Have you ever found yourself downplaying the very gifts God placed inside of you? You can spot brilliance in others from a mile away—but when it’s time to name your own strengths, you draw a blank or whisper something so small, you almost apologize for saying it out loud. Today,…
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How to Take Inspiration from the 2025 Oscars and Double-Down on Your Own Goals: 3 Takeaways You Need to Start Now
Black Girl Heal is a reader-supported site. When you visit or purchase through links on the site, we may receive a commission. Behind Every Red Carpet is Real Work Hello, my beautiful sisters. The Oscars are dazzling—the gowns, the speeches, the viral moments. But what inspires me most isn’t the glamour.…
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How to Stop Wasting Time in 2025
Let’s talk about time—the one thing we all have but never seem to have enough of. How many times have you said, “I’ll start tomorrow,” but tomorrow turns into next week, then next month, and before you know it, another year has passed? 2025 is not the year for delays.…
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How to Wake Up 15 Minutes Earlier and Crush Your Goals
Today, we’re talking about something small—but powerful. Waking up just 15 minutes earlier. I know what you’re thinking: “What can I really do with 15 minutes?” Sis, let me tell you—a lot. Because it’s not just about the time, it’s about the mindset. Waking up earlier is about taking control…
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Goal Mapping: What It Is and Why You Should Do It
Let’s talk about something that can transform the way you approach your dreams—goal mapping. Now, we’ve all heard about goal setting. You write down a goal, make a vision board, and hope for the best. But then life happens, distractions creep in, and before you know it, the goal you…
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How to Know When to Pivot Your Dreams
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention in the world of goal-setting and success—the power of pivoting. We’re told to dream big, stay committed, and push through obstacles. And yes, commitment is powerful. But sis, what if you’re forcing yourself to hold onto something that no longer fits…
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Why You Should Do a Weekly Check-In with Your Goals
I see you. You have dreams, ambitions, and a vision for your life. You set goals—big ones, exciting ones—but somewhere along the way, life happens. You get busy, distracted, overwhelmed. And before you know it, weeks have passed, and those goals? Still sitting on your to-do list, untouched. Sis, let…
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How to Give Yourself More Grace When You Stumble
Let’s talk about grace. Not the kind we show others, but the kind we rarely extend to ourselves. You’re out here working hard, trying to grow, trying to change, trying to reach that next level. And yet, when you stumble—when you make a mistake, miss a deadline, or don’t meet…
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When Your Significant Other Can’t See Your Vision for Your New Goals
You’ve got a vision. A dream. A goal that lights a fire inside you. And yet, the person you love the most—the one you share your life with—just doesn’t see it. Maybe they dismiss it as a phase. Maybe they’re skeptical about the time, energy, and resources you're putting into…
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Why You Should Audit Your Life
Let’s talk about something we rarely take the time to do—auditing our lives. We audit businesses, we check our bank statements, we review our diets, but when was the last time you sat down and really took stock of your life? The truth is, without regular check-ins, we can end…