The Life You Deserve
Have you ever asked yourself, "Why is Sunday the best day to reset?" There are a few reasons, but the primary one is that it begins a new week. This means it doesn't matter if the week prior was good or bad; it's a chance to start over completely. Of course, if it was a good week, that will motivate you to keep the streak going. However, if it was terrible, you could move on and let go. That's the mindset I had to get myself into this year, specifically. A lot can impede growth, ... Read more
If you choose not to do anything else today, listen to Steve Harvey and write down your dream list. There are many definitions of the word dream, but the one I'm focusing on is " a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal." You know, like a dream of having a high-paying job doing something you love. Professionals have researched this topic, and it's talked about in TED Talks, written about in book series, and even illustrated by artists in many forms. Yet, recently I came ... Read more
I recommend these five organizers under $5 that I would use myself, and all opinions expressed here are my own. This post may contain affiliate links that, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. If there's one thing that annoys me, it's a messy, unorganized area. Many people, including me, simply have too much stuff and nowhere to put it. However, I found five organizers under $5 to make my life easier. Whether you're a college student gathering accessories and ... Read more
Flushing out toxic waste just got a little more interesting with a cleanse. So, I finally did it! I did a life cleanse earlier this year, and it was the best decision I've ever made. A weight has been lifted off of my shoulders, and I find myself smiling now more than before. And guess what, I feel you're debating about doing a life cleanse too. You're here at 'Girl, Just Prosper,' but don't worry, I got you! You might ask, 'well, what is a life cleanse?' It's when you release ... Read more
There are many ways how to speak positivity into your life. But, I will tell you two simple ways that consist of little to no effort, and you can do it every day. It might sound hard to believe, but I spoke a lot of negative energy into my life when I was younger. Of course, this damaged my mindset. I was still excelling in school, but personally, my confidence was at an all-time low. I used to talk down on how I looked, talked, and even walked. If something good would happen, ... Read more
What are you doing this weekend? Resting? If not, we need to talk. Because now I have to rant to you about five reasons why you should rest EVERY weekend. It doesn't take a lot for our bodies to shut down completely. You may think you have a high tolerance for overworking, but your body says otherwise. How does your body feel when you just finished working a 12 hour day, five days a week, while standing the entire shift? I felt like my legs were about to fall off from someone who ... Read more
If you want to start prospering, you must improve your time management skills. This might seem like an annoying topic, but I promise, managing your time will increase productivity. Have you ever felt highly stressed? So, noted that you sit and decide not to do anything on your to-do list because the thought stresses you even more? Then, you wait until the last minute to start. Now, you’re rushing to finish everything. I’m here to tell you that we’ve all been there. You need to ... Read more
Did you know that your pre-sleep routine can affect your night's rest? Here are five things to do before you go to bed to help clear your mind. If you're like me, you often find yourself waking up out of your sleep often-- even when you're sleepy. It wasn't until recently that I thought of asking google, "why can't I have a good night's sleep?" because, you know, we ask google everything. And, google being google showed me the scariest symptoms to my issue. Ignoring google's ... Read more
Being rejected is one of the most painful feelings in the world. But, instead of moping around, here’s how to handle rejection. As someone whose been rejected plenty of times, the feeling sucks. However, life is not an easy race to the finish line. Things will not always go as planned, and it’ll feel like the end of the world, but I promise you— it’s not. To improve our lives, we must be able to handle rejection. No matter what industry you’re in or who you want to be with, having ... Read more
Here are four affordable and free self-care ideas for March. We're pampering ourselves in the best, least expensive way possible. For a very long time, when I heard the word self-care, I thought it had a lot to do with pampering yourself with whatever expensive item your heart desires. It's all we see on social media, especially on TikTok, for example. We see young women and men taking a stroll through designer stores, paying thousands on self-maintenance, and more calling it their ... Read more