A second chance at life®

Mental health is essential, but 2020 showed us how much mental health is important. So much happened last year that we were hanging on. We need to recognize the signs when our body/mind is telling us to regroup and reenergize. Pushing our mind too far can cause us to breakdown mentally & physically. In this episode, I provide 15 signs you need to prioritize your health. If any of the signs hit...

Has anybody said to you or have you heard ... You do not look depressed?  But you are always happy She always busy  They always hold it together Depression doesn't have a look. It is always not the person crying and under the covers. It is also the person who has their stuff together and fully functioning. Before you tell someone what depression looks like, why don't you tell them, "Your...

I interview a 20 year old mom who had her son when she was 15. Despite what society expected of her, she beat all odds and received her high school diploma with a 3.8 gpa. Listen to this woman tell her story about what it was like being a teen mom and how she never gave up. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure you leave a 5 star rating and leave a review! Website: www.arvillabeckworth.com E...

Depression can affect anyone. Whether you are rich, poor, black, white, man, woman, young, old. It hits everyone the same. Lillian Hernandez, Podcast Host of  "Wine Down With Lil ," dropped an episode on her podcast called  My Experiences with Depression  (January 20, 2021). In this interview, she spoke about being bullied in high school due to the texture of her hair, almost stabbe...

There will be times when certain situations no longer serve you. Whether it be a job, dream, relationship, etc. We have to decide to walk away and be ok with starting over. A few questions you can ask yourself to see if you need to walk away are... Is there a better option? Is it causing me to be unhappy? Am I losing money? Don't stay in something just because it makes someone else happy, it's con...

In life, some of the best lessons come from obstacles. Whether good or bad, we remember what we had to go through and the end result. A takeaway from any lesson is to learn from it and use the tools it gives you not to relearn that lesson again. Sometimes you have to learn it repeatedly until you get it right, but that is what second chances are all about! If you need help getting in the right dir...

In part 2 of this interview, Janet resumes talking about how she is in prison awaiting her youngest son's news. In the process, she lost custody of all 3 boys and has turned to alcohol to deal with her situation. After a year-long journey of working on herself, she does everything in her power to get her kids back. She then receives an opportunity to move to Las Vegas for a fresh start. Listen as...

We all learn lessons from relationships but what if the lesson could cost you your life? In part 1 of this interview, Janet Lewis tells her life story of growing up as a young girl from California. At the age of 15, she found out she was pregnant and moved out with her boyfriend. Once this relationship was over, she entering into another relationship which turned abusive, and became pregnant again...

A new relationship gives you butterflies, boosts your mood, and has your heart skipping a beat, but as time goes, what once made you happy no longer brings you joy. Your family and friends noticed you are distant.  Your demeanor has changed.  You have become short-tempered and angry. You're walking on eggshells. The relationship may not be an intimate relationship but a parent, friend, c...

Is there something that you are carrying that keeps showing up in your life?  Something you thought you dealt with but showed up at the wrong time? Maybe it's fear, insecurity, hurt, rejection, low self-esteem, resentment, or jealousy? Old habits are hard to break when we do not heal from them, and I can speak from experience! Without closure, living life is not fun, but the only way to get t...

What does a second chance mean for you? Does it mean a redo, to fix something you messed up, or start over? I had to look up the definition in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, and it stated it's "An opportunity to try something again after failing one time." I know I am not the only one who had some mistakes in their life; they wish they could get another chance at fixing them. The one thing about...

Is self-care a number one priority on your list? Most people will say NO because they either do not have enough time or it cost too much to keep it up. Well let me clear the air. First, you make time for what is important to you. When you need something bad enough, you will put all of your energy into making it happen. Secondly, self-care doesn't cost anything. You will be surprised what self-care...

Do you know what today is? It's our anniversary! I can't believe Jan 3, 2020 I was nervous about starting a podcast because I didn't feel qualified. Doubt kept creeping in, and I wasn't sure who would listen, but I put myself out there anyway. During this year I learned so much about myself.  How I was preparing myself for what I asked for, the impact I had on other's life, and getting over a...

When someone ask you how your year went, can you remember all of your wins? A friend told me that the best way to remember is to get a mason jar and sticky notes. From January 1-December 31, write down all of your wins.  On December 31, take time out and reflect on everything you accomplished for the year. You will be surprised how much you did! Some people say that 2020 was rough and nothing...

As we approach the new year, many of us will create some sort of new year's resolution/goals/vision board. In order for these thing to come true, we need to put action behind them. Like anything,  we have to be intentional where we put our energy and resources.  An article in PositivePsychology.com "The science & psychology of goal-setting 101"  states that "Goal setting in psychology refers to a...

How do you plan for the upcoming new year when it comes to your goals? Do you create a New Years resolution, vision board, or do you wing it? For me, vision boards helps me accomplish my goals by keeping me accountable. I put it where I can see it daily and I say them out loud.  It helps me see a snap shot of what I am working towards. Once I have completed the vision board, I start to create...

We are down to the last few weeks of 2020 and it's time sit down and reflect on what you will be leaving behind. Is it procrastination, weight loss, negative attitude, or a better support system? Here are 5 tips to help you move forward to 2021 Be open and realize you can't control everything. Look at what 2020 has taught you and learn from it. Don't dwell on what didn't work. Reconnect to your WH...

2020 is almost over and it is time to start preparing for 2021. In this episode I talk about the importance of setting goals and how they can make your life enjoyable if you set the right ones. In the next few weeks, I will be talking about vision boards. Being able to see your goals is just as important as writing them done.  Let's get a head start at changing your life, even if 2021 is the...

I want to first off thank you for rocking with me! Thank you for listening to me. Thank you for supporting me! I love thanksgiving not only for the food but being able to get together with family.  It seems like we spend less and less time with our family that get togethers are non-exisent. Love on your family. Create new traditions. Bring the family unit back together again. Please never tak...

Have you been hurt by how a relationship ended? Or what about every new relationship you got into felt like the last one? If you do not heal from your past relationship you will continue to repeat the cycle over again and have the baggage to prove it. Once a relationship has ended, use the time to work on yourself and find out what when wrong. Plus you want to let go of anything that is weighing y...

Have you ever asked God for something hoping he would give it to you just because you asked? My passion is to help women but my weakness is speaking in public. Every time there was an opportunity to speak in front of others, I would either decline or be so nervous that I would fumble over my words and talk fast. One morning, I heard a word from God that said "Stay ready so you do not have to get r...

Did you know when a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, it is considered Transformation? They create a cocoon around themself and use the time to turn into something beautiful. They don't tell or show anybody what they are doing inside. They just do it. If you want any permanent change to take place in your life, you have to put in the work to make it happen. It will not be an overnight fix nor wi...

In stage 4 of the transformation series, Action is the one that separates the doers from the watchers.  The word ACT breaks down to (A) Action, (C) Changes, (T) Things. Until you decide you are ready to act on your goals, you will be stuck where you are. Action requires you to commit, be disciplined, and dedicate yourself to permanent change. Are you ready to put in the work or are you going...

"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."- Malcom X Education is important in our ever changing world. If you do not keep up with it, you could get left be behind. In the 3rd stage of transformation, education helps you educate yourself on the change you need to make. You are responsible in spending quality time and effort to gain all the kn...

In Episode #39 I talked about how to be inspired for internal transformation. This week I talk about stage number two, motivation.  "If you find the right motivation, you can accomplish anything". I read an article on zenhabits.net and it talked about motivation is what drives you toward a goal, what keeps you going when things get tough, the reason you get up early to exercise or work late t...