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Latresa Rice

"I'm not even going to tell you not to fight because you are going to fight somebody today. Can you at least tell somebody first?" - Minnie Rice As a youth, when I heard those words flow from my grandmother's mouth to my ears, my response was "She can't tell me what I am gonna do. Watch me prove her wrong today. I'm not going to fight anyone."


All day long my stance was challenged, but I stood as a victor. While my grandmother was shocked, I experienced an "Ah Ha Moment". As I reflected on the things that occurred that day, one of the key things that I realized was that when I made up my mind that no matter what anyone did to me that day, I was not going to fight them, my actions flowed in the direction of my decision. An "Ah Ha" Moment occurs as a result of you shocking yourself by what you accomplished. From that day forward, I decided that I did not have to merely react to what came my way. I could control my responses to people and situations which in turn, changed the trajectory of my life. Just like this "Ah Ha" Moment helped change the trajectory of my life, the same principle can be applied to the process of writing your story. It's important to set a writing schedule and stick to your schedule. Your decisions matter. Are you ready to experience a "Ah Ha" Moment as you write your story?


It's time for you to have an Ah Ha Moment. Make up your mind that no matter what happens to you today, you will write at least three sentences in your upcoming book. Someone needs the solutions embedded in the story that you are currently writing. Don't allow distractions to rob you of a pre-determined victory. It's time to embrace the royal you.


If you have started writing your story but you feel stuck in your writing, I can help you navigate the path to continuing your writing journey. Let's meet to design a personal plan for you. Click the link below to book a one hour Coach My Life Mapping Session. See you soon!



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Latresa Rice

Sometimes the loss of a close loved one hits us really hard. In fact, the pain from the loss can be felt months or years after its occurrence. Just like the way you move to a tune that sounds good to you, sometimes triggers such as the deceased loved ones birthday, an activity that you enjoyed together, a certain scent of a particular cologne or perfume may cause you to move unexpectedly. It is in those moments that you need to develop an "I Choose Me" mindset. In the next few passages, I will discuss what this mindset looks like.


Have you ever stood in a line as a youth, patiently waiting for someone to choose you to join their team; however, they picked everyone else instead of you?


I've had that experience when I wanted to play baseball in elementary school on the play ground with my classmates. When they did not choose me until everyone else was chosen, I decided that no matter which team I played on, I chose me i.e. I would give the task 100% of my effort and we will win.


If you are going to navigate the dark gloomy painful waters of loss, you must embrace the "I choose me" mindset by giving 100% of your effort to healing. In 2020, my maternal grandmother died and a month later, my new husband died after only five months of marriage. I was devastated! My maternal grandmother was more like a mother to me because she raised my siblings and I after our mother died when I was only seven years old. The pain from the loss of her coupled with the loss of my new husband was unfathomable. They were two of my biggest supporters especially with regards to writing.


Although I'm a published author, I no longer had a desire to write. Their death felt like someone stabbed me in the heart and in the back repeatedly, causing me to feel weak while forcing me to choose myself daily. Efforts to choose myself daily involved looking for the light in the midst of this dark situation. In order to look for light, I would write Facebook post about a memory that I had with my deceased loved one and a lesson that I gained from my encounters with them. I also wrote my feelings in a letter. To write, is to exercise the authority that you have been given as royalty.


Writing is a powerful aspect of your healing journey. Get a journal and write your feelings about the deceased loved one including memories that you had with them, write about your feelings, any lessons learned from the deceased, etc. Choose yourself each day by doing something that brings you joy and write about how it in your journal. Once you are feeling stronger, it's time to help someone else by writing your story. You will already be halfway there due to all the other that you have been doing along your healing journal. The next step is to have your journal transcribed. Using this technique will allow you to free yourself while also giving you content for your book. Pain owes you are return for what you have gone through and people need the solutions that are in your story. It's time to write it.


As your Mindset Coach, I am here to help you heal through writing and publishing your story. If you are ready to get additional support, but you are not sure what type of support you may need, sign up for the FREE Royal Meeting so that we can discuss an option that is best for you. Click the link below to book a Royal Meeting Consultation.




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Consuming sunflower seeds can change your life. Did you know that sunflower seeds are high in healthy fats, help the body fight off viruses, help boost energy levels, help you maintain a good mood, balance blood sugar levels, reduce the risk of bone fractures, help raise the iron levels and help with weight management? (www.healthline.com)


Amazing! Right?


Just like the sunflower seeds have immense benefits that we need for survival, your story has immense benefits that someone needs for their survival. You might as well release the solutions that are within your story and be paid generously for them. Today, take one step in the process of releasing your story. Your one step could be placing a date on the calendar related to when you want your book to be available for purchase, committing to writing at least three sentences per day, recruiting someone to be your accountability partner, attending a book writing training etc. Whatever you one step is, knowing that no matter how small it is, just like the sunflower seed, the impact of the first step is greater than its size. If you desire help with writing your story, click the link below to register to attend a free Royal Meeting so that we can discuss a plan that is best for you.





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