me and only me

It has been a year since my last post and many things have happened: I have been at my new job for a year now; I moved into my new apartment in Charlotte Paid down some debts that I’ve owed for a long time I joined two new organizations that are a company-wide focus I’ve met many new people within Charlotte With all of that said, I have continued growing and working on being my best self. As odd as this sounds, I like attending networking mixers and functions to meet others in my same line of work. That keeps me motivated to be better and do better. Plus, it gives me a chance to see others for who they are and it shows how I can relate to them. Many times, I’ve assumed that people aren’t going through the same issues as I have. It’s when I meet new people where I find that assumption to be untrue.  Despite what things look like right now, always remember to keep a smile on your face.  Until next time... ~msvwade~

     Not sure if the title grabs you, but I am sure I'm not the only one who has dealt with confidence issues.      Lately, I have dealt with lack of confidence due to many changes in my life. From almost finishing a degree to job loss to a new job offer to relocating to career woes in general. I've gone through all those emotions within a short timeframe and these events contributed to my growing confidence issues.      In recent years, I have had many moments where my confidence has shown through, especially when it came to either mentoring others or helping someone with a personal problem.  Even as I write this, I think back to the times where I was complimented on how well I did something and how I presented myself.  My mindset has changed my thinking into believing that I can no longer be confident in what I do or in how I accomplish tasks at hand.       Man, when I was younger, I use to be s...

     As I look at today's date, I just realized that it was on this day, 10 years ago, that I graduated from my Alma Mater, Prairie View A&M University! To say that I have learned so much about myself would be an UNDERSTATEMENT!  I will list the biggest or poignant lessons I have learned within the past ten years post Undergrad. The biggest lesson of all: you can't compare your life to others in your circle, class, work life, etc.       Although I am still learning this daily, I have come to realize that my journey in life is not going to mirror someone else's life or journey.  Too many nights, I have racked my brain trying to figure out: "How did this person get this job over me?" or "I'm more qualified than they are; how are they getting so many interviews?" or the big one: "Now, I KNOW I am smarter than they are, so how are they understanding these concepts or aspects of the job/assignment better than I am?"  I would stress an...

So, lately, I have been very productive with writing down and sending myself my TDLs.  Not only do I put anything and everything on my Google calendar, but I have created alarms and lists of things I need to do each day or week. I have also used Evernote and other productivity apps like QuickMemo (on my Android) that helps me to write quick notes or reminders for myself throughout the day, just in case I forget something important. I knew I had to change my time management skills and do something different in order to have a more fulfilling life. It takes doing something different to get something different; who could argue with that? Lol. So, I'm curious...What apps or productivity tools do you use? Comment below and share how they've help you be more productive in your life! Enjoy your week! Check out our Spring Collection: www.marykay.com/vwade2003 Need a new fragrance for your home? www.pinkzebrahome.com/vzebra

...there isn't anything you can't do ! I went home for the first time since the Fall in late July.  I was very EXCITED to just WHOOSAH and get away from my current situations of life: school, stress, and work! Needless to say, this was a much-needed trip back home! My days consisted of me helping out at home by running errands and even doing a walk on the treadmill! I actually enjoyed that, although it took some time to get the gusto to do it, lol! I also visited my Dad (whose birthday was the day before I left town) and my younger brother, hung our with friends and saw some other High school friends at a birthday party.  Despite some small issues, I thoroughly enjoyed my time back at home.   While I was away, I had to take care of some things while I was at home in Houston, TX. Some things were taken care of (i.e. Housing for the Fall semester, grades from Summer school, etc) while some things seemed like it took forever to handle (i.e. Financial Aid). ...

Where should I start? I have been through many different turns and twists, but when you can talk about it and be a light to others, it is worth the journey. There were many distractions during my Spring semester in my current MBA program (I don't think I mentioned me being in an MBA program, but I am! It's definitely a blessing not without hurdles, lol!)  From the course load being a bit more strenuous to having to move-out and figure out where else I would live, I had a lot to deal with on my plate. I felt like I was in a maze or a snowball that kept unraveling! It became so much of a mental strain that I took a some time away from everything and had a weekend to two to do absolutely NOTHING! Lol.  Yes, it was possibly hurtful to my classwork and more, but who knows what would have happened had I not done that? As the semester winded down, I had the chance to start the process of chartering an organization on campus.  Between myself and another colleague, we starte...