Studio Vibes H!gh

Hey Friends Happy Friday!

It was such a pleasure to visit my hometown Savannah, GA late last month and get in the studio with my ‘real’ cousin (you have to be clear now days) aka my big sister aka my first best friend.

She’s inspired me much as a youngin as she sang around our family functions so often and accomplished many performances in her passion outside of family. We had the chance to sit with a industry expert from way back like SOS BAND way back to bounce ideas off of. It was fun and I’ve gotten motivated once again which is a blessing. Anywho check out these media clips and pics from our vibe session.

Also — Enjoy your weekend.

Happy Tuesday: Here’s a PEACE #GiveAWay !

Hey Friends,

I have been making #gratitudevibes bracelets for you 🙂

Completely free, I’ll mail it off to you, all you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post with the tag #gratitudevibes and I got you!

https://youtu.be/6DwOH351QHE

I will make as many as I have to, in order to spread the peace.

#gratitudevibes

Namaste.

-MJ

Have You Been Following My Instagram?

Hey guys,

So here it is —  I woke up one morning and decided that “Video Blogging” has my name all over it.  And lately,  as it hits me to do — my spirit directs me to reflect and relay  messages that I absolutely HAVE to share  — it always helps me balance and hold my self accountable. It’s like “THE word” for the day — whatever it is that you are battling with we’re in this together and I take pride and showing that the struggle all around is real and we all have ways to deal with it — (although, there are general practices to evolve during “the struggle”) I just decided to shed a light on my transformation. I am loving this next phase of my life.. as I approach year 30.. (I’m early but I’m feeling the mental shift)HUMBLY! AND I DO MEAN HUMBLY –  I CAN believe the things I’ve accomplished because if I really think about it – KNEW I was going to do it when I made a commitment to even allow the words of action to come out of my mouth. I embrace the fact that I love to most importantly to keep the word to myself.. and by this I mean simply “word is bond..” see.. you keep your word to others… right? So why not keep your words to yourself.. and not from a self perspective.

I want you to start setting standards for your being and I mean that from every aspect and any that your mind just took you when you read that sentence. Do it — what do you have to lose?… this is a mental exercise, gaining mental strength is key.  

My favorite saying from when I was a younger “Say what you mean & mean what you say.. but keep it gangsta all the way” subconsciously .. I still very well live by this.

So now with that being said follow my Instagram for random daily on the spot content from yours truly.

I saw this somewhere in California and it stuck with me.

“Learn. Teach. Peace” <– Oh yes, I’m here for it!

 

 

Practice Self-Care with these 50 tips

 Self-care is defiantly “MAJOR KEY” as DJ Khalid would say — think about it this way…if you don’t take good care of yourself who will? You really don’t want to depend on others to make sure you’re taken care of. In reality no one can truly take care of you the way you deserve — you know (or you should know) yourself better than anybody else. Knowing yourself takes time and tender care — learning what works and doesn’t work for you. So, I’ve become a pinterest junkie lately and I found these awesome tips on “SELF-CARE” — 50 tips to be exact!

Try these! Seriously TRY! (Thanks to http://www.thirteenthoughts.com/ )

1. Have a mini declutter session.
2. Watch your favorite movie. For the 20th time.
3. Take a long bath.
4. Burn your favorite candle.
5. Jump on your bed. Like when you did when you were little (come on, when was the last time you did this?).
6. Turn off your phone for a few hours.
7. Meditate 
8. Have a mini pamper session.
9. Throw your favorite jammies in a dryer for a few minutes so they’re nice and warm and put them on as soon as you come home from work.
10. Go for a run or a long walk.

11. Write yourself a love letter.
12. Wear your favorite perfume.
13. Put some music on and dance away.
14. Prepare your favorite meal.
15. Go outside, lie on your back and watch the sky.
16. Write down 10 things you’re grateful for.
17. Give yourself a manicure.
18. Treat yourself with your favorite dessert.
19. Buy yourself some flowers.
20. Do something for the first time; it can be something very simple, like trying out a new restaurant for the first time, all by yourself (you can always order your food to go, if you’re too uncomfortable eating alone at the table).

21. Have an intense workout session.
22. Do something that you’ve been putting off for a while.
23. Get up early, make yourself breakfast and enjoy your morning tea in peace and quiet. No TV, no radio, no phone, no laptop.
24. Throw yourself a little party. Buy a bottle of your favorite wine, grab some takeout and read through all the magazines you’ve been hoarding. Maybe watch some mindless TV?
25. Slow down and be present. 

26. Listen to music. Just close your eyes and listen to music.
27. Create a vision board for yourself.
28. Call someone you love.
29. Read a good book.
30. Take a nap.

31. Stretch.
32. Create positive, loving affirmations for yourself.
33. Organize your closet.
34. Plan a fun weekend for yourself and your partner/friends/family. It can be something as simple as game night and pizza.
35. Binge-watch your favorite TV show on Netflix.
36. Try a new, healthy recipe.
37. Do something creative.
38. Have a cup of coffee or tea from your favorite coffee place or.

39. Write a thank you note to someone. Just because.

40. Do something you love.
41. Sleep in on the weekend.
42. Spend some time in the sun.
43. Have a little girls’ night in.
44. Kick-start your day with some positive affirmations.
45. Have a lunch date with a friend.
46. Cuddle with your pet. Or with your human 😉 .
47. Make a playlist of your favorite songs at the moment.
48. Go to a museum.
49. Write down a long list of things you love.
50. Watch a stand-up comedy show.