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Spring 2021

3/14/2021

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Stepping into Spring

As we embark on a new season, goals are ever so important.  Here are some words of wisdom from my Spring Journal about confidence and goals.
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Confidence is everything! Yeah! That's me in a swimsuit. One thing for sure is that I do not lack confidence. I spent most of my life try to carry the weight of other people's worlds and holding back on my own growth. I am no longer sorry if I offend you, I live for myself.  Don't get me wrong - I'm still the woman who cares and will lend a shoulder to cry on, but when it comes to the opinions of others - I'm all for me. 
My most important goal for this Spring is to practice meditation. I plan to master 15 minutes of pure meditation. Remember meditation is a form of prayer. It is when you achieve a level of peace that allows you to be in sync with your spiritual self. The ability to block out your thoughts and spend one-on-one with God is only achieved through disciplined practice. This is a growth goal of mine which is very dear. 
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Just like the flora of the ocean, things change. In an ever-changing world, you have to approach your goals with a mean sense of determination.  Imagine being the jellyfish I recently photographed at the beach. It needs water to move. Its entire life is based on being submerged and waiting for things to get trapped underneath its umbrella, so they can be absorbed. Ask yourself two questions:  What are you absorbing, and why aren't you moving on your own? The ability to be mobile can be a goal. There are areas in your life you need to stop depending on something else in order to move.  If you need a new job, get one!  If you need to buy a house, buy it! Get moving! 
Don't let me start with absorption. Do a self-inventory - what are you dealing with that does not need to be in your space?  When you absorb someone else's negative energy, it impacts you. It impacts your ability to function. Set a goal to clear your space of negativity.  Protect your life and the quality of it.  Keep your mind and environment positive.
Lastly, set a reward for yourself, once you accomplish your goal. Check out my confidence walk below. Achievement is the outcome of setting goals and being determined to make them happen. Remember, hold your head up high and keep growing!
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Stand while I work

2/21/2021

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MY STANDING DESK
When I made the transition to working online 13 years ago, I was very concerned about the amount of time I would spend being seated during my day.  Working at home has many benefits, but without a plan, it can take a toll on your health. With meetings and work demands, you may spend hours at a time sitting if you are not aware.  I hope this post is helpful for those who are working at home because of the pandemic.  ​

It is recommended that every hour you spend 45 - 55 minutes seated at the computer and 5-15 minutes of moving around.   Well, I've tried that for years.  I tried it with a timer. I've tried it with an app.  Regardless, I end up spending 2-3 hours sitting and working at a time.  I've heard about standing desks and treadmill desks for a while now. Well, the treadmill desk was not an option - imagine the complaints I would get from my clients hearing the heavy breathing LOL. Five years ago, the price range for standing desks was $250 - $400. Now, the prices are finally coming down.  Today is my first day working at my new desk and I love it. I'm excited about burning the extra 24 calories per hour that standing uses compared to sitting.  I'm also excited about the improved circulation in my legs and being able to do a few squats while waiting for the voicemails to pick up.  I think this new office design is really going to improve my health and quality of work. So from now on, I will be standing and not whistling while I work. 
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Ready for a New Car?

1/24/2021

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Taking a Payment Test Drive

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​I am so blessed to own my car. It's old but works well with minimal  maintenance cost. Because I haven't had my own car payment in a while, the thought of a new five- or six-year payment commitment is scary. My main goal in every decision I make is to make sure it is financially sound - how will it enhance my financial independence and goals?  With that in mind, I asked myself, how can I be certain that I can afford the car I want? The first step to finding a solution and resolving my fear of car payments was that I prayed. I prayed for financial wisdom. I prayed that I continue to have income and that I will also find additional ways to growth financially.  Furthermore, I prayed to have the right plan in place so that when my car "bites the dust", I will be able to get a new one. ​
With Faith comes clarity - What if I literally put the cart before the horse by starting to make payments to myself while my car is still running? Let’s say I do some research. First, find a car I like (most dealership websites will have the approximate payment amount listed).  Next, call my insurance company's customer service or use the online quote tool to see how much it will cost to add the new car and remove my old car from my plan.  For this example, I will use a car payment of $600 per month and an increase in insurance of $100. This means that I will have to pay an additional $700 per month to get the car. Now, let's consider if my budget can do that. If I'm NOT able to save $700 a month, I would need to find a cheaper car (A GAL GOTTA EAT)! If I am able to save the payment and maintain a comfortable lifestyle, the money is still available for emergency use.  Then when it's time to buy the car, I will already have made several payments or in the best-case scenario - I could possibly pay it off.  The reward is being confident of what I'm able to afford ahead of time. Additionally, if I use the money saved to make the down payment, I could opt for a lower car payment or a shorter financing term which will likely get me a better interest rate on the car loan. I can also just keep the savings as back up for a rainy day or spend it on a road trip in my new car. Just imagine, if my current car keeps on ticking for five more years to make this goal even more successful - that will be icing on the cake! 
It is amazing how prayer and planning can make a scary decision easier. If you need help with making a decision or need an accountability partner, let me know. I am now a certified goal life coach. Together we can make things happen. ​Much Success, Carla
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Motivation

1/21/2021

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$20 Dress and Lipstick

1/19/2021

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DO you!

Recently Michelle O. sent a shockwave when she gave thanks for her birthday wishes in her natural hair and no makeup.  She was just as beautiful as her usual posts.  When styling your look, you should ask yourself these two important questions:  1) Are you being your unique self?  2) Does your style reflect who you are?  If you are around my age, you will probably remember that scene in a movie where the date took off her wig, contacts, breast pads, butt cushion, 
and even an appendage.  Logical people would think "if you are hiding all that, what else are you hiding? "   Are you a serial killer or have a messy house?  It is a myth that looks shouldn't matter.  The truth is that your appearance is a huge part of others understanding who you are, so just be yourself.  Take look at how I have styled this less-than-$20 dress three different ways:  Halter for a little fun; the usual off-shoulder look for an everyday style; and a side tie for hanging out with the girls. No matter what you wear, just remember to do you!
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Feminine Food For Thought

1/7/2021

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​I am a woman…
Through my veins travel liquified silk…
It flows with the wind like wine out of a bottle slightly tilted…
I’m not perfect, but often perfection is expected of me…
My wounds are not deep; they heal from the inside out…
I am a woman…
My words often spray like fresh oil from a newly drilled well…
My smile can calm the sea…
My essence is more powerful than the sun…
My skin is softer than the clouds…
When I am near, my presence will consume your space…
I am a woman tenderly explained:
I am both simple yet complex, both confident and strong…
Undeniably, God made me this way.

~ May these words of inspiration electrify your mind and fuel your soul.  ~ Carla,  January 2021

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