweek and I want to talk about fear. Last night a network television station ran a show where this mother's heart stops beating because during the last push she was utterly overcome with fear. I want to touch on three ways I overcame fear during my first delivery and how it helps with subsequent deliveries. . . 1. Learn what your body is doing during labor. I researched everything I could find I watch the video so I could understand what was happening from the inside out. The more I understood the less I was afraid rather than anticipating the contraction by being tense I anticipated the contraction by explaining to myself out loud what my body was doing. As a result I never entered the "fear cycle." . . 2. Speak life. I recited affirmations, scriptures, and everything that felt empowering to me and my birth experience. I am a firm believer that faith comes by hearing and that the most powerful words you can hear are scripture. So that's what I spoke over my body over my mind and it gave me such a sense of peace, calm, and control. . . 3. Shut down the unbelievers. I was hoping and believing for something that I've never personally seen myself. So many people have their experiences and reason as to why I could not have a pain free delivery. With this in mind my husband and I chose a midwife. Though she'd never seen a pain free delivery herself she said that she didn't think it was impossible and set out to teach me as much about my body as she could. My husband was a huge advocate. He would not let people share their horror stories with me. I am always worried about hurting people's feelings and my husband could care less so having somebody on my side who could protect me in that way was incredible. . . I hope this helps the moms out there especially the first time moms who may be dealing with fear. This is one of the things you were designed for. . . #blackmomsmatter #blackmaternalhealthweek #blackpregnancy #blackmama #pregnacy #27weeks #blackmidwife #blackdoula #midwife #painfreedelivery #supernaturalchildbirthstory

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