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Season 1 of the She-E-O Mindset TV recently wrapped up with great responses, insights, and conversations about all things business and wellness related. It was an absolute joy to co-host this television series with my long time friend and business colleague, She-EO Brandologist, Nicole Gates. This is Nicole’s brand and vision. I was along for…
Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves. (Proverbs 11:17) Kindness is something this world could use a lot more of. You will be hard pressed to ever go a day in your life where you don’t meet someone who needs a kind word. Jesus modeled kindness so well during…
We are never alone in a fight. People just see our Holy Army! Psalm 91:11”For He will give His angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.“ Luke 4:10”For it is written, ‘He will command His angels concerning you to guard you carefully.’” Exodus 23:20“See, I am sending an angel ahead of…
Create Freedom, be Intentional When you notice a mind trap or common negative thought creeping in, first stop, take an intentional deep breath, and from this more mindful space, you can move through The Freedom Practice of these next four steps (Name, Feel, Release, Redirect): The Freedom Practice1. Name it: Actually name the style of…
Be At Peace and Just Be Right now, more than ever, we are pressured to be doing anything, be productive, and work on our outstanding to-do list. This may increase stress and anxiety. This week let’s strive to be at peace and just be. You are beautiful, caring, giving, and loved. The world needs your…
CONFERENCE SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Katrina Kimble is a speaker at the NAMI Mississippi 2019 State Conference! Katrina Kimble is a consultant and health and wellness expert for Awaken Wellness Consulting, where she develops programs, designs wellness trainings and more. She has more than 20 years of experience in community health, human resources, project management, and health and wellness.…
Self-care means asking yourself what you need and following through on the honest answer. Self-care can be as simple as getting to bed earlier on a work night, or as hard as taking a look at some of the habits you’ve created for yourself and their long-term effects. Self-care is essential. It’s human work we…
Say what you mean. When we are seeking healing in a relationship, it is crucial for us to speak the “truth in love.” Avoiding or minimizing what we are feeling may buy peace in the short term, but will block healing in the long run. It is vitally important for both parties to speak their…
Hi reader. I wanted to share this great word from Scott Stoner, Creative Visionary and Founder of Living Compass. “Can you recognize that the brokenness they caused in you arose from something broken in them? Can you desire for them the same wholeness that you seek for yourself?” —Jake Owensby. Choosing to practice forgiveness toward someone…
“Anger makes you smaller, while forgiveness forces you to grow beyond what you were.” Cherie Carter This week reflect on our need to overcome a tendency to protect ourselves in order to be able to both forgive and seek forgiveness. Today’s quote reminds us that holding on to anger when someone has hurt us actually…
I am so excited to participate in the upcoming Rise Up Single Mom presents “I’m Good” Single Moms Crushing Emotional Health! This event is for single moms to enjoy themselves and connect with other single moms who also desire to thrive in life. There will be an informative workshop, fun games, relaxing massages and lunch…
Why do we hate silence? Why do have a need for constant sound or noise? Whether it is listening to music, tv, audible book or conversation, we have an excessive need for sound. We are constantly batting two types of noise; Outer Noise sounds from the environment (ex. Tv, workplace, home, traffic, etc.) Inner Noise…
I am so excited and grateful!! God is going before me open doors to share the message Be Well, Not Perfect! I will lead a session during the Regional One -Shalom Conference 2019 “Reaching Beyond What Breaks” April 5, 2019 ● 8:45 am – 4:15 pm Fogelman Executive Center, 330 Innovation Drive, Memphis, TN I…
As a culture, we clearly value expressing our love for each other this time of year. This includes the expression of all kinds of love, not just romantic love. Valentine’s Day is also an opportunity to tell friends, relatives, colleagues, and classmates (Remember exchanging cards with everyone in your classroom when you were a child?)…
You are invited to the Spring 2019 Congregational Health Network Training! Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare are offering FREE health education courses through the Congregational Health Network. Each class will address a health disparity impacting our community. Classes are offered at the various locations throughout the community. I will lead the Living Compass class offered at the…
Rock Your Red – Friday, Feb. 1st – National Wear Red Day! Heart disease and stroke is the No. 1 killer in women, and stroke disproportionately affects African-Americans. Importantly, African-American women are less likely than Caucasian women to be aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death. What’s more, African-American women have almost…
With the new year still fresh, we want to be intentional with our words, deeds and thoughts. A prayer about Character. When I find myself wanting to be a woman whom others admire. Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Proverbs 31:30 O…
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! We are so grateful for every person with whom we’ve come in contact with through Awaken Wellness Consulting. You have given us so much over this past year. You are our motivation. Awaken Your Journey to Wholistic Wellness. Be whole, not perfect.
The fruit of the is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22,23 In the passage from Galatians, which has become known as “The fruit of the Spirit,” we see that generosity, sharing well with others is included in the list. Naming generosity as one of the fruits of the spirit…
“Riches are not from abundance of worldly goods,but form a contented mind. -Unknown As we continue to the practice of being generous with ourselves, reflect on how you can practice self-care regarding your own emotional wellness. Is there something worrying you this holiday season? Perhaps naming it can help you to begin to diminish its…
The holiday season is upon us. It is so easy to become stressed out and overwhelmed by the demands. We want to focus on what we are grateful for. When you feel the pressure rising, try to focus on: 1. What’s going well in my life right now is… 2. Describe a happy memory. What…
Stress can build like a pressure cooker – one thing adds to another until you feel as if you are going to explode. But you can take steps to lower your stress, increase the joy of life and feel much better. Lower Your Stress by: 1. Identify what causes the stress in your life. 2.…
The following is some great information regarding Mindfulness. The Resource credit goes to: www.mindful.org Mindfulness helps us put some space between ourselves and our reactions, breaking down our conditioned responses. Here’s how to tune into mindfulness throughout the day: 1. Set aside some time. You don’t need a meditation cushion or bench, or any sort of…
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and do not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. So often in life, we are so busy planning and scheduling our day. Our cell phones, computers and social media constantly remind us…
It is with great pleasure to share with you the latest Living Compass Newsletter. If you haven’t already, please be sure to visit their website at https://www.livingcompass.org/ and learn more about the amazing work they are doing around the globe. This newsletter is geared towards those who have completed a Living Compass training, but is also…
October is National Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Saturday, October 6, 2018, Oak Court Mall will host Purple and Pink Day from 11 am – 1 pm. The purpose of Purple and Pink Day is to remember those who lost the battle, support those in the fight and honor the survivors of…
Spiritual and emotional burdens are stressful. The heaviness and fatigue of the soul can bring depression and even a loss of hope. In times of crisis, each new morning demands our strength. We all look for strength in different places. There is great news, however! Christ is the ultimate source of strength. We have a…
In a year, there are 365 days 8,760 hours 525,600 minutes There never seems to be enough time. How much time do you really need? In society, we are constantly pushed to get more done. Work faster. Play harder. Go Big or Go Home. We are not called to be Superheroes. Don’t try to carry…
I am honored to be one of the presenters for this event. I look forward to seeing you there and would love to chat with you at my vendor table. You are invited to participate in the Mental Health Summit at Brown M.B. Church, Sept. 14-15, 2018. Register online today at www.brownbaptist.org. For more information,…
It is my honor to be one of the featured speakers for this year’s Women of Promise and Praise Conference. This year it will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018, beginning at 9am. The following is a short blurb they have shared about me. For more information, please call (901) 210-7235. I hope to…
God is Here! I was thinking about the Titanic Ship and Noah’s Ark. The Titanic was built by professionals. Noah’s Ark was built by an amateur anointed by God. The Titanic was designed to travel through water, but not to take on water. The same water it was created to sail through ending up destroying…
I’m excited about my first FB Live. Please see the following message from Beautiful Spirited Women, like their page and learn more about the great work they are doing for our youth. If you are unable to watch it live, be sure the check out the replay. Katrina McKinney Kimble The CEO of Awaken Wellness Consulting will be…
Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 John 1: 2 (NIV) It’s a new month! What dream, goal, plan or idea do you need to awaken? It is our sincere hope and pray that you…
I am honored to serve as the Keynote Speaker for the Minding My Melanin Brunch on July 28th. Please register by using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minding-my-melanin-tickets-45830211396 About the Event: Minding My Melanin is a brunch and learn for Minority Mental Health Month for both men & women of color. We will be providing vibes from Wakanda,…
We all have hear of people taking a sabbatical, which a period of paid leave granted to some to study or travel for a specific period of time. In the community of believers, we have been taught to keep the Sabbath Holy for it is the Lord’s Day. The Sabbath Day is a holy time…
Grief is not a disorder, a disease, or sign or weakness…… The only cure for grief is to grieve ~ Rabbi Earl Grollman, Counselor When you grieve, it like taking steps that you repeat over and over. One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself the gift of time to grief and to be…
Recently, our Wellness Circle discussed “Healthy Relationships Inside Out.” My relationship with my Father, My Lord is beyond words. Whenever I am struggling to find the right words to pray, often music will say the words I can’t express. Below are words and video for the Reckless Love of God. I just love the chorus.…
Awaken Wellness Consulting in collaboration with Oak Court Mall invite you to Girls Day Out: A Mother/Daughter Affair on Saturday, May 26th, 11 am – 1 pm. This unique experience will be held outside in newly revamped The Grove @ Oak Court Mall. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public! Come join us…
No matter what live brings you. You must remember to put things F.I.R.S.T. F: Faith, Family, Finances – Nothing should separate you from your God, your family or your money. Take care home first. Do not allow the same gift God gave you to free others, but have you and your family in financial, emotional,…
Life is a journey of discovery. Awaken Wellness is here to advocate, inform, and motivate you on this journey. We pray that you surround yourself with individuals that will add value to you as a person, encourage you to dream, celebrate you when you win and hold your hand when you cry. You were selected…
What have you been thinking about lately? Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things. Philippians 4:8 NIV “Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions;…
Creating the life you want is worth fighting for. Yes, it will be challenging. Yes, it will be hard. Yes, things will constantly change. Change is a part of living. However, it is your choice to adapt. Be encouraged! Start today creating what you dream about. Dear God, I want to live fully and passionately.…
How will you lift someone today? I am challenging you to take a step outside your comfort zone and use what you have to lift another person. So often, we feel that we are not good enough, don’t have enough education, don’t have the right connections or no one wants what I have to offer.…
Are you pressing on? “I press on toward the goal to win the prize.” Phil. 3:14 Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday, March 11, 2018. We will move our clocks forward 1 hour. As we prepare for this change, this is an opportunity for us to reflect over the first quarter of 2018. That long list…