Month: February 2024

Daily Prompts

Do I

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Do you need a break? From what?

Need a break? From what?

Um good question

Right now, I need a break from work, which I will get as I have a couple of days off, but right now, I need a break From the weather changing back and forth.

Because now I’m sick, and I’m over being sick, and that’s really what I need a break from feeling like crap is no fun at all.

Because my body needs a break after working so hard at work, and then it’s fighting my sinuses, and I feel like I’m in a brain fog. Working three days like this is no fun.

But a break I will have where to rest and lay down will be required.

Poetry

Say it

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Isn’t true as you say those words to me

The words that could break me, but I’m not that weak anymore.

I know what I am capable of and what I can do, and I know my value.

So quickly, those words could have thrown me into an endless loop of how they could say that and whether they ever believed in me.

But the truth is people say what they want to say, and I don’t judge another artist as being better than me.

Because the way I do art is just great for me, and some of us are stronger in other topics, and I love a powerful piece.

So I always give credit where credit should be given, and so as I let those words fall to the floor.

I still am disappointed in you, and even when you say it’s a joke, as someone creative, we never want to feel like we suck at what we live and breathe for.

Creating art in any form isn’t easy; I hope you see that one day, but today, I’ll just let you be, for I’m moving forward and working and creating for me and those who like and love the way I deliver.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Quotes

Quote of the day

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“Faith means living with uncertainty – feeling your way through life, letting your heart guide you like a lantern in the dark.” -Dan Millman

confidence coaching tips/opinions, Quotes

Oh wow

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It’s post four, and talking/sharing my opinion on these, I know, will be connected to my exciting launch in March!

It has me feeling nervous and motivated simultaneously, as if the fear of the unknown drives me to take more risks of being open and vulnerable.

Which I know is the only way I seem to grow.

And that’s why today is all about setting goals.

I’ve set many goals, like becoming a published author three times, and each time seemed more successful, even in a small way.

But completing that goal has been so rewarding as I found my voice and shared my creativity, and to have someone other than myself enjoy my work is encouraging.

But also, I realize setting goals helps me stay focused, and sometimes deadlines make me continue to do what I said I would do.

But I know that setting goals sometimes doesn’t end in the result I want.

However, those little setbacks always help me not to give up but try again because I only have one life, and I don’t want to miss out on what feels right and the opportunity that has been presented to me.

I also knew when I invested in having a life coach I had work to do on myself as I knew my drive for the things I wanted in life was stuck, and I had no way of knowing that with me setting the goal of showing up and being consistent on working on me that I would find my backbone.

Whether that is through my words or advice or just being someone who is there to listen, I hope my setting goals and being present in life will continue to be rewarding and a shared experience.

I would awaken a voice that didn’t want to be ignored but heard, and here I am, setting a goal to become a confidence coach and realize I live to help and spread joy.

So, happy Monday, and let’s go forward and set some goals that make us all feel alive or a little bit more motivated.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

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So lets

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Talk about post three of my exciting launch in March!

So today I want to talk about routines and how having one has helped me be consistent and stay on course.

For me, if I don’t plan or have something laid out, I will most likely not get it done.

That’s why I have routines like posting a positive quote every morning here on my blog, which helps me stay motivated and inspired, but also, I want to bring some joy or awareness to others each day.

I like spreading joy or encouragement, so adding routines that keep me sharp and happy is critical to me.

That’s why I found adding meditation to my day or week helped clear my mind and feel at peace and even helped me fall asleep as my mind just listened to a calming voice or sounds.

I feel routines are excellent, and I’m working on adding more and being aware of having more structure to my life as I prepare to keep learning and growing in this life God has blessed me with.

Happy Sunday, everyone, and if you have time, I’d love to know what routines you do that help you be consistent or that you enjoy in the comments below. If not, I hope you enjoyed this post.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Poetry

So blessed

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Photo by Mwabonje Ringa: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-woman-wearing-headscarf-1820919/

Are we to get to see you smile another day

To be able to join in on your joy

To be able to say hey, you’re not alone

To be a part of your growth and your journey

To know we are one of the many reasons you are smiling all the time.

For your joy and light shine so brightly that even on my darkest days, I see the light and the hope in the world.

Because of you, I am more robust, wiser, and braver, and I won’t quit now.

For my friend, let’s keep shining and sharing our light with the world.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

Daily Prompts

What’s my

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What’s your favorite thing to cook?

FĂ vorite thing to cook?

Pizza with tomato sauce and fresh ingredients, it feels good to chop up the peppers and onions and sausage and tomatoes and pepperoni and cilantro to top it off.

With a lovely salad with strawberries, blueberries, walnuts, and tomato on the side, just so you are full.

It always makes for a nice meal.

confidence coaching tips/opinions

So Yesterday

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I wrote about confidence and what is means to me and how I deal with it.

Well, today is all about Negative self-talk or mean-spirited or critical thoughts in your head that when you make a mistake, it makes sure you don’t forget or question your worth or skills.

A voice that could have been started by someone else telling you that you’re not worthy or smart enough or pretty enough or skinny enough. Whatever the reason is, you have carried these thoughts with you, and they have been knocking you down.

Until you start to believe those thoughts and second guess things. And this can be damaging and lead to things like depression, OCD, PTSD and anxiety disorder and so much more.

For me, it was depression and a lot of self-doubt, and when I made mistakes, I couldn’t just let it go so quickly.

So here are some tips I use to slow down or stop my negative self-talk.

1. Odds are facts, and most of the time, can you check them if they’re not true?

2. we all make mistakes because we’re human and it’s not the end of the world. So take a deep breath and try again.

3. turn your negative self-talk into positive, so talk, for example, “This is hard, but I’ll keep trying.”

Everyone deserves a clear mind, and trust me, I’ve checked the facts of my negative thoughts before, and it was all untrue.

So go out into the world and think more positively and believe with all your heart things will get better.

So have a blessed day!

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes

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Today is February

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First the first day of black history month!

So today, I’m kicking off with what Confidence means to me, as it will be one of the things I focus on helping women find themselves.

To me, confidence is knowing your worth and being yourself. And seeing that you are the value you are looking for when trying to validate your self-confidence.

I used to think I would be more confident if I lost weight and others saw me for me.

But I realized when I saw and felt worthy of being myself that I was being heard when I was being my authentic self.

I not only saw the beauty in me but in others, and I started to see the world in a new light.

But being confident doesn’t mean self-doubt goes away. It just means I know who I am, and I accept myself, and even if someone looks at me mean or funny, I know there isn’t something wrong with me.

I hope you enjoyed this short post, and know I will be posting different topics three days a week.

Also, the first day of my posting about my exciting launch in March.

This week, since today is day one on a Thursday, I will post tomorrow and Sunday mornings after my morning quote. And then the following weeks will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

I hope you all have a blessed day!

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes