by Olivia Moore | Mar 13, 2018 | EveryDay, Lesson of The Day
Sometimes in life, we can see the big picture, but struggle to see how we are going to get something done. We can see the end goal and get overwhelmed by the how. So what do you do?
You start where you are. Take inventory of the skills, resources, materials, etc that you have, then take a second to think of the next step.
One of my friends reached out to me and challenged me to create a new earring line. I had an idea of what I wanted to do, and I also had the materials. But I had no clue of how to actually make it happen. I knew that I would use yarn and plastic canvas to come up with a 3d design.
I did a google search and became inspired by a few plastic canvas projects online and before you know it, I had a game plan. What I didn’t realize until I started the design was that I had to break it down into small pieces, to get to the end goal. Marinate on that for a second.
Tweet This: In order to reach a big goal, break it down into small pieces.
This is the most intricate designs I’ve ever done. There is no way I could have done this design without each individual piece. I had to plan, cut, stitch, and combine in order to complete this dope ass HypnoEars design. ( quick freestyle for ya)
Take this same concept and apply it to any situation in your life. Need a new job? Take inventory of your skills, resources, etc, and take a second to think of the next step. You may need to create or update your resume, hop online and apply. Before you do anything, you must take inventory. Don’t be afraid to start where you are, You have everything that you need.
by Olivia Moore | Mar 8, 2018 | EveryDay, Lesson of The Day
Today is International Women’s Day. As a woman, at times I find it difficult to know when to take charge, take the lead, and when to be still. My perspective on my life changed recently after going to see Marvel’s Black Panther. the women in the movie were strong, powerful, and confident in who they were. They weren’t afraid to fight. They weren’t afraid to go toe to toe and fight. One of my favorite characters in the movie was Okoye. Okoya was the general and the HEAD of Wakanda’s armed forces and intel. She was bald, fierce. and beautiful. She was a leader! I needed the reminder. I needed to see that being a strong leader is not a bad thing. It’s powerful.
Who are you? What do you want? Are you willing to get up and go get it? The ball is in your court…
Lesson of the day:
It’s time to stop playing small.
Take charge of your life. The things you want are waiting for you. It ain’t just going to fall in your lap. You can either sit there and wait and see or you can take over. Get up and see what you’re made of. Take a step or take a leap … take action.
by Olivia Moore | Apr 28, 2017 | EveryDay, Music, Poetry
Late night freestyle
Got let my words flow
This is the only way I can clear my head ya know
2 weeks into my new gig
I feel more depressed than ever before
Spending more dough to work
but this is what I asked for
I should be excited
but I’m tired
I should be proud
but I’m anxious
I’m wired
But they tell me I gotta keep pressing
I gotta thank God for my blessings
You gotta do what you gotta do
I just want to feel alive
sick and tired of feeling blue
Up off the late night
too down to write
but I push to let the words trickle until I feel right
Music is the only thing that gets me high
Couldn’t hate it if I tried
Waiting patiently for the tunes to manifest into reality
Waiting for the one that can understand me
He gets me…
by Olivia Moore | Mar 13, 2017 | EveryDay, Lesson of The Day
The only way to get what you need/want out of life is to speak up and ask for them. I know there are times when I’m afraid to ask for things because I believe I won’t receive the very thing I’m asking for. I’m afraid to hear the word no. Don’t let fear stop you from asking. Do your best to ask for what you want regardless of the possible outcome.
