I’m gonna say this now.
Black Women (no matter your stance), the type of disrespect we are about to witness MAY chip away at your spirit.
Our “value” will definitely be the topic of every discussion.
Please take care of yourself.
Samara Joy
Kamasi Washington
Terrace Martin
Esperanza Spaulding
Melody Gardot
Corinne Bailey Rae
José James
Jon Batiste
Robert Glasper
Yuseef Dayes
Masego
aja monet
Brandee Younger
Laufey
Jazzmeia Horn
Cécile McLorin Salvant
Gregory Porter
Kandace Springs
This might be dramatic but I really don’t care. Beyonce makes me feel like I can do anything. The first thing I said after finishing the album last night was “Oh! We can just do whatever we want! We can make ANYTHING we want to make. We can just. Decide. And do it” #COWBOYCARTER
Beyoncé IS a MUSICOLOGIST, an intellectual and creative who makes music that is so intertwined with BLACK HISTORY. At this stage in her music career, where is her honorary Ph.D., as a musicologist from a prominent music institution? She is not only a student of her craft but a MASTER. The listener has to be willing to digest AND engage with COWBOY CARTER so they don’t overlook the significant amount of MUSIC EDUCATION she SEAMLESSLY weaves into every track. Her mentors/idols, Prince, Tina Turner, AND Michael Jackson would be so proud of her.
Katt Williams is what happens when Earth signs get angry
You get an organized, thorough list of grievances
And worst of all? You can't even argue with most of it
The more I think about it, the more I realize that there has really been no reward for me when I've chosen to be "easygoing" and "low-maintenance." I've always gotten less than I hoped my congeniality would grant me, and it's a futile move. I'm in "I want what I want" mode now.
ok people with ADHD listen…..
get rid of any extra processes/steps that will prevent you from reaching any goal, uncomplicated routines = wins
Decision fatigue is REAL and very uncomfortable to go through on a daily basis and it feels SO rewarding to have a plan for it
this looks like:
planing your meals, taking those vitamins as soon as you wake up.
order your groceries ONLINE, you don’t need to leave the house, experience sensory overload, decision fatigue, have to get ready or travel anywhere,
a heated blanket is your friend, invest in a timer and turn your blanket on every morning and night at a certain time, this will help you deal with waking up much more easily than relying on just an alarm clock, those things are stressful. So make waking up nice.
Stop trying to fall asleep, you are not a regular person. and instead try to knock yourself out. do this by being so active during the day that you feel ready to knock out by the end of the day.
this is where relying on a rough routine and avoiding decision fatigue will have a positive compounding effect on life, it will make you active without much thought so you don’t end up procrastinating your whole day away and when it’s time to sleep you feel the need to be active
explore white/grey/brown noise from your phone, if you like it then get a proper machine
If you hate routine/repetitive workouts then invest in the right gear and start running, especially a running vest so you have no “planning” excuse, it will house ALL your essentials like phone, music, drinks, snacks, running essentials etc
avoid a lot of sugar late at night and instead snack on some veg or fruits
Limit alcohol consumption at home. It’s a depressant.
You NEED to prioritise being around other people, you are a social being and you require the company of other people in order to be healthy.
meet friends, you cannot go the entire winter without seeing people, the point is to prioritise social activities and get your body moving, practice open loving communication and be thankful for life. If you have trouble being present, it helps to make it super obvious to your brain, start by listing/acknowledging and feeling the things you’re experiencing whether it’s the sound of laughing friends or the fact that you’re in safe company etc.
Mask up when in public transportation at the very least. You don’t want to fall ill. winter colds are brutal and covid is still around causing havoc.
And lastly, have a list on a journal ready and reach out to your GP. There’s no shame in needing extra help.