Is It Time for You to Move? (My Hawaii Announcement)
“It’s time for you to move, realizing that the thing you are seeking is also seeking you.” – Iyanla Vanzant Ever since I got rid of my apartment back in 2011, you could say I've been a bit of a nomad, wandering from place to place, home to home. From DC to northern Virginia to Honolulu to Baltimore to Charlottesville to Europe to Richmond, back to northern Virginia … [Read More...]
Travel Diary: I Hiked the Cinque Terre in Italy (and Lived to Tell About It)
Like I said, I don't even LIKE hiking. The most exercise I'll do willingly is walk around the neighborhood for a bit every day so that I get some regular physical … [Read More...]
Get Your Mind Right: 6 Lessons to Learn Before You Start Your Business
This is a guest post by Sydelle Moore, CEO of Sydelle Cosmetics. Please welcome Sydelle to the HBW Community! Transitioning into thinking of yourself as an … [Read More...]
8 Powerful Quotes That Encourage You to Let Go and Start Over
Given the challenges we all face in pursuing our goals and dreams, it's common to find ourselves in need of motivation to keep moving forward. But there are also those times when you come to an even more difficult point in your journey, when what you really … [Read More...]
The Happy Black Woman Gospel Playlist: 10 Songs to Motivate You to Keep Moving Forward
Lately, I've been adding a few songs to my Happy Black Woman Playlist to motivate me in the mornings, especially if I have a heavy personal issue weighing on my mind when I wake up. I've loved gospel music since I was a teenager - maybe even before that when I … [Read More...]
Trust Your Gut and Take the Leap: HBW Goes to Thailand!
Back in 2011, I decided to give up my apartment in DC to reduce my living expenses and save money for international travel. Since then, I've gone on two extended trips - Hawaii (Oahu) in 2011 and Europe (Greece, Italy and Spain) in 2012. My plan was to visit … [Read More...]
How to Bounce Back From a Painful Breakup (and Become Happier in the Process)
This is a guest post by LaDonna Green, a communication and relationship coach. Please welcome LaDonna to the HBW Community! I've always been that person everyone … [Read More...]
6 Ways to Fall Back in Love With Yourself
You'll find There's no one left to love you In time You learn to love yourself You'll find When no one's thinking of you It's time To care about yourself - … [Read More...]
Empty Your Bag
Imagine for a moment that you're going on a trip today. You're taking a plane to your dream destination, all expenses paid. You arrive early to the airport, free … [Read More...]
How to Deal With Criticism from Random Strangers on the Internet
Last night, I received an email from a woman I've never met before in my life. As far as I know, she and I have never even corresponded virtually, so her … [Read More...]
Quiz: Are You Living in the Past, Present or Future?
When I reflect on where I am in my life at this point, I'm grateful that I can say I'm the happiest I've ever been. I feel good about the work I'm doing now and the … [Read More...]
This is the Year of Choosing
My theme word for 2013 is DESIRE. And I've begun to notice how it's already showing up in two main areas of my life map: relationships and business. I'm being … [Read More...]
What to Do When “The One Who Got Away” Comes Back Around
I've been thinkin' 'bout you Do you think about me still? Do ya, do ya? - Frank Ocean, "Thinkin Bout You" Early tomorrow morning, I'll be taking a red-eye … [Read More...]
You Are the Source: Why It’s Important to Trust Your Gut in Relationships
"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live." – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe When I was in college, I moved in with a boyfriend for a while until I … [Read More...]
It’s OK to Change Your Mind
Just one week after I got back from Europe, me and the Pianist ended our relationship. I was the one who initiated the breakup conversation, though in the end it was … [Read More...]
Minimalist Chic: How I Plan to Upgrade My Style in 2013
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of No nonsense. All opinions are 100% mine. I've been doing some major business planning over the past few weeks … [Read More...]
A Four-Step Process for Making Space for What Really Matters to You
"Being human is a precious situation, and we shouldn’t waste time on useless activities. This conclusion motivates us to look at what to cultivate and what to … [Read More...]
I Don’t Own Anything
I'm almost 30 years old and I don't own anything. Three years ago, this realization might have freaked me out. Today though, it's a fact that allows me to live a … [Read More...]
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