THE EXPRESSION

  Dear August, It’s a fresh page. A new breath. A quiet turning of the calendar that feels anything but ordinary. I step into you with awareness, not rushing, not dragging my feet, just arriving ... fully present. I come in bold. I come in whole. No pretence. No pressure. I don’t want to just pass through this month; I want to live through it  intentionally, truthfully, and joyfully. Because if there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s that time doesn’t always wait. So I will not waste this space. I will not delay my becoming. I affirm that: My words will work. They will open doors, stir hearts, and leave fingerprints on moments that matter. My light will shine. Even in rooms I never thought I’d enter, I will not dim. I will not apologise for brilliance born of grace. My consistency will speak. Even when no one claps, I will continue to show up. Loud or quiet, or seen or unseen; it counts. My voice will bless. It’s not just noise; it’s nectar to those who need...

'I will read 12 books this month, attend 7 seminars, and participate in 5 webinars. I will start working out every morning…' 😏 Sounds familiar? I understand the urge to create a long, ambitious list of goals at the start of every month, full of enthusiasm, hope, and that fresh start feeling. It's exciting, even empowering. However, what often happens is that you become overwhelmed. You don’t follow through. And by the end of the month, you’re disappointed in yourself for not ticking everything off the list. The truth is, most of those goals? They were unrealistic to begin with. So, what if this month, instead of sprinting toward too many things at once, you took a more intentional approach? What if you looked back at the past few months, reflected on what didn’t get done, and simply focused on those? Let's make this month different. Here are five practical strategies to help you set more intentional goals and achieve them effectively. (Pay close attention to ...