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Category: Emotional Intelligence

Posted on August 11, 2020July 28, 2020

Are You the Toxic One? A Brutal Self-check

We’ve got to talk about it.

Everyone is always speaking about their encounters with toxicity and how it shouldn’t be tolerated.

And this is true!

However…

You rarely see people admit to their own faults and talk about their toxic

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Posted on July 21, 2020July 27, 2020

Embracing the Underdog

When it comes to being the underdog, most people shy away from the title.

For those that may not know, an underdog can be defined as a “loser or predicted loser in a struggle or contest” by oxford dictionary.

No

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Posted on June 30, 2020July 27, 2020

I Feel Pain: Breaking Generational Curses

Generational curses.

We all have them to some degree.

Whether it’s on a huge scale or a small one, generational curses have plagued our community since the beginning of time (thanks Adam and Eve).

But no more.

If you couldn’t

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Posted on June 9, 2020July 27, 2020

Interracial Dating: Is there a Double Standard?

Interracial dating has been a controversial concept since the beginning of time.

The widely known debate has been whether or not mixes with other races is morally right or not.

Of course, we know that this all stems from racism,

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Posted on April 21, 2020July 28, 2020

Let’s Talk About College Series Part 2: Emotional Intelligence

This might just be my favorite installment of this series because my emotional intelligence truly soared in college.

Looking back on my experience, I can stand flatfooted and say that cultivating your emotional intelligence holds more weight than any book

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Posted on March 31, 2020July 28, 2020

The Art of Balance

Let me just say this: There is no such thing as “balancing it all”.

So, if you came here hoping to get some insight on how to be able to do that, stay here because you need this more than

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Posted on March 10, 2020July 28, 2020

Let’s Talk About Friendship Series Part 2: Letting Go

We’ve all been there.

At some point in every person’s life they must make the decision to end a friendship.

Sometimes it’s hard, sometimes you’re so fed up it’s easy, but all the time it’s very impactful.

I am a

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Posted on February 18, 2020July 28, 2020

Suck It Up, Princess!

We’re serving a nice big slice of humble pie today, sis, so prepare yourself.

There comes a time where you have to remove yourself from around people whose aura clashes with your energy.

And there comes a time where you

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Posted on January 28, 2020July 28, 2020

People-Pleaser Guilt

I want people to like me.

I mean, I really want people to like me.

I know I’m not alone in this.

Most of us share this exact sentiment, but only few will admit it.

I blame this new “nothing

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Posted on December 10, 2019July 28, 2020

Getting Through Cuffing Season Alone

It’s about that time!

Hot Girl Summer has come and gone, the “Act Up” rituals have diminished, and Mariah Carey is starting to make her yearly rounds in our playlist.

Cuffing Season is upon us.

For my more mature readers,

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