Check out my latest blog post for four different ways to practice self care by focusing on the 4 Rs of self care. Rest, relax, recharge, reset
4 simple ways to practice self care
Mindful aka Minding my business
May was busy! My husband and I celebrated our 8th anniversary, my oldest niece graduated from High School, I made it through my first Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month as a Communications Manager, spent time with my parents, maintained professional boundaries (because ya girl knows her worth), and had some cool ventures arise in my…
4 steps to establish boundaries
I’m working on establishing and maintaining boundaries. So, as we take on the month of March I want to encourage you to focus on one or two words with me. As I share these words with you, please know I am speaking to myself as well. So, let's be intentional about saying YES to what…
I just had a baby, now what? How to support your mental health during the postpartum period
During season 4 of Insecure, we saw the show’s power couple Derek and Tiffany transition into parenthood. In previous seasons I never longed to see Tiffany’s character but found myself tuning in every week eager to find out IF and HOW the show would address Tiffany’s mental state after becoming a mom. When we met…
What is your Self Love language
As we enter the time of year where hearts, roses, chocolate covered candy, and expressions of love are at an all time high I want to encourage you to love on yourself. Oftentimes, spending time to truly cherish, sit with, and love ourselves gets overshadowed by the highlight of Valentines Day. In the book The…
Do it scared
Hi friends! Take a moment to think about that one dream, desire, or goal you've set for yourself but have yet to pursue. Alright, now that you've identified your 'one thing', what is stopping you from taking action? Lack of time, motivation, experience, child care, education, boundaries, or doubting that you can actually pull it…
Just Listen
Hi Friends! I know I have said this in my past few posts... but where in the WORLD is the year going! It's the END of OCTOBER! Okay, now that I've gotten that out of the way, thanks for stopping by to spend some time with me. Today on the blog I have a shorty…
More than a Mom
Hey friends! Welcome back and thanks for joining me again on the blog. Have you ever been so engulfed in one area of your life that you have lost sight of yourself? Whether it is a new position at work, romantic relationship, caring for a older family member, activism, or dare I say... becoming a…
Nursing… was not a part of my plan
Hi there, and thanks for joining me again on the blog. August 25th-31st is Black Breastfeeding week, and in honor of normalizing, educating, and spreading awareness around breastfeeding in the Black community I wanted to share a little bit about my journey. Disclaimer: Mamas & mamas to be please keep in mind that I am…
Going through the Changes
Hi friends! I would like to welcome everyone old and new to the WHOA MAMA blog. At the end of July my family relocated to Warner Robins, GA from Panama City, FL as my husband received military orders to Robins Air Force base. I don’t know about you, but I feel like it’s been forever…
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