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Are You Suffering from “Compassion Syndrome?”

March 23, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Have you been around on Facebook or the inter-webs for the past couple of weeks?

If so, then you’ve probably seen a few “what would you do” posts. For example, the posts about men saying they want to take a woman out on a first date. (Only if they take her out, doing so will “hurt them financially” for the remainder of the month).

Um, how sway?

Can you say, “struggle love?”

Our Facebook page has been popping with lively discussions on the pros and cons of struggle love.

I must say, the majority opinion of those weighing in has been mostly con. However, we’ve also seen comments from a few readers who are pro about dating men who are “struggling.”

And here’s the thing: a Black woman is known more than any other ethnic group for her loyalty and ability to “stand by her man.”

Unfortunately, it’s often to her own detriment.

This sense of loyalty is often to a Black woman’s detriment because she suffers from what our Adrienne London-Leach refers to as:

Compassion Syndrome

Here’s Adrienne to explain.

 


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I Love Me Some Me! So, How Do You Like Me Now?

January 15, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

I Love Me Some Me! So, How Do You Like Me Now?

You know what happens when you like who you are and you’re comfortable in your own skin?

Relationships with other people become so much easier to manage.

You see, when you love you, your thinking is clearer and you possess the confidence to make decisions in your own best interest.

Saddled with a toxic friend, or recognize you’re in a relationship no longer serving you?

When you love you, walking away makes sense, and making excuses does not.

Being able to “keep it moving” becomes less of a chore and more of an imperative for your mental health and overall sense of well-being.

When you love you, you realize the word “No” is a complete sentence – no explanations required.

When you love you, excitement concerning the person you are fills your being.

Armed with knowledge of the higher, better person you’re evolving into fills you with a sense of anticipation.

All bets are off, because you’re expecting good days ahead.

Gone are the crippling doubts and paralyzing anxieties.

No, you’re not perfect, and you’re ok with that.

You love you, and you like the person you see in the mirror.

Ultimately, isn’t that all that matters?

“Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.” ~Robert Holden
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Inspiration Day 12 | Get To Work!

December 24, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Inspiration Day 12 | Get To Work!

Whew!

We’ve reached the end of our 12 Days series and we hope you’ve enjoyed these flashes of inspiration.

In addition to providing inspiration, we trust this series helped raise a sense of awareness of any work needing to be done.

I’m sure each of us has room to grow spiritually, personally, professionally, educationally, financially – you name it.

Let’s continue to grow together, shall we?

It’s time to get to work!

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Inspiration Day 11 | It Takes Action

December 22, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Inspiration Day 11 | It Takes Action

Loving and being loved is a basic human need and desire.

Unfortunately, doing what Adrienne outlines in today’s video won’t get you there.

This will.

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Inspiration Day 10 | Nothing Will Work

December 21, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Inspiration Day 10 | Nothing Will Work

Wait, what?

What do you mean, “Nothing will work?”

That’s right – nothing will work.

We’ll tell you why.


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Inspiration Day 9 | The Greater Danger

December 20, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Inspiration Day 9 | The Greater Danger

We’ve been talking about goal setting quite a bit over the past few days.

So how and where does danger factor in?

Adrienne tells you how.

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Inspiration Day 8 | Setting Goals

December 19, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Inspiration Day 8 | Setting Goals

Reaching goals is a process.

We must prepare for working hard, holding fast to our determination and persevering.

And who doesn’t love reaching goals? The thing is, we’ll never reach them without setting them!

Here’s a bit of inspiration to help you do just that.

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Inspiration Day 7 | Stop Wishing. Do This Instead.

December 18, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Inspiration Day 7 | Stop Wishing. Do This Instead.

How many times today – this week – this month – this year have you said or thought the words, “I wish?”

Stop wishing. Watch the video and do this instead.

 


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Inspiration Day 6 | The Truth Is Like The Sun

December 17, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Inspiration Day 6 | The Truth Is Like The Sun

“The truth is like the sun.”

Interesting . . . . but what does that mean?

Adrienne explains further.

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Inspiration Day 5 | Wear Your Scars

December 16, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Inspiration Day 5 | Wear Your Scars

We often shy away from scars.

We usually don’t want them show.

Adrienne has a different take.

Instead of hiding them, she advises us to wear them!

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