Sunday, August 28, 2016

PAMPER MYSELF DAY PT 2

PAMPER MYSELF DAY part 2


Well, I did it. I kept my promise to give myself a day of pampering even if it was something small. What I did? I finished giving my house a lick-and-a-promise cleaning, and gave myself a foot bath and massage and WHEW WEE! It felt marvelous. I relaxed and watched a feel good movie while soaking my feet and ankles. It would be great idea to plug in a pamper myself/yourself day at least 2-4 times monthly.  Since I have fallen off by doing this less that 2-4...I'm reinstating this self-care. As I've said, it does not have to be something major or expensive. The idea is to take care of self emotionally, spiritually and physically. 



Saturday, August 27, 2016

PAMPER MYSELF DAY

Take a pamper myself day


Are you making time to pamper yourself in the midst of grinding, care-giving, parenthood, and whatever keeps you too busy to put yourself first? Really! I recently told myself that I need to get back to pampering myself more often with simple free or inexpensive methods such as the one listed in this image below. Today, after I clean my house (a lick and a promise-meaning enough freshen up and look good), I'm giving myself a foot bath and polish nails, wash my hair and scalp massage with oils and conditioner, and relax with herbal tea and a few good movies. What's do you do to pamper yourself? Or do you? hmmmm. Selah. 

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

STORE FOR MEN ONLY

nurtured naturally store for men 


Hey calling ALL MEN, What type of items would or do you purchase online? I'm creating a special men's category on my Amazon store and would like your recommendations and suggestions. Thank you much!



I ADDED SOME GOODIES IN MY ONLINE AMAZON STORE BY CREATING A MEN'S ONLY CATEGORY. I ALSO ADDED A FEW FALL ITEMS SUCH AS SWEATERS, HATS AND SHIRTS. CHECK OUT THE BARGAINS AND DISCOUNTS.  
VISIT MY NURTURED NATURALLY STORE NOW AND SAVE. 
PS, IF THERE IS SOMETHING SPECIFIC THAT YOU NEED/DESIRE AND DO NOT SEE, LET ME KNOW VIA EMAIL AND I WILL ADD IT IN MY STORE FOR YOU TO PURCHASE. I'M CONSTANTLY INCLUDING NEW ITEMS AND SURVEY PEOPLE ABOUT WHAT THEY WANT AND NEED. 

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

CONTROL THOSE EMOTIONS

Control Those Emotions


Me in Charlotte Park side view

Thinking...I should do a live broadcast or webinar on controlling emotions and coping...so many clients of mine, friends, family and others I come into contact with, have verbalized and/or displayed their struggle with managing their emotions-often having outbursts/tantrums. They take out underlying and sometimes unaware issues on their loved one, cell phones (get thrown and cracked), walls, employers, spouses, children, etc. Of course, there are some things that happen in life that make us angry but when we often get easily angered (which is a secondary emotion-to something underneath) and find ourselves arguing over minor things that have nothing to do with what's brewing up underneath, we need to address these emotions early because they will and can make us sick psychologically, spiritually and emotionally.


I see this daily while counseling and coaching children, adults, men and women. BTW, I would love to send you my one page doc on managing your emotions daily utilizing simple interventions that can reduce stress, rising anxiety and anger in order to process negative feelings and thoughts before reacting and responding.


Some of you may be aware of but don't practice... and some you may be surprised of how powerful and effective these approaches to managing your emotions are. Just connect with me here by following or subscribing and I will sent it to you via email. Others have already taken advantage of these interventions and shared their testimony of how it has helped them in several ways. Yes! Nurture your inner-self. 

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Apology & Forgiveness - Powerful Tools for Couples



ALL Apology & Forgiveness-Healthy Communication


Nurturing Your Marital Relations & Communication

Parrott and Parrot states, “True apology in marriage can happen when partners come to understand accountability.”

Friday, July 1, 2016

MOM & DAUGHTER DAY OUT!



Mom & Daughter Explore Slave trail/Canal walk-Richmond va



Great day hanging out with my daughter Princess Imani (is what I call her) and she nick-named me me Queen. We did one of our usual spontaneous outings exploring various communities in our new hometown in Richmond VA. We never got to explore Shockoe Bottom (a popular place to visit in Richmond) because of its various eateries, music spots, outdoor events, the River and more. We visited the Canal Walk and Slave Trail and read about some of the history of the slave trade in VA. 




 Princess Imani and I enjoyed walking the Canal and taking photo opts and live streaming. Just sharing a little footage from our day together as mother and daughter fun. 

Check out these clippings of us and read about Slave Trail and  Auction Houses. Still can't believe this even occurred in our society. 



Thursday, June 23, 2016

Summertime "Braids and Twists"



cool styles for the summer


Braids Are Cool During the Summer! Book Your Next Appointment if your in or near the Richmond VA area. https://hisgdnaturalsmobilesalon.com/https://hisgdnaturalsmobilesalon.com/book-us/

Thursday, June 2, 2016

JUNE'S LAUNCH OF S.W.O.P ACADEMY


SINGLE LADIES SIGN UP FOR SINGLE WOMEN OF PURPOSE ACADEMY



Affordable option for Single Women Inspiring each other to live on purpose in the meantime before entering marriage. We take the focus away from desiring to be married to a man, and redirecting focus/desire toward living a purposeful life of personal and spiritual growth, Positioning self to be found by future husband, finding your Godly-identity and earthly assignment, achieving overarching goals, inner-healing & maturity (encourage focus on our spiritual-physical-mental-emotional-behavioral health), walking in discernment, exchanging ideas and insight, building careers and businesses, accountability, monthly prayer call, reinforcing the practice of sexual abstinence, breaking generational patterns and poor habits that sabotage our relationships and growth, and overall, living a life that is pleasing to God. 

Gleaning from the Wise Virgins…Mathew 25, and being inspired by “The Virtuous Woman“…Proverbs 31:10-31, and learning from "Ruth and Naomi's" example in the book of Ruth Chapters 2-4.

1) What you will receive:
2) Monthly Q&A's. 
3) Private/Closed Facebook Group 
4) Empowerment conference calls
5) Email support and affirmation/reviewing goals with group
6) Receive resources, Biblical inspirations and Prayer Agreement

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Soooooooooooooo Sorry


So sorry to have been gone for too long!


I missed providing valuable and interesting content, photos, interviews, offers and other info on my blog. I've been battling with a lot from my father being sick, helping him get established since he's moved in with me, helping my daughter with various tasks including moving, traveling to NY and other places, changing positions and training for the new position and more. Whew! That was a mouth full right! Well, I'm back. 

I want to add more videos and live streaming content. I have been working on my business and completing a premarital course to help couples before they say "I do" and more to add in my inspirational coaching practice.

So, I also want to ask what kind of relative content/info would you like me to share on this blog moving forward? And I would love to see more commenting and commentaries following post to get your feedback as well. Oh and yes, don't forget to sign up so you can join my Nurture Naturally Facebook Group. 

You know from perusing this blog, that we discuss, share and post topics about nurturing our health, hair, family, relationships, home, business, and more. It's all about enhancing our quality of life and being a blessing to others. Until the next post, Ciao! 

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Premarital Class in NOW in Session



Sign up NOW! For only $37. http://bit.ly/PremaritalCourse8. This premarital eGuide was formulated to help couples who are courting, been dating for a while, contemplating marriage, plan to get married, and individuals who want to prepare themselves for marriage.
Leaders, Counselors, Life Coaches, Pastors, Marriage Enrichment and life groups can use this as a premarital/marital empowerment course in their practice, ministry, sessions and forums as well. http://bit.ly/PremaritalCourse8 or http://get-your-life-back-academy.teachable.com/courses/eight-week-premarital-ecourse

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

QUICK SHAMPOO-VIRGING BRAZILIAN HAIR


shampooing weaving hair before installment


Shampooing my daughter's Virgin Brazilian Hair before I install it using His Garden Natural' Refresh Tea Tree Almond Shampoo & Body Wash



Goals:

1. Avoid tangling2. Proper cleansing of pathogens and toxins from build-up of sweat and products. 





Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Coming soon...Therapeutic Braiding Part II "Conversations Around Plaiting."


coming soon therapeutic braiding p2...


 

Coming back with Therapeutic Braiding Part II "Conversations Around Plaiting." This should be interesting. Thank you guys for participating in my Nurtured Naturally Facebook Group. For those of you who hasn't joined or knew about it, ask to join the group so you can be a part of the NNBC Tribe! You can also subscribe to this Nurtured Naturally Blog and be the first to receive new posts and engage in discussions, videos. Blessings...


Would love to interview and dialogue with others on this topic and reminisce on conversations and events that occur during times of braiding, getting your hair braiding, etc., via Periscope, Blab or written and posted here. 

If interested, Please email me at nurturednaturallybyc@gmail.com

La De Da De Dah! Reminiscing on back in the day when I sat outside or in our apt braiding and twisting friends and client's hair as a teenager. Making a little change. Thus, began my hustle ability which you need when you are going after your dreams and purpose. Tell me entrepreneurship wasn't in my bones! Here's The Art of Therapeutic Braiding Part 2 for my new company/visitors/subscribers: http://www.examiner.com/…/the-art-of-braiding-can-be-therap…

Monday, February 15, 2016

"MARRIAGE WITH A VISION"


Marriage with a vision live broadcast!


Spontaneous and Impulsive Broadcast Tonight February 15, 2016 between 7:30pm and 8:00pm. Join me live on Periscope with your pad/journal and pen or pencil  for note-taking.  Discussion will be about nurturing your courtship, new marital relationship and preparation for marriage for single folk like me. 


Monday, February 8, 2016

COME ON IN! LIVE PARENT-COACHING


ON SATURDAY MARCH 5, 2016 AT 8PM, WATCH CHERYL, AN INSPIRATIONAL LIFE COACH & MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL AND AMAZON BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF Let Me Out! THE LIVE STREAM WILL BE HOSTED ON BLAB.IM WITH SPECIAL GUEST KENDRA GARCIA AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, OT SUPPORT SPECIALIST AND AMAZON #1 BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF “Life Beyond Diagnosis: Picking Up The Pieces.” CHERYL ANDKENDRA WILL BE PROVIDING LIVE PARENT-COACHING TIPS AND INTERVENTIONS FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS WHO HAVE CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM, A.D.H.D AND SPD(SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER).
ALSO SHARING KEY TIPS FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO UTILIZE FOR MAINTAINING THEIR OWN MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AS WELL AS HELPING THEIR CHILDREN ORGANIZE (SETTLE/CALM/REGULATE) THEIR BODIES. DEMONSTRATING THESE TECHNIQUES HELP CHILDREN FOCUS LONGER AND COMPLETE INDIVIDUAL TASKS SUCH AS HOMEWORK AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
TO JOIN IN LIVE AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR Q&A, SIMPLY SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW FOLLOWING THIS LINK BELOW. CLICK ON “SCHEDULED” SHOW YOU WANT TO JOIN AND SUBSCRIBE. YOU WILL RECEIVE A REMINDER AND NOTIFICATION. HOPEFULLY, YOU DO HAVE A BLAB ACCOUNT. IF NOT, YOU CAN QUICKLY SIGN UP USING YOUR TWITTER HANDLE. REPLAYS OF THE SHOW WILL BE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER BROADCAST ENDS. https://blab.im/getyourlifebak

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Thursday, January 21, 2016

5 EASY WAYS TO HELP YOU MAINTAIN EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND SANITY!


Did you get your copy? 










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I work in a sometimes stressful career as a Qualified Mental Health Professional, Pastoral Counselor and even Coaching, while on 24 hour Crisis Call. You can imagine how I have to make it a practice to momentarily forget about my own issues and totally stay focused and attuned with my clients and their problems and issues. This selfless act is also important to incorporate in relationships when needed right.                   
Resource Guide “5 EASY WAYS TO HELP YOU MANAGE EMOTIONS AND STRESS.”
Download my quick reference guide of five easy strategies to maintain healthy stress levels, feel positive, think clearer and problem-solve better. These tips are great for new mothers to reduce the symptoms of Postpartum Depression. I was with a client today reminding her to utilize these strategies while in a public place waiting hours before she was called into a meeting. I also informed her that many new mothers are not aware of these symptoms of depression and why it is advised to eat healthy, get rest as much as possible when baby is sleep, drink water, take vitamins and find that "Mommy alone time." 
Sometimes, it’s not about us but it’s about the other individual. Below are also interventions that I teach my clients who battle with anxiety, depression and constant high stress levels during sessions. We can all become better at maintaining emotional and psychological health. It helps us to prepare for encountering possible stressful and unpleasant situations. Sign up via email on the right  and I will send you the free reference guide. Blessings and good health!

Saturday, January 16, 2016

GET IT FOR FREE ONE DAY ONLY!

Hey, you can order my book "LET ME OUT!" for FREE for one day only ON AMAZON. Get your copy now! Through my testimonials about my personal struggles and issues such as overcoming molestation, fear, insecurity, adjusting to life after divorce to single-parenting, experiencing homelessness, from having no HS diploma to earning a BS and two MA degrees starting in my 30’s, launching out into the deep to start my own business and completing this book, in the midst of my own crisis and the economic crisis... 

Through Him, I have uploaded those dreams and visions that were lying dormant as he downloaded blessings and favor upon me and my daughter’s life. Read this book and understand how God fearfully and wonderfully created you for such a time as this! Thank you so much! 


Saturday, January 9, 2016

5 EASY WAYS TO HELP YOU MANAGE EMOTIONS AND STRESS"


ARE YOU managing your emotions & Stress?


I am so 
exhilarated and
 inspired. I just formulated a helpful Quick Reference Resource Guide "5 EASY WAYS TO HELP YOU MANAGE EMOTIONS AND STRESS."                        

 I want to share with you, five easy strategies that I teach my client and often use myself, to maintain healthy stress levels, feel positive, think clearer and problem-solve better. These easy tips can help you manage negative emotions such as anger, and manage stress and anxiety.





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If you or someone you know desires or needs to get into the habit of maintaining emotional wellness in order to manage stress,   multi-task, improve job performance, juggle household and familial responsibilities, and even communicate better, Follow my blog via email or by signing up to receive the guide and I will send it to ASAP!

Friday, January 8, 2016

NURTURED TO LEAD!


are you nurtured & healed to lead?


 "Emotional Health & Leadership"









Sunday, January 3, 2016

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS 2015-2016


 had a warm christmas,New Years & kwanzaa


HELLO  Lovely People!

Hope you had a marvelous and peaceful holiday. Spent mine with family and outings with my daughters-home from school break but leaving today...(me=sad face)















        

Let's see, we had, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah & New Years Eve traditions and celebrations.These wonderful holidays and traditions kept many of us busy and interacting with family and friends or snugged up at home watching feel-good movies and eating comfort foods. 


Well, this was some of our experiences but not for everyone.I am always conscious, prayerful and thoughtful of those who spent the holidays alone, shut-in, homeless or just plain unhappy. Personally, I don't get caught up in the hype during these seasons that cause many to feel stressed, pressured and depressed due to constant and sometimes 
bombarding advertisements= commercialism

centered on purchasing gifts. This pressure and tradition can also create adverse effects on those feeling bad about not having enough money to purchase gifts for their loved ones therefore, they can't wait for these days to end. I like to focus on the significance of a tradition and think of ways to be giving to 

others such as giving my time, money, food, love, compassion and prayers. Sometimes when people ask, "So what are you doing for the holidays..." it can be struggling to answer when you know you're not doing anything special or have anyone to share this season with but would like to...   

I'm not sorry for rambling on (LOL!) because I'm a natural advocate and intercessor, and can't help but think of others who suffered lost of loved ones, battling depression (all year long & worst during these times), and who are lonely. 


On a good note, I pray a prosperous 2016 as it relates to  our mind, body, spirit, family, friendships, soul & finances.