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The Great Lock-In 2025: The Final Review
I started The Great Lock-In because I was exhausted of my own bullshit. Exhausted from dreaming and doing nothing. Exhausted from rewatching shows and doomscrolling while time went by. I was miserable and was constantly complaining about how I hated where my life was heading to. How could I say I wanted to be active…
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The Great Lock-In 2025: Week 12 Check-In
My Mantra: “Consistency over intensity. Progress over perfection.” This Week’s Vibe: The Squeeze 🏆 The Weekly Lowdown Career & Biz: I’m trying 🥲 Health & Body: Tired but getting it done Personal Growth: Micro-Moments Self-Care: The Guilt of Boundaries 💡 Key Takeaways This Week “I’m so caught up in getting things done for the benefit of everyone…
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The Demonization of Black Women Will Be Our Downfall
My sister was giving me the Love Island run-down, which is basically just our deepest societal tropes on display, all from a deceptively sunny villa. This season’s plot is a familiar one, starring two archetypes: The Accuser and The Accused. The Accuser fits a profile we know too well. She’s often a woman, probably wrestling with her own place…
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One Habit at a time
A little over a month ago, I made a decision: Walk 10,000 steps every single day for 30 days—no excuses. The rules were simple: Why This Challenge? On paper, 10,000 steps shouldn’t be hard for me. I live in a walkable area, and I even have a walking pad at home for days when leaving the house…
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Foolish Hearts & the Lies They Tell
Is love something that you really believe in? Do you believe that there are cosmic connections between peoples’ souls that keep them tethered to each other and if they find each other, it’s pure bliss? Seriously, do you? The idea that there is a person somewhere in the world is meant for you on a…
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Are you even trying?
I had to look at myself and ask if I was actually trying to change my life. I mean, I say I want to, but what do my actions tell me? When I’m honest about it, I don’t think I’m putting in ENOUGH effort, and that sucks. I’m low-key scared of going all in. I…