Tyra sits down and gets real about her break up, seasonal depression, and moving away from home and how it has all affected her life. She spent the entire month of December, at home,  reflecting on how her life has been going since this major life change. She weighs the good along with the bad, and we speak on moving forward and learn to make promises to ourselves and to always put ourselves first because you cannot give from an empty cup. In order for our cups to overflow, we have to show ourselves love, and sometimes that's hard when your life suddenly changes.

This week’s Affirmation is “ My fears of tomorrow are melting away”

The Biggest Takeaways from Today’s Episode on Change:

• Putting yourself first fills your cup. You cannot give from an empty cup, the goal is to give from your saucer.
• God says trouble doesn't last always.. Matthew 6:34. So do not worry on tomorrow, because change is inevitable.

Recommended resources

LoFi Music. 

Tyra listens to LoFi to increase productivity and relax her. Instrumental tracks are great to help quiet the mind and get things done!

The particular link to the track played in the episode is here: LoFi Music

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Hiii Beautiful People! I’m your host, Tyra The Creative, and I just wanted to have a real, raw, authentic quick chat with you as the first episode of this new year.

There are a lot of new ears around here and I wanted to take a second to explain what is up next for my podcast and explain where I have been..

I am so excited that you stopped by and I hope you stay for a while. I have a new found drive and determination and I am excited to share more of myself with you. Thank you for listening.

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Today we have a very special guest on the podcast! My best friend and Luxury Lifestyle Advocate, Bria Black! In today’s episode we are chatting it up about all of the luxury upgrades we have made in our lives! Honestly, if it weren’t for Bria, I wouldn’t know what the true definition of “Luxury” is. And, let me tell y’all, since she’s opened my eyes to this world of luxury living on my own terms, I've been so much happier with daily life. I get excited to get up in the morning to do little things for myself throughout the day to show myself some love.

This week’s Affirmation is “ I am a confident black woman that deserves all the good things coming my way.”

I believe Luxury is truly a state of mind, because it all depends on what you think is luxurious and what makes you feel comfortable. So, Bria dives into what made her want to start living a more luxurious lifestyle, how she’s keeping up with this new lifestyle, and how we can all find daily luxuries in our lives.

The Biggest Takeaways from Today’s Episode on Daily Luxuries are:

• Do a Self Assessment. What do you love about your life now? What makes you happy in your daily life? How can you take it up a notch?
• Think to yourself “can I make this thing I love a daily practice?
• Learn what “Daily Luxuries” mean to YOU.

Recommended resources

Jackie Aina’s @lavishlyjackie Instagram Page.

This page gives so much inspo for living a luxurious lifestyle!

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We are getting very real and raw today. Navigating Singleness has been a rollercoaster for Tyra and she’s only been single for a few months. But, in today’s episode, we are tackling childhood trauma that influences your relationship with romantic relationships and things like envy, jealousy, and anxiety around finding “The One”.

Tyra Believes in order to be a whole person and be 100% available to a partner, you need to love yourself first, at least a little bit..

This week’s Affirmation is “I deserve self love.”

Tyra takes some time to share her thoughts and feelings on navigating singleness while it seems like everyone around you have what you long for. And, in this episode, we learn that its okay to long for things, but a reframe always needs to happen to keep you afloat during your season of singleness.

There is a reason God is saying “Not Yet” and all you can do is continue to LIVE your life and not view it as a waiting period. But, we all know that can get hard, so take a listen a

The Biggest Takeaways from Today’s Episode on Navigating Singleness Pt 2 are:

• Reflect on your relationship with Romantic Relationships
  • Get to know who YOU are in romantic relationships
• Don't rush into relationships, let them build over time.
• Acknowledge your anxiety or worry around “Finding The One”
• Envy happens, and when it does, take a step back to focus on YOU.

Recommended resources

Ep 3: Finding Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries & Honor Personal Space 

The Emjoy App: Emjoy is the intimate wellbeing app I’ve been using. Here is an exclusive 14-day free trial* just for you!

Click HERE to get started  *Available for new Emjoy members only when choosing Yearly Plan. #LetsEmjoy

Ways to Practice Self Love: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/158329743140334129/

Psych 2 Go Abandonment Issues Episode: https://youtu.be/GnMFERgCd5k

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Being single doesn't mean you are lacking anything. This is something that Tyra took *YEARS* to fully grasp the concept of. And, its actually the reason she wanted to start this podcast. To talk about relationships and how to cultivate healthy God Filled ones!

In today’s episode, Tyra is opening up her navigating Singleness living in Los Angeles Ca. We touch on alot of things in today’s episode and this episode is so rich in content that we needed to break it into two separate segments. We will get a glimpse of what Tyra has been learning on her journey with singleness and while she is still technically “Newly Single”, we will learn tips and tricks she’s using to water herself and grow into the woman God made her to be.

This week’s Affirmation is “ I trust that my faith in God will gift me with all that I need in life

Tyra takes some time to give tips and resources for navigating your own single journey, or just learning more about having Christ Centered relationships

The Biggest Takeaways from Today’s Episode on Navigating Singleness are

There are 4 Tips Tyra Lives By

• Choosing Joy
• Building/Deepening your Relationship with God
• Living
• Desiring Marriage but not Worshipping it

Resources Used to Gain Knowledge on Relationships

• Relationship Goals - Pastor Michael Todd
• The Man God has for You - Stephen Speaks
• Single is my Super Power - Case Kenny

Recommended resources

Blog Posts that inspired today’s episode

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Post 2 

Post 3 

Bible Verse:

(Colossians 3:2) You need to diligently work on God’s kingdom here and now. Because even in your season of singleness he has a divine purpose for you.

The Brand Sunday Bible Study Books 

The Man God Has for You Stephen Speaks

Relationship Goals - Pastor Michael Todd & Study Guide

Ep 3: Finding Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries & Honor Personal Space LISTEN HERE

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Personal Space is something taught to us as a child. Physical Personal Space that is. But what about setting healthy boundaries for your Mental Personal Space, or Spiritual Personal Space, or Emotional Personal Space?

In today’s episode, Tyra is opening up about her childhood and how a lack of knowledge of personal space and healthy boundaries has landed her in some very uncomfortable situations. Its time to realize that it is okay to take up space and taking up space is a great thing! If you are having trouble setting boundaries, or if you have no clue if you’re doing it right, this episode is a MUST LISTEN!

This week’s Affirmations are “ I am allowed to take up space & I am allowed to say “no” to others and “yes” to myself”

Tyra takes some time to explain  signs of Unhealthy Boundaries. She has a 10 item checklist, and gives you practical steps and examples for Healthy Boundary setting! Take a listen!

The Biggest Takeaways from Today’s Episode on Healthy Boundaries and Personal Space

There are 4 types of Boundaries

• Personal
  
• Mental
  
• Emotional
  
• Spiritual
  

Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries

• Access Resentment
  
• Practice Baby “No’s”
  
• Let Go of the guilt
  
• Set Bookends
  
• Recommended resources

Self Care Is For Everyone’s Boundary Door Hanger 

Fill in the Blank Boundary Setting Statement

“I feel __(emotion)__ when you _(action)____. If you keep doing that, ____(consequence/how you will change)__________.

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Let me come right out and say it, most of my life I have HATED change. Yes, hate is a strong word, but I resisted change and uncomfortable situations so much that it felt like the “right” thing to do… I slowly began to realize, accepting change and finding comfort in uncomfortable situations was the key to growth.

In today’s episode, Tyra is taking a deep dive into discomfort and Comfort Zones. Because as Billy Alsbrooks said, Your comfort zone is where dreams go to die. Life begins on the other end of your comfort zone, and if you truly want to live life.. We have to lay our comfort zone to rest.

Yea sure, life happens, things happen, and we have to learn how to roll with the punches. Even though that's a bit cliche. It's 1000% true. This week’s Affirmation is “ I am at peace even when life gets crazy."

Tyra takes some time to explain ways you can learn to master discomfort and truly start living without being a slave to the unknown world of being uncomfortable. Take a listen!

The Biggest Takeaways from Today’s Episode on Mastering Discomfort:

• START! .. whatever it is.
  
• Don’t quit even when it gets tough.
  
• Continue to push past your comfort zone.
  
• Embrace the “suckiness”
  
• Surround yourself with like minded people
  
• Celebrate your small successes and progress!
  

Recommended resources

Check out Billy Alsbrooks on Youtube or Apple Music!

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Have you ever felt like you were a slave to your time? Too extreme? Okay.. fair.. Well, have you ever felt like you didn’t have enough time to do everything you either wanted to do or do the things people asked of you? We have all been there!

In today’s episode, Tyra is taking a deep dive into Respecting our own time and taking the power back into our own hands when it comes to scheduling our days! Its time to normalize scheduling time to talk with friends and family and they get to RESPECT your time and boundaries you've set around your time.

The days of just “going with the flow” are over when it comes to your time. 

This week’s Affirmation is “My Time is my Energy & My energy is more Valuable than Gold.”

Tyra takes some time to explain why you should treat your energy as gold and drops some gems on exactly HOW you can start doing this! Take a listen!

The Biggest Take Aways from Today’s Episode:

• Be proactive
  
• Set gaps in your schedule
  
• Use a calendar scheduling app
  
• Be the first to reach out
  
• Show friends and family how you’d like your time to be treated by doing the same with their time
  
• Put your phone on do not disturb during working hours
  
• Have your “Statement” ready. On why you cannot talk, if the person is persistent.
  
• Set priorities.
  
• Be Flexible.
  

Resources

Check out Calendly!

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Welcome to The Affirmations for Black Girls Podcast! At the beginning of each new season, our host, Tyra The Creative, will share a monologue introducing the season’s theme and share some of her thoughts on what we are navigating and what’s going on in her life.

To kick off this podcast, we are starting with a season of “Searching”. In Season 1 of Affirmations for Black Girls the podcast, we will dive deep into the world of navigating uncomfortable, unfamiliar, and down right, complicated waters. We will laugh, we will cry, but most importantly, our souls will be fed.

As Brene Brown said, “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.”

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What is up beautiful people! This is the Affirmations for Black Girls Trailer!! Affirmations for Black Girls creates a safe space for women who may be suppressing their feelings, where they can be open with themselves. Providing emotional support and encouragement to black girls, that have encountered things they do not yet feel comfortable sharing with friends, family or the world. Discussing all things; relationships, faith, careers, self love and personal development, whilst helping to reflect on their own life journey and think about how they're feeling in order to move forward in a healthy manner.

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