You have to continue to grind and progress to the next level. Remember, you promised yourself a better life.

This year will only be different if you choose to stand up and go after what you are passionate about.

Be kind to everyone. You never know what battle anyone is fighting. A kind gesture can brighten someones day.

Juneteenth is a national holiday that dates back to June 19, 1865 when slavery ended in Texas. This follows a long two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. This day provided the news that slaves in Texas were finally free. Harriet Tubman once wrote, “I had crossed the line. I was free; but there was no one there to welcome me to the land of freedom. I was a stranger in a strange land.” I feel as if today this quote still holds true. Although African Americans are no longer enslaved, the world is still not a place of equal opportunity. We have got to stand up and fight. We have to speak up for what we believe in and we can not let down. They will ignore us. They will deny these claims. They will try to act as if nothing is wrong, but the silence will not weaken my voice. I will become louder, powerful and present. “Strength grows in the moments when you think you can’t go on but you keep going anyway.” Quote by, “thatmumlife.”

Maya Angelou once said, “If you don’t like something, change it, If you can not change it, change your attitude.” 

You are in control of your happiness.

Wake up everyday with a smile. Think about how lucky you are to be healthy. Think how lucky you are to go to work everyday and have a career/job.

If you can’t pay cash think twice. Is this an investment that will benefit me in the future, or do I just want a girls trip to Vegas?

Store credit cards can back you into a tight corner. You don’t need more jeans, shoes, lotions, or yoga pants. When’s the last time you finished a product fully? These cards come with lots of coupons. Guess what? You are spending more than you are saving 9/10.

I can not stress enough to USE what you already have. To many of us are in the habits of throwing things away and buying new. Myself included, but we are growing! 

Before you make a purchase consider WANT vs. NEED. You need shaving cream. You need milk and eggs. What you don’t need is 24 candles and 15 nude lipsticks. You don’t need $7 coffee drinks.

Write down what you spend and your balances daily. When you can see your money going away it makes you more conscious.

Buy in bulk and buy generic when possible.

Use discipline to take advantage of cash back deals with credit cards.

Be on time with payments. Credit is going to follow you.

Give yourself a break you’re doing AMAZING GIRL. No one is perfect and you don’t have to be. 

Let your resolve, tireless effort and success speak

This month we remember all the sacrifices made and all the truly wonderful individuals who endured hardships to ensure that the ones who came after them didn’t have to face the same. I am so thankful for everyone before me who has challenged the norm. Changing the world starts with believing that you can make a difference.

Be the woman younger women look up to

Having an inner spark is key to fulfilling your goals. Only you can change your life. It starts by waking up and speaking positively about what you want. Be confident in your knowledge, but always keep learning.

Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights activist, became the youngest man to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. King was a selfless human who knew that one person’s movement could proclaim a ripple effect on society. As we remember a great man, let us reflect on how we can be more selfless in 2019. Let’s stand up for those whose voices have been muted. Change starts with you.

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Picture does not do this product’s size justice. This will last you months.

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