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I’m Turning 30! – Top Life Lessons I’ve Learned (so far)

Jasmine E.

In honor of my 30th birthday this upcoming Sunday, I'd like to share 30 lessons I've learned so far. We have a lot to cover, so I'll try to keep each lesson short and sweet. Let's jump right in, shall we? 1. Take a break!Too many people wait until they're extremely wiped out and exhausted… Continue reading I’m Turning 30! – Top Life Lessons I’ve Learned (so far)

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It’s Not Me, It’s You

Jasmine E.

Yes, readers, you did read that correctly. You know my blog promotes becoming better versions of ourselves, and sometimes, that means knowing when to take accountability for the things we may not have done correctly. However, it also means knowing when to accept that you're not going to be wrong every time. Sometimes you have… Continue reading It’s Not Me, It’s You

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3 Things I Learned from My 10-Year Relationship

Jasmine E.

Yesterday marked four years of marriage for me and Marlon, and today marks 10 years total together. I truly don't know why God has blessed me with such a healthy marriage, but I'm grateful and smart enough to know not to question a blessing 😂😂. In all seriousness, I'm very thankful to have been with… Continue reading 3 Things I Learned from My 10-Year Relationship

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3 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Struggle with People-Pleasing

Jasmine E.

Alright, LFT family. I'm still on a journey of discovering why I'm such a people-pleaser, and I've made a lot of progress since my last blog about it a couple of months ago. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a work in progress in my attempts to choose myself over others, but I've learned so… Continue reading 3 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Struggle with People-Pleasing

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I’m Done Being Quiet & You Should Be Too

Jasmine E.

Y'all, let me just apologize in advance for the drama that you're going to read in this post because it is draining, to say the least. I debated not even writing about this since it's a very personal situation that has been and still is a bit touchy, but I think it's super important to… Continue reading I’m Done Being Quiet & You Should Be Too

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Let’s Rethink, “Family Over Everything”

Jasmine E.

Let's be real -- we've all heard this phrase, "Family over everything" since we were younger. It's a phrase that has been instilled in us early on to remind us that no matter what happens and no matter who else comes into our lives, we shouldn't forget our family. After all, they are our blood,… Continue reading Let’s Rethink, “Family Over Everything”

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Are the People in Your Life Pouring Into Your Cup?

Jasmine E.

February is upon us, which means that Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. Usually, this is the time of year where I stress the importance of self-love and self-confidence, and while all of that is still important, I decided to switch it up a bit. This year, I want to focus on the love that other… Continue reading Are the People in Your Life Pouring Into Your Cup?

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How to do a Mental Health Check-In in 5 Easy Steps

Jasmine E.

TW: Suicide If you haven't heard, September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it's an honor to do my part in continuing to bring awareness about this issue. If you haven't read my previous post about my experience with suicidal thoughts and the public reaction to that post, please do so. Sharing my experience with… Continue reading How to do a Mental Health Check-In in 5 Easy Steps

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3 Questions to Ask Yourself in the Middle of an Argument

Jasmine E.

Yep, we've all been there. A small comment your loved one says turns into an escalated debate, which then turns into a full-blown argument. Sometimes, we're so focused on getting our point across or just trying to be heard that we don't stop to evaluate and interrogate the situation. Better yet, we don't stop to… Continue reading 3 Questions to Ask Yourself in the Middle of an Argument