Yuh Ain't Got Tuh Gree

Stand up and stand out! Had an amazing time engaging with these future road tennis champions in the Elite Youth program over the weekend, to help them develop their confidence when in the spotlight.

It's my pleasure to have a couple more sessions with them as a support to the wonderful work their coaches are doing to teach them the Barbadian sport of road tennis.

Mind over matter: nourish your mental garden, and watch your wellness bloom. 🌱💭

Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024!

Not with the "new year new me" rhetoric this year. I'm actually quite proud of how much I achieved this year. I'm on the "2024 going further" train. It's me, aiming for consistency, improving incrementally (or monumentally) and achieving what I aim for. No unrealistic pressures for instant change.

(The board didn't include my book in my goals- Master Your Destiny: Fighting the Self-Doubt Prophecy 📒 available on Amazon)

2023 was interesting. I learnt a ton of lessons the hard way and boy, are they sticking. Despite this, I can truly say I've seen improvements.

If you followed my page you would know I'm big on P.I.P (Progress Is Progress). Celebrate any and all achievements you make towards your goals because sometimes simply moving forward can sometimes be the hardest task.

My ultimate goal has always been to be a person that adds value to this world. I feel like I've achieved that in so far as I measure what being a value-added person is, so again....quite pleased with this year.

I hope you have plenty moments of your own of pride, growth and even lessons to reflect on as you step forward into 2024. Keep moving forward!

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Trying to learn a new skill of making a Swiss Roll. Here are my 2nd, 3rd and 4th attempts.

Attempt no. 1 (not shown) was a lesson in how not to mix the batter...I over mixed it and it deflated and the cake was of a pancake consistency instead of sponge.

Attempt no. 2 (crisscross design) the cake was still a bit dense and I messed up making the whip cream...note to self "a watched pot might not boil but you blink and a mixer will curdle the cream."

Attempt no. 3 (black dots) was on the right path, consistency, taste, and filling were close to what a successful Swiss roll I've had from a store were like.

Attempt no. 4 (abstract colors) this one held the shape correctly (the others were a bit wonky) and the consistency was on point. Also, made this one into a lemon sponge, the others were vanilla, so I'm starting to play with the recipe flavors as I'm building confidence.

Still have to work on the design aspect, will invest in some piping tools to help there. My goal is to be consistent with the taste, texture, filling, and make it visually appealing.

Hope my family and friends don't get tired of tasting them...cause I still have a long way to go🤣🤣🤣

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Taking a moment to feel grateful! We live a life that isn't guaranteed. To some not knowing when we will go may feel scary but for me it's a reminder that everyday is a precious gift that should be measured in smiles, service, and love. Some days are hard but I truly believe that if you are breathing, there will always be opportunity to turn it around.

I'm grateful to be here, with you all!

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❗Read Caption❗Issa vacation do! During the pandemic I started to do my own hair as a way to change things up every once in a while.

Ask me 15 years ago about doing my own hair and I would have scoffed at you.

I see in my own life how the only permeant thing in life is death. I have lived long enough to see my views change, my skills evolve, and my mistakes to be mended.

Don't let anyone ever tell you that change isn't possible for you. It's always a choice.

For change to happen in your life you must ✨want it✨ be committed to it✨ celebrate the efforts ✨

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I set myself some goals to accomplish this year. One of which was to learn 3 new skills.

We're past the half way mark for the year so it's a good time to check in.

For my first skill, I choose and I had a 99 day streak on Duolingo, had a break where I fell off and I'm back to a 4 day streak.

My second skill is road tennis. What started as a bet is now a secure part of my life two times a week. I've been at it for 2 months now.

Haven't decided on goal number 3 as yet...I'm open to suggestions!

This is your reminder to get up and on your goals.

Even if you've faltered, you can start again. Let's go!
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New episode of Tek in De Learnin' drops tonight at 9:03 pm on CBC TV 8!

Dr Watson and I talk about the history of Bay Street. Tune in!

Every time I have an interaction with a cat I am reminded that life is ever changing. In my formative years, a cat within 10 ft of me was a major problem.

Now I'm a kneading post for one cat and a lap bed for another.

Your circumstances always have the capacity to change. Don't give up.

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❗READ CAPTION❗I know just how easy it is to let your 9-5 overwhelm you and have you feeling like you are too tired to do anything else.

We tend to think that if we can't dedicate a minimum of an hour towards our dreams/goals then what's the use, so we'll push back the start date until tomorrow.

That's when it hits....the tomorrow loop🔃. We always say tomorrow is when we'll start, then we don't because we're feeling just as tired as the day before, so we say tomorrow again.

Eventually we stop saying tomorrow because all it does is make us feel bad and then we go back to the humdrum motions of surviving life until the next TikTok video inspires us.

Your dreams deserve better than that- 5 minutes is always better than zero.

Try cold calling or messaging one new person a day.

Read or watch a video on your goals just before bed.

Keep a notebook on you to record your ideas.

All these little actions add up to steps you're taking towards seeing your dreams to fruition.

DON'T DISCOUNT YOUR SMALLER EFFORTS.
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❗Read Caption❗We look our best when we smile, but more importantly, when we smile we feel our best!

One of my favorite books growing up was "Pollyanna." It told a tale of a girl who had a tough life but always sought out ways to express gratitude and smile, even in her darkest moments.

It had a profound effect on me, this concept of even the low points can be high with the right perspective.

It's why I practice the S.M.I.L.E principle- Small Motions Ignite Life's Energy- because as long as I am still able to smile, then there is always something to be grateful about.

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Hi guys! I'm back to posting content for my feed and not just my stories!

I took some time off the daily posting to focus on "irl" work as well as to identify and stay the course of where I wanted to take Yuh Ain't Got Tuh Gree, in this next chapter.

The year has seen some amazing moments so far, had a few speaking engagements, been pushing the meditation course, and of course, my e-book -Master Your Destiny: Fighting the Self-Doubt Prophecy is out.

I've been moving forward even if I haven't been posting and I wish for you all to know your support of my various journeys is greatly appreciated. It truly does become life sustaining when the odds seem stacked against you, to have those invisible and physical hands surround you with love.

Let's thrive together!
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A quiet, serene night where the moon shines this bright is a beauty to enjoy.

Can you recall the last time you "savoured a moment?"

When all your senses tuned into one singular experience?

This awareness brings a cloak of serenity. It also brings unfiltered and untethered joy.

This is what it means to be actively present within your life.

It's to be aware of the moments we take for granted.

Something as simple as bringing awareness to our breath can bring calm, joy, and appreciation to our lives.
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Aight folks, the struggle is real.

The struggle of being on top of everything that needs to be held down.

The struggle of working hard towards results and not seeing things come together as they should.

The struggle to get ahead.

The struggle to push through the demotivation.

The struggle of not being where you think you should be in life.

The struggle of "why me" and "why not me."

What do we do when the struggle overwhelms us?

Personally, I take a step back. You can't solve everything by being too close to the problem.

Patience is something we need to gift to ourselves. Be patient with the person the you are as you try to become the person you want to be.

If you knew how to get there already, you wouldn't be struggling. It takes time to see the results.

DO NOT GIVE UP.
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Find Yuh Peace is back!

This series is for you if:
-You struggle with the 'how' of meditation
-You are looking for clarity within your life
-You are curious about if meditation can assist you within your life
-You've tried on your own and find yourself losing focus or cutting the practice short

Make the commitment to being a better you- join me in Botanical Gardens every Sunday from March 12- April 2, 2023,to learn the basics of meditation and experience it's impact for yourself.

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If you're chasing happiness, then you are chasing success.

Many people seek out success but are unprepared for the trade off of time and effort that it can bring.

But when you make happiness the priority of your journey, being success isn't something you seek, it's something that emanates from within you. It is no longer work but an opportunity to share your joy for what you do with the world.

You'll attract more of the quantifiable items that define success by taking the path that brings you joy.

You'll be more driven because the gratification at the end of the road adds value to your life and well-being, and not just your back account.
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I don't know who this statement is for, but I hope it reaches you-

𝙶𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚞𝚙 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚍𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚎𝚗𝚍 𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚝𝚎 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚍𝚘𝚗'𝚝 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚞𝚙 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗.

When we hit a road block while driving, we don't say 'oh well, tried to get home but guess I won't now." Instead we turn around and look for an alternative route.

So why don't your dreams deserve that same effort to come through. Sometimes we have to turn around to move forward, and that's ok.

Life happens. The moms who've put their family first know this. The dads that took the "right now job" to provide know this. The kids who prioritized contributing to their families know this. So many of us know this.

Don't give up. Just because it's taking longer, don't give up. Achieving a dream isn't easy. If it was, then it won't be a dream.

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2023 is the year we chase and acquire our Wishes, Hopes, Intentions, and Purpose! So don't be shy, let the 🌎 know!
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Excited to resume my Minute of Meditation reel series later this week!

One of the mottos I live my life by is the 7 P's- Proper Prior Planning Prevents P**s Poor Performance!

For me, this represents the ideology that moving with intention will always yield the best results.

It may look slow to others but at the end of the day, taking the time, when you can, to do things right the first time means that you worry less in the long run.

This year is going to be marvelous!

I'm looking forward to joining you in your journeys towards happier lives!

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2023 is the year we chase and acquire our Wishes, Hopes, Intentions, and Purpose! So don't be shy, let the 🌎 know!

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We've been conditioned to be afraid to ask for what we want out of life, because the moment we rock the boat or become 'too much' we are shot down and told to fit in.

Then we go along with the thought that fitting in will make us into the person we want to be because it has worked for others...after all those who fall in the line have an easier time.

But you deserve more than that. You deserve to live your life full out.

Ask of yourself what you want most out of this world, go deep into detail. Get rid of the notion that anything is off limits to you, because it isn't.

When you figure out what you truly want from this one life you have, do your best to walk forward and grab hold of it.

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Comparison is the enemy of success and happiness.

Took this picture after 4 hours working as a tour guide yesterday. While I look calm and relaxed here, the day before and morning of I was a nervous wreck.

While I did tours often in the past, due to Covid, it's been three years since I've done a bus tour on my own (I did one last year as a duo guide).

I started to worry if my skills, as rusty as they were would be enough. Especially since I was representing my twin , who is such a good tour guide that people mistake me on the street for her to tell me how good their experience with her was!

What helped me overcome this was 1. Preparation and 2. Reminding myself that if I wasn't any good, I wouldn't have been asked to do this task.

I was chosen for me, not for my imitation of anyone else.

( This is major to me because as a twin people like to think you are the same person; does not help that we have similar interests sometimes 😂)

If I had tried to deliver how she would do it, I would have fallen short. I did it my way and the feedback after was great.

What I learnt and want to leave with you is that it is worthwhile to make the effort to gather the courage to be your authentic self. You may discover that you are more than enough.
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It's ok to take a break...it doesn't mean you stop shining but rather you give yourself the told to maintain that glow.

Today was a day where I needed to pause the way my day was going and reframe my mind to move forward.

As usual, part of me wanted to just push through, be resilient, and solve every thing in one go.

But the me that knows better knew that a regrouping was needed to ensure that not only the work came out well but that I did as well.

Listen to your body, don't just hear it and ignore.
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What makes commitment scary to you? ❗Tips at the end.❗👀

For me, there is sometimes a tingling little doubt in my mind that always asks if "I'm doing the right thing?" Which spirals into- 'why am I putting effort into this if it might not yield the results I want," or "is there something else that is a better use of my time," or "life won't give me a do-over, suppose the grass is greener on the other path."

So sometimes even when I have the best laid plans, because my commitment isn't as strong as it needs to be, I can become distracted and eventually derailed from the end goal.

My tips for dealing with this is reassuring myself of three things:

-𝙄𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣/𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙩 𝙢𝙚? If the answer is no, I know that either way, it should add some kind of value to me

-𝘽𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙛 𝙄 𝙧𝙪𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙?This helps me to examine what my fears are and create the best line of defense.

-𝘼𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙄 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚, 𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙮𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨. The difficulties are not a burden, they are a transformational process. It will be worth it.

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❗ READ CAPTION ❗ I'm calling tonight's dinner a happy accident!

Those who know me know that I'm a lazy chef at best and at my worst, my meals can be called experiences... That you may not want to repeat lol.

So, I put the meat into the toaster oven, set the timer and went along about my business... not paying attention to the temperature!

I had used the toaster oven to toast bread Sunday 😂 in the "toast setting" which is a higher temperature to do the job in a short space of time... And now my meat was in there for 40 minutes, until I smelt those crispy ends 😅😅 (funnily enough...I had also burnt breakfast this morning...did not realize then either hehehe)

Messaged my husband the first picture, disappointed in myself at my negligence and complaining how I had been looking forward to what would undoubtedly now be tough, overcooked meat.

I still cut it because bad or not, the food can't waste, and I was pleasantly surprised to see it was soft, juicy, and most importantly edible on the inside!

Moral of this story: Pay attention to the details in your life and although our exteriors take a beating, it's truly what is on the inside that counts!
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We tend to equate making change to moving a boulder up a hill- a long laborious task that will sap all our effort.

But that's because we are close to the problem. And like the people who share their photos of them holding up the Tower of Pisa...we need to take a couple steps back from our emotions regarding change, and see the goal from a new perspective.

Want to wake up earlier? Stop aiming for an hour earlier, and start setting your alarm for 10 minutes earlier and move the goal post as you achieve it to reach your ultimate goal.

Want to stop eating fast food three times a day? Say no to one until it becomes easy and then move the goal post until you achieve your ultimate goal.

We aren't Hercules, our strength to change must be cultivated. You can do it.

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Your voice is powerful. The words you speak can carry the whisper of change or the weight of complacency.

The words you spoke last year served their purpose- they got you to this point, as was their duty.

But it's time to move forward. To strive for more. To become more.

And because of that, what you speak into being must also change. What you give voice to must reflect this next chapter (year) of growth.

Only you can decide what must be said. And not in a whisper, but in a mighty shout that carries your passion, your conviction, and your dreams.

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