Persuasions of Comfort

Have you ever had a great idea and a plan to execute  but find yourself crippled by fear.f Most people interpret risk taking to be associated with negativity. Therefore, they make the decision to avoid crossing paths with opportunities which require taking risks. 

Sometimes we find ourselves on the fence trying to decipher our past experiences in order to figure out our next move.  In between this phase you may find yourselves stuck in the peril of self doubt. Finding the balance between autonomy and collaboration is important for personal growth and success! 

Traveling is trendy. Its fun and creates lasting experiences. At some point the travel ends and we find ourselves struggling to adjust back to reality. Tune in to this episode for seven steps that can help you transition back to reality from traveling.

Sometimes when life starts to shift and undergoes changes, our goals can fade into the background. In this episode, I discuss four methods I employ to navigate challenges while staying committed to my objectives.

Goals should hold specific significance in your life, be measurable, action-oriented, deserving of rewards based on commitment, and have trackable timelines. This episode covers the cornerstone of all goal-setting endeavors —Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Also known as S.M.A.R.T.

In this episode, my guest Jessica Fields and I delve into one of the most contentious topics in a constructive manner – navigating the waters of two common "-ships" simultaneously. How crucial are friendships? Do they significantly impact the relationships we pursue?

This episode is a direct reflection of my journey in South Africa. It was a roller coaster ride, yet a humbling and progressive experience. In this episode I share 7 valuable lessons I learned from the Mother Land.

Adulting is all fun and games except when we are required to be an adult. In this episode I highlight 6 keys to makes sense of this journey into adulthood.

Most of us are heavily dependent on motivation to get us through the day. However, when motivation is not working in your favor, then what? How do you continue pushing forward without it? This episode covers three sources I like to tap into when motivation is not enough.

In this episode Brittney Bayne and I dive into different topics revolving around relationships, friends who fear our personal growth, and understanding the concept of moving on and letting go of people who no longer hold value in our lives. Some of these conversations are hard to have because majority of us can relate to being in one these positions. Are we truly giving ourselves grace to evolve f...

What does 100% control of your life truly look like? Does will power dictate the amount of effort you put in? Moving with a purpose means we have vision, clarity for the process, and an understanding of how things work. Do we have the capability to control the outcomes of the decisions we make daily or are we simply a moving through life as a matter of circumstance? @laculura717 @blacc_by_lacultur...

This episode covers 3 techniques that can be applied today to ensure improvements with habit changing. With these techniques we can becoming more aware of our habits, learn to create a time and space for those habits to coexist in the world with us, and lastly they will allow us to get sufficient repetition to transform those habit into routines and systems.

So how do we identify whether or not our habits are serving a purpose in our lives? “What you crave is not the habit itself but the change in state it delivers.” Once we are able to understand the fundamental laws of habits and how to alter them to our specification, then creating good habits and breaking bad ones can become second nature to us. Habits are shaped by the systems in your life.

Improvements are only temporary until they become part of who you are. When your behavior and your identity are fully aligned you are no longer pursuing behavior change. You are simply acting like the type of person you already believe yourself to be. The best version will always require you to edit your beliefs in order to expand your identity. Relatable Episodes: Episode 46:  Start Turning the K...

When you forget your goals and focus more on the systems, you will quickly realize that you don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems. BOOM!

It first begins with a thought, and that thought becomes an idea, and then some of us tend to get stuck. Transforming the idea into action is always one of the toughest challenges to overcome. However, with the proper techniques we can put ourselves in the best position to move from one phase to the next. 

It is believed that a persons personality, employee skills, and or being culturally fit are what makes up for being successful. I am not convinced. I believe there are more attributes that can contribute to someone becoming successful. In my opinion the concept of success is subjective. At the same time we can define success as a set of preferences and tendencies through which we approach the worl...

This episode centers around the urgency to start turning the keys on your purpose in life. The hardest part about doing something new or revisiting something old--- is not knowing where to start, why you're doing it, and how to sustain consistency and longevity. The time is now to take control of the wheel and drive off into the direction of your passions, gifts, and talents.

The expected outcome from these exercises will gradually increase your ability to focus in almost any situation.

Self-care is more than just a facial or a Spa day.  Self-care encourages you to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself so that you can transmit the good feelings to others. I sat down with , London Wolfe, “The Practical Spiritualist” an experienced life coach, an educator, and a strategist. Together we discuss the importance of incorporating healthy self-care routines, and tools that can be...

Is the term "Intentions" is being overused or misused? Are we allowing folks to use the term "Intentions" without properly holding them accountable to follow through? Are we allowing the true concept of courtship and intentions to fall out of perspective?

“The complete saying was originally "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." A compliment that means a person is  a generalist rather than a specialist, versatile and adept at many things. A figure of speech used in reference to a person who has dabbled in many skills, rather than gaining expertise. Not having soft skills can be the different between...

“Do not confuse movement with progress. You could be running in place and going nowhere.” - D.W This is one of my favorite quotes. Whenever I begin reciting this quote aloud it usually means I’m stuck. Caught up and a web where fear, doubt, and lack of progress begin taking up real estate in my mind.

Having a basic understanding of your own communication style is important to building better relationships in your personal and professional life. Understanding the difference between your own personal communication style from others is much more powerful because it provides us with insightful benefits and makes us aware of the consequences. The goal of any communication is first seek to understan...

Decision fatigue is the idea that after making many decisions, a person's ability to make additional decisions becomes worse. An individual experiencing decision fatigue may be reluctant to make these decisions, take longer to make them, or simply make a decision that they later regret. In this episode I highlight six steps that I learned and applied to improve my decision making process.