Category: Reflection

Hiya, Yvette Sojourner here❣️ This is what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

READ

Yasssssss❣️ I Tried This, and it Was Sooo Relaxing!, Sisters From AARP

Listen after becoming a content creator I’ve learned to create, upload and… even if I think it’s terrible. It’s not about the destination but the journey. It’s okay to suck when you try something new, Vox

Hello! How to avoid overdoing it this holiday season, Los Angeles Times

FYI: 11 Things You Can Do for Yourself That Only Takes 60 Seconds a Day, Everygirl

Please read. 3 Black Women Share the Symptoms That Led to Their Heart Failure Diagnoses, Self

I use a combination of my Eight Sleep bed and AppWatch to track and monitor my sleep. What I Learned From Tracking My Sleep With an Apple Watch, lifehacker

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

Hiya, Yvette Sojourner here❣️ This is what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

READ

Yes, please and thank you! An Alternative to the Girl Scouts Is Gaining Fans in US Cities, Bloomberg

Such a great article. 20 Gaslighting Examples And How To Respond To Them, Per Relationship Experts, Women’s Health

Indeed, you do. Why You Need a “To-Don’t” List,Sisters From AARP

Interesting approach. I Never Feel Buyer’s Remorse—Here’s What I Do to Avoid It, The Everygirl

I rarely sleep in anymore. When I do it’s because my body really needs it. This Simple Morning Habit Can Help You Sleep Way Better at Night, Self

Absolutely. You should have more friends of all ages, Vox

There are some good points in there. 7 Things to Do Tonight For Better Gut Health Tomorrow, The Everygirl

LISTEN

Everything by Singer Jean Knight memorable for: “Mr. Big Stuff”

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

Hiya, Yvette Sojourner here❣️ This is what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

READ

Hellloooo! Finally, someone said it. Why You Don’t Need a Thanksgiving Detox, and How to Care for Your Body Instead, The Everygirl

Interesting. The Best Ways to Help Someone Who Is ‘Bad With Money’, lifehacker

Hence, why I make a Black Friday list which I update throughout the year and stick to it. This could also be why my first response is always NO! It gives me time to determine what I truly want. Why are sales so hard to resist? Let’s unravel this Black Friday mystery, NPR

Hmmmmm. The Quiet Thrill of Keeping a Secret, The New York Times

Definitely needed this. A Simple Strategy to Keep Clutter at Bay, Sisters From AARP

Hmmmmm. This Is Why You Forget Some Things And Remember Others, HuffPost

Yassssssss! Why do we keep tabs on people we can’t stand?, Vox

listen

All things Tina Turner seeing her birthday was in November

travel

Yassssss!!!! I have done all of this. How to Snag a Style Deal When Traveling Abroad, Shondaland

This is definitely on my list of places to visit while I’m in France this spring! We Should Still All Be Feminists—In Paris, a New Dior Exhibition Celebrates Its Women Artist Collaborators, Vogue

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

Hiya, Yvette Sojourner here❣️ This is what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

READ

Now, seriously, have you heard of this?! Knowing How to Find Your Glimmers Could Be the Key to Minimizing Stress, PopSugar

Just in case you need it. 5 Financial Boundaries to Set With Friends and Family During the Holidays, The Everygirl

Yasssss 🫰🏾👏🏾🙌🏾 10 Ways A Black Woman Can Love Her Body, Sisters From AARP

Ooooooo! The One Thing You Should Never Say During a Fight With Your Partner, Self

Good read. How to Cultivate Hope When You Don’t Have Any, Time

Do you? Does Anyone Feel Like an Actual Adult?, The Cut

FYI. How to Understand When Your Symptoms Could Be Signs of Bipolar Disorder, Self

listening

Everything I can find by composer Julia Perry

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

Hiya, Yvette Sojourner here❣️ This is what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

READ

Ooooooooo. No-Spend Weekends Are a Great Way to Save Money—Here’s How to Have One That Doesn’t Suck, The Everygirl

Alright! Why ‘Pretirement’ is Our Time to Shine, Sisters From AARP

Indeed, it does. How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world, The Conversation

WTF!? There are sooooo many flags!!!! This is new to me. 10 ‘Pink Flags’ To Pay Attention To In Relationships HuffPost

As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m swept up in nostalgia, especially thinking of my mom – the queen of desserts. With six kids at home, she mastered the art of personal touches, particularly with desserts. My summertime favorite? Pineapple goop. Christmas? Snowballs. But Thanksgiving was all about the pound cake – sliced, bagged, and enjoyed with a steaming cup of tea. Reflecting on these treats, I wonder what they say about the kid I was? How to Organize a Delicious Thanksgiving Dessert Table, Shondaland

Such a good idea! Why You Should Take the Day Off on Jan. 8, 2024, lifehacker

No, I’m no minimalist nor am I becoming one but this is too good not to share! 9 Types of Clothes in Your Closet You Can Declutter Immediately, becomingminimalist

Yep 👍🏾 Why You Should Make Time for Oddball Rituals, The New York Times

This is such a good source. How to Prep Now If Winter Always Makes You Depressed, Self

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

Hiya, Yvette Sojourner here❣️ This is what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

READ

HELLO 👉🏾If You Spot Romantic Red Flags, Do This, Sisters From AARP

Sooooooo true. Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Compliment, The New York Times

Just going to leave this right here. When Is the Appropriate Time to Apologize?, Shondaland

Oooooooo! This is for all my drawers out there. 50 Drawing Prompts To Help You Fill Out Your Next Sketchbook, My Modern Met

This reminded me of my grandma who use to ALWAYS sleep on the couch 🛋️. How to Sleep on a Couch Without Hurting Yourself, lifehacker

LISTEN!!!! How to Tell the Difference Between Hormonal Acne and Regular Ol’ Zits, Self

Yes, please. 9 Ways to Make New Friends As An Adult, From Someone Who’s Done It Before, The Everygirl

Prey tell. Why Is Making Dinner So Hard?, Gloria

You’re welcome 🫶🏾 10 Signs You Really Should Take a Rest Day, Self

Developing a financial relationship at the beginning of your relationship sooooo is key. This is a nonnegotiable. How to Spot Financial Infidelity (and What to Do About It), Lifehacker

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

 

Hiya, Yvette Sojourner here❣️ This is what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

READ

 

Oooooooooo, The Everygirl’s 2023 Holiday Calendar: 61 Days of Festive Activities to Close Out the Year, The Everygirl

Interesting read and unique perspective. Ask Me About God: On Ye West, The Paris Review

It’s about freaking time! F.D.A. Plans to Ban Hair Straighteners With Formaldehyde, The New York Times

Yassssss 👏🏾🫶🏾🙌🏾 Life Is More Beautiful When We Do This, Sisters From AARP

Absolutely! You Should Build a Pain ‘Tool Kit’ to Manage Flare-Ups, lifehacker

WHAT?! Feeling Meh? You Might Be Suffering From Autumn Burnout—Here’s What to Do About It, The Everygirl

Hey Beautiful People, a big “Yassss!” for thrifting and consignment today! 🎉 Thrifting started as a cherished family tradition but there was a time when it shifted from being a joyful choice to a financial necessity. Even after my circumstances changed and I could afford to shop new, I found that the line between choice and necessity was often blurred by lingering scarcity mindsets. Today, while I can afford to buy new, I still see value in thrifting. The crucial part is being mindful of why we make these choices so we don’t slip back into limiting ways of thinking. For more on this journey. ❤️ Brand Spanking Used. Sisters From AARP

Because it happens. How to Be Happy for Your Friend, Even When You’re a Little Jealous, Self

listening

Listening to ALL of this MCs music. 🎶 Mastermind MC Missy Elliott, Sisters From AARP

WRITE

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

Hiya, Yvette Sojourner here❣️ This is what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

READ

Yes, please and thank you. An hour-by-hour guide to your bedtime routine, Vox

Have I shared this? If not, here you go. How to Get Back on Track After an Expensive Vacation, lifehacker

Yasssssss 👏🏾 6 Green Flags You’re Becoming Your Best Self, The Everygirl

HELLO!? Why Do I Feel Ridiculously Tired During My Period?, Self

Hmmmmmmm. The messy art of posting through it, Vox

This is an interesting article. Want to Believe in Yourself? ‘Mattering’ Is Key, The New York Times

WATCHING

Bethann Hardison Shares Why ‘Being Alive is the Moment’, Sisters From AARP

AND reading, Bethann Hardison Talks “Invisible Beauty” and Racism on the Runway, PopSugar

WRITE

Why Toni Morrison Left Publishing, LitHub

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

Hiya, Yvette Sojourner here❣️ This is what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

READ

This is an interesting read. How to Manage Your Catastrophic Thinking, lifehacker

Yasssssss 👏🏾 Love this! 5 Women Bringing Art to the Streets, Shondaland

Oooooooooo, interesting. Feel Like Skipping Exercise? Do This, Sisters From AARP

I couldn’t pass this one up, Yes! What will it take?! What Will It Take to Close the Mortality Gap For Black Women With Breast Cancer?, PopSugar

Please read. How to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office, Vox

Yep! Hip-Hop Has Always Been a Mental Health Resource For Many, PopSugar

Listen

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

Hiya, Yvette Sojourner here❣️ This is what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

READ

I’m listening. My Six Favorite Productivity Methods in One Efficient List, lifehacker

Yassssss! To this entire series! All in on Ambition: A Shondaland Series, Shondaland

FYI, I have a Squatty Potty and yes, it does help. Everything You Need to Know About Emptying Your Bladder, Thinx

All of this! The Biggest Red Flags to Watch Out For at the Dentist, Self

Soooooooo, I firmly reject engaging with anything labeled with “Girl,” (Yes I’m calling you out “girl dinner!), given its frequent use in belittling and disrespectful contexts. Seeing this term is trending here’s an article with an interesting perspective. The Problem With ‘Girl Math’—And How You Should Actually Justify Your Purchases, The

Yes, this is a thing. Are You Too Private?, Sisters From AARP

How is this even?! How Is Hair Discrimination at Schools Still Happening in 2023?, PopSugar

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.