The Skinny on Being Skinny: My Struggle With Weight and Body Image Terri Lomax January 11, 2017 2 Comments If you've been following my work over the past few years, you know that my content is often raw, uncut, and unapologetically transparent. But I have to admit something to you; storytelling is my therapy. I often share my personal stories of triumph and failure, well after the events have taken place. Continue reading...
3 Tips to Help You Create a Clear Space While Clearing Your Mind Terri Lomax January 8, 2017 1 Comment Have you ever walked into a room and became immediately anxious just from the sight of the clutter. Heaps of papers on table surfaces, piles of clothes on the beds, dust floating like stars in a night sky -- yet no where near as enchanting. There is a distinct connection between environment and emotions. Continue reading...
Make This Year Your Best Year Ever Terri Lomax January 1, 2017 Happy New Year! Girl, you made it through one of the most tumultuous years of our lifetime. Between the results of our new president elect and the tragic loss of many of our icons, 2016 was a tough one. But there is also lots to celebrate. In particular: You! You made it through another 365 days. Continue reading...
According to Statistics I Should Have Been a Drug Addict Terri Lomax November 23, 2016 Born November 23th. Almost died from Meningitis as an infant. Met my amazing father for the first time at 1 years old. Molested at 4. Felt God at 6. Life is unpredictable. Life isn't fair. According to statistics I should have been a teen mom, a drug addict, a high school drop out, state property, an alcoholic, and the list goes on. Continue reading here...
There’s No Testimony without a Test Terri Lomax September 10, 2016 Often, we want the best out of life, but we’re not prepared to do what it takes to get it – But there's no TESTimony without a TEST – there’s no getting away from it!If you want the best, you’ve got to be prepared to give your best, it’s the Law of Reciprocity; you get back what you put out. Continue reading here...
4 Ways to Stay Motivated When Everyone Else’s Life is Lit Terri Lomax August 21, 2016 5 Comments Usually when I see my colleagues or peers doing great things and walking in their destinies, I get motivated. There's typically a degree of healthy competition that energizes my spirit when I watch my peers thrive. I shout them out or send some positive vibes their way and get back to my grind. Continue reading here...
6 Tips to Help You Overcome The Fear of Public Speaking Terri Lomax August 12, 2016 Would it surprise you if I told you that it's estimated that 75% of people suffer from speech anxiety or the fear of public speaking, making it one of the most common fears that exist? Many of us have heard that some would rather die than speak in front of a group of people. Continue reading here...
Stuck in a Quarter-Life Crisis? Mira Joleigh Has a Word Just for You Terri Lomax July 16, 2016 1 Comment We’ve all experienced rough patches in life where we feel lost or unfulfilled. It’s easy to look at the journey of a successful colleague and become dissatisfied with your own. The great thing about it is that those individuals who’ve been where you are and found a way to overcome their circumstance, can become your biggest inspiration. Continue reading here...
10 Ways Our White and Non-Black Friends Can Help Us End Police Brutality Terri Lomax July 9, 2016 Let me start off by saying, something needs to change and we really need to come together as a community. The black community and our white and non-black friends can help us end police brutality.The first truth we must come to terms with, is that police brutality is a byproduct of white supremacy. Continue reading here...
My Last Words: What I Want You to Do With My Blog When I Die Terri Lomax July 8, 2016 3 Comments This post is one of my most personal posts and I hope that it clearly articulates who I am and what I want my legacy to be. I don't plan on leaving this Earth anytime soon. Sheesh, there's so much I want to do. Continue reading here...