by: Tabitha D. James

It's my ultimate hope that you are allowing yourself to simply "be" in this season. Rather you're crushing goals, working on the front-lines, consuming time with home projects, juggling being a chef and home-school teacher, personal trainer, stylist, Zoom meeting MASTER or merely trying to figure it out day-to-day; allow yourself to be!

A motto I love to share, "run your race at your pace" -- for now and for always! ​

by: Tabitha D. James

If you, like myself have been giggling at the virus jokes yet and still feeling a bit uneasy about what's going on . . . this message is for you! Find YOUR calm through Corona and rather it's laughing, praying, praising, tv, goal setting, cleaning, sleeping or whatever -- do what works for you and do NOT get soaked in the social expectations of this time. 

Social distancing will look different for most and that's okay. That's actually the beauty of this whole thing; finding your rhythm, free flowing and remaining calm. There is enough panic, trust and believe! For those of you who have to work, care for children or family members, you're in my thoughts, we've got this! For those of you who will be dislocated during this time and have no idea what's to come, breathe, breathe again, accept the things you cannot change and move forward the best you can; we've got this! 

Whatever your narrative during this time, please, I'm begging you, do not become over-consumed or overwhelmed.

​​My favorite saying lately has been one I heard a few years ago while listening to a Les Brown speech, “when things go wrong, don’t go with them” -- let that sink in, adjust as needed and move forward! 

I’m Tabitha, a small-town girl from South Carolina who enjoys positivity, opportunity and good coffee. Through my speaking, writing, products and services, I simply aspire to inspire. We all have the power to UNLEASH our unique greatness in our corners of the world! 

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by: Tabitha D. James (Tiny Tab)

Well hello new and old friends of the online space -- it is my hope that all has been well with and for you.  Not much time for small talk so I am diving right in on this one . . . . STAY THE COURSE -- life gets tough, yes . . things can often get very hectic and you somewhat feel like "WHAT IS GOING ON HERE" . . . keep going! I know this is easier said than done however your greatness, your destiny, your overflow is on the other side of your ability to PUSH THROUGH and STAY THE COURSE! 

Invest time, energy and treasures (yes money) this year on re-programming your mind. Don't allow negativity, pessimism, fear, insecurity, doubt or anything similar to block you from staying the course. Think about the people you look up to in your family, within your friend circle, celebrities, etc. ---- guess what? . . . GUESS! Okay, I'll tell ya -- they are NO DIFFERENT THAN YOU . . . Take the class, apply for the job, read the book, start the blog, contact the person, do the thing . . . whatever it is that you want to give a go . . . TRY IT! There are no failures in this life just a plethora of learning opportunities and chances.  Are you going to program the GPS of your life or just ride aimlessly and end up wherever; the choice is yours!

Glad you asked! Just a moment ago I challenged you to spend time, energy and treasures investing in you. Below are THREE ways you can invest in yourself this year so that you ensure you are #StayingTheCourse -- Best Wishes! 

1) STOP spending time on things that do not matter; if it is not connected to who you want to become or it does not benefit your life holistically . . . it does not deserve your time! Period! 

2) Take care of yourself; I am not just talking about mani/pedi dates and brunch; I am also referencing therapeutic activities, reading, thinking, being alone, dealing with trauma, avoiding negativity and addressing situations that need attention. No more ignoring yourself and your needs! 

3) INVEST IN YOU! Just maybe you skip a pair of shoes, an expensive dinner or a wild trip with friends and spend those funds on getting some "self help" -- maybe it's time for structured therapy, maybe you need to take a course or attend a conference, maybe you want to get a coach or expert professional to help you in career or business planning. Add value this year! 

Don't let 2020 be another year of saying "this is my year" or "new year, new me" when you aren't really doing the work; time out for that -- let's get to it! If you need an accountability partner or someone to talk through some plans with, my calendar still has a few complimentary spaces, click here to secure your spot! 

A Reflection by Tabitha D. James

Yes, the title says Ain't Nobody Playin', incorrect grammar and all, I need you to FEEL this -- I'm not playing and you shouldn't be either. The greatness inside of us is conveniently located on the other side of our games, excuses and fear; let's get to work. 

So it took me a little while to come back with a follow-up to Make it Happen - W.E. Reflection Part I because chiiiiiiiileeeee listen, I had to sit in my emotions and really grasp what occurred and how I felt about it. You could be reading this and Woman Evolve isn't your thing, that's okay, this message is still applicable. The meat of this message is that it's critical for you to consistently work on yourself and your ultimate well-being. Rather it's an event you want to attend, a person you want to meet, an opportunity you want to take . . . . so on and so forth . . . personal develop goes beyond degrees, certifications and surface-level connections. To truly thrive AND be holistically well while doing so, you have to dig deep and be intentional with your thoughts and actions. Below are three things I feel are vitally important, there are more but these are critical at any stage:

Surroundings 
1) Assess your circle. Who are you connected to? - We are the sum of our surroundings. Birds of a feather flock together; are you an eagle or a chicken? 

Intentions
2) What are your intentions and exceptions? Do you have any? - A fail to plan is a plan to fail; be intentional with your actions and have an idea of what you're seeking. Imagine your life as a road-trip, if there's no destination in the GPS you're just driving, if you enter an address, no matter how many times you deviate from the original path, it will update and eventually you'll get to your destination. Trust the process!

Reflection
3) Have you reflected? Do you reflect? - Reflection, reflection, reflection. Don't just aimlessly go through life. Take the time to reflect on what has occurred and how it has made you feel. Don't be afraid to get lost in your emotions, you deserve to have awareness around your feelings. 

Enjoy this RAW and transparent video that breaks down the above points; it is my hope that something from this message is food for your soul -- be sure to comment or shoot me a message about your thoughts!