Working the Plan-ner!

Hello!

Well, a couple of weekends ago I extended my weekend by adding a few extra days off.  This allowed me to have a little staycation (ResourceNista definition:  get my house right, do stuff for other people, don't check work email and release some of the work toxins.)

I enjoyed every minute of it!  I got up at 7-something-AM everyday.  Two of those days were due to  my hot water heater replacement.  When faced with this appliance replacement, I had to accept the fact that I had been negligent in my home maintenance plan.  I thought I was on top of things because I had a little "To-Do" list but what I really had was a problem...an organizational problem.

Since knowing is half the battle, I developed a plan to encourage and motivate myself to stay on task during my days off.  Each night before bed, I assessed that goals/tasks I needed to accomplish.  Each morning, I refreshed my mind with the plan, added any last minute updates and then I moved into action toward accomplishing my daily goals.  What an amazing feeling!  It was so empowering when things came up and they didn't throw off the plan!  Since I was organized through planning and preparation, I could easily make adjustments and still met all of my daily goals.

How was I able to stay on task?  My planner.  Yep, I'm in the planner movement!

MAMBI Happy Planner-Gold Foil  photo taken by me

I've been using a planner for a while but over the last few months, I decided to take it to the next level.  Digging deep to determine what I really needed in a planner and what would keep me motivated to use it.  So, after a few tries, I finally purchased the Happy Planner by Me & My Big Ideas (MAMBI).  I'm told and have seen a few pictures/video about its similarity to the Erin Condren planner but the Happy Planner can be purchased at a local craft store and it was a budget friendly option.  This planner features the ability to remove pages, reinsert pages and add new pages.  Since I have already been using the Levenger/Staples Arc System for my bible study notes, this was really a no brainer!  I have been very happy with the system!

MAMBI Happy Planner -- Inside View Photo taken by me

Are you in the planner nation?  Are you a planner addict?  Let me know your favorite planner and planner accessories!

DMV and Small Business Owner Events for August 13 - 20th

Hey There!

I'm back with a few more events but this time I've combined the lists for small business owners and event seekers!

Last week, I supported the "Biggest Comeback of Your Life Conference" that was held in College Park Maryland.  While getting my hustle on, I got to meet and hear inspiring presentations by Willie Jolley, Kim Coles (yes, Sinclair from Livin' Single), Lucinda Cross (yes, the vision board lady featured in Essence and other media outlets), and many, many more! The masterminds, Trevor Otts and Che Brown pulled together this amazing event and it was exactly what I needed! More on this later but now on to the reason you stopped by!

August, 13, 2015 -- Live Stream at 9pm
10 Ways to Fund Your Event 100%
You can have an event without stressing about how to fund it. .We are going to reveal how we put on highly profitable totally sponsored events.

August 15, 2015

Fashionista Flea Market  -- West Bowie Community Center in Bowie Maryland
The premier indoor and outdoor open-air flea market bringing together fashionable women, bargain shoppers and fashionistas. Providing the ultimate shopping experience, to come out to see and buy amazing pieces from the closets of fabulous fashionistas.
August 17, 2015
Launch and Grow Your Business for the Kingdom NOW! -- Upper Marlboro, MD from 7 to 9pm
A Tactical Workshop for business owners and entrepreneurs.  $39 per person and includes light refreshments.


Mark Your Calendars for these Upcoming Events...


August 22, 2015
DCTV Community Day 2015 Festival -- Brookland Area in DC --1 to 6pm
DCTV's Community Day Festival is back! Our FREE outdoor celebration of everything D.C. with live music, local eats, and family fun is coming to you!

September 10-12:  BeBlogolicious -- Baltimore MD

September 16-21:  Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference Weekend -- DC

September 27:  Natutalista Hair Show -- Silver Spring MD





Until Next Time,



Keep it Resourceful!


~The ResourceNista

Done and on to the Biggest Comeback of My Life! -- Part I

Have there ever been days when you knew the moment you woke up, a page would be turning and you had to move forward to the next stage of your journey?  Have you ever been faced with the reality that you could no longer accept the nonsense you had allowed to dominate your heart, mind and life for whatever reason?  Have you ever been so mad because situation(s) has reached it boiling point, you shake from the core of your being and feel like your spirit is about to abandon you because your emotions have over taken its space?  I have.  It was Thursday.

 *Photo taken by me

See, I had two situations brewing on the hot box called my life--one personal and the other professional.  I thought the personal situation was handled because I had a conversation with the other party and I really thought the person understood.  I knew I understood what they were telling me.  But go figure, this person didn't understand what I was saying, even though I kept asking do you understand?  You see, while the minor portion of the story opened the door for our discussion, it was minor to me because neither they nor I held the master key to that situation.  Yet they still couldn't let the minor go.  Maintaining control of it meant more to them then to me because I understood it was beyond my control.  I get wanting to maintain that position of "control," but I could not continue to allow my friend to believe they could control our friendship because of the "minor." So I restated my points from our conversation and then let them know, I was done and moving on.  Of course my friend could only focus on potential stumbling blocks but I was done so I invited them to join me in moving forward.  Going back was no longer an option.  I had committed to do what was best for me verses allowing anyone to keep dragging me through the same situation because they had not yet obtained the peace they needed to move forward.  I knew I could not help them without losing a piece of myself and I realized I do not have any pieces left to lose.  I accepted my limitation and proclaimed that I was done! The page has been turned.


Have you experienced the morning call that today would be presented with a chance to move forward in your journey?  What are you willing to claim as "DONE" in your life?  Have you allowed the page to be turned?  Hint:  You will be okay!


Aside from God, you are the greatest resource you will ever have!  Honor God by protecting it!


More to come!


Until then,


Keep it resourceful!