In recent years it seems like the world is moving faster. It's almost as if we are trying to catch up for lost time after being isolated from many of our usual social activities. Now that we are out and about and back to "normal," it's easy to overwhelm ourselves and feel stressed and burned out. More than ever, statistics show that people are complaining about feeling depressed, anxious, and just pooped. It's important to be able to slow down and take time for ourselves. We can't allow ourselves to meet everyone else's needs and neglect our own. This is why Self-Care Sunday is a great idea ..read more

Why Accountability is Crucial For Self Care Understanding how accountability intertwines with self-care can unlock many benefits. The potential for ongoing personal growth and transformation is a desire that many of us have. We often struggle to balance our physical, spiritual, and mental well-being, sometimes falling short due to the absence of one critical component: Accountability. When we think about a Self-Care journey, we often consider all the cosmetic and pleasurable additions that we can add to our self-care routine. We love spa days and brunches, but that is not all self-care require ..read more

The Wellness Journey A wellness destination is a place that provides a range of services and facilities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. These destinations are designed to help individuals relax, recharge, and rejuvenate. They may also include features such as spa treatment, fitness classes, healthy dining options, mindfulness and meditation sessions, and other outdoor activities. Discovering the best wellness destinations in Virginia Beach can be an exciting and enjoyable adventure. Wellness destinations can take many forms, including restaurants, spas, beaches, parks ..read more

Saturdays are always the best when you have time to spend with yourself or friends, most importantly it's the best day to venture out on the town and try new things, new restaurants, and new traditions. Here in Virginia, to get a true city feel, my friends and I spent the day out on Granby street in Norfolk Virginia for a friend’s birthday. We wanted to all get dressed, put our makeup on and head out for pictures,content and good eats. Most importantly we wanted to celebrate our dear friend for his birthday! The day started at Tap It Local, a cute friendly bar with cocktails and mocktails, i ..read more

As you know, I am a newbie foodie here in the Virginia Beach area. The food here is so delicious, I do not understand how I can visit all the places, but I will schedule more weekly tours to enjoy the divine taste of Virginia Beach Cuisines. I must say, seafood is absolutely a delight here in at the beach and most of the food that I will mention throughout this blog is seafood because I am OBSESSED! The dining experience for each of the restaurants mentioned creates such an elegant ambiance that you must visit. My Mum and Aunt came to visit and what other way to greet them with open arms than ..read more

The Ink Journey has a great affection for Virginia Beach because the company was born here. There is much to be said about the space you create and the community you serve. Virginia Beach is an excellent place for both. Sitting at the beach and writing down your dreams and ideas is a great way to begin cultivating the journaling habit. There is no right or wrong way to get started. It doesn't have to be the beach or oceanfront, but it should be a place where you feel calm and relaxed. Consider a park, your favorite coffee shop, or even in bed before you go to sleep. It simply needs to make yo ..read more

What a time to be a dreamer, entrepreneur, and creative here in the 757. As you may know, the first week of November in Norfolk, Virginia, began with a star-studded presence featuring Pharrell Williams and Friends. The Mighty Dream Forum gave the city financial opportunity, and attention it desperately deserved. Virginia's slogan is Virginia is for lovers, but after the Mighty Dream Forum, I propose that the new motto should be Virginia's for Dreamers. The city of Norfolk has been under scrutiny for their nightlife as the city is closing down multiple bars and venues that serve the creative co ..read more

Now more than ever, it means a lot to tell people I am dating myself. I was in quite a few toxic situation-ships in the past, and honestly, choosing myself has been the best thing I have done in quite a while for myself. It seemed that my vision became more apparent once I released the toxicity. I know, cliché, but I really mean it. Once I started setting boundaries and saying no to things I absolutely did not care for, my blessings came through in abundance. I believe in the power of self-healing and self-love. Once I identified my triggers to my patterns of bad choices in relationships, GRE ..read more

Culture Con Powered by HBO MAX Brooklyn, New York, Saturday, October 8, I decided to embrace my creativity and align myself with fellow creatives at HBO-powered CULTURE CON! It was an absolute honor to be in the presence of creatives who are goal-setting, goal-getting, and doing so as chic as the covers of our favorite high-fashion magazines. Culture Con is the event of the year, the reunion of the creative community to join, drop gems, absorb advice, and stunt in the process. It was a beautiful moment for the culture, and most importantly, it was an experience where you learn techniques and ..read more

As a working woman with a 9-5 and a 5-9 freelance job, I must prioritize my beauty rest. It is crucial for Men and Women who are hustling and seeking opportunities to find time to center their peace and get rest. I believe the term "burnout" is defined as a period where one is overworked, overwhelmed, tired, overfilled in mental capacity, and in need of a refresh. Burnout can occur once one has engulfed too much work and will not stop to think about oneself. I am a prime example of burnout. I caught COVID in July and prioritized work, social life, and other things before my rest, health, and ..read more