‘Tis the season to take care of you.

Bookmarks have never been my thing, but look at this beauty! And it’s made of wood! New fascination accessory unlocked. #WoodenBookmark

Do not allow other people to make you forget who you are.

West Coast night lights.

Dramatic sky on this gorgeous day. #LongBeach #LBC #Skyscape

Working on a laptop with a bandage on your index finger is comical. Touch ID, track pad, typing. Good times.

My niece has a video for her first single! She wrote the song and sang all the vocals. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZeJ... #NewMusic #NewArtist #LilyElon

Nothing bothers people more than the unbothered.

My niece released her first single today! Listen on Amazon, Apple, or Spotify. #NewMusic #NewArtist #LilyElon

Birthday Broadway bash was everything! #MoulinRouge #Gypsy #MammaMia #HughJackman #LeCafeLouisVuitton #RHRooftop #NYC

Your dreams are becoming, but they are already true.

You are not required to take on the assumptions and feelings of others.

Peace of mind is priceless, but it isn’t free. What are you willing to give up for a life of peace?

The Outer Banks is a dream.

Elevation requires movement, not mere words. Let’s align our words with our actions. #alignment #align #LiveOnPurpose

There’s a difference between a kind person having a moment of selfishness and a selfish person having a moment of kindness. Seeing people honestly helps you love yourself more honestly.

Reflections in Long Beach.

Graduates, no matter what you decide, you will be given opportunities to decide again. #inspiration

Investing in me. #Writer #WritersOfBluesky

Disappointment can occur when we’re limiting ourselves. Sometimes we’re pursuing a slight change when life is leading us to an enormous one. #disappointment #LifeLessons #encouragement #inspiration #LiveOnPurpose

Now or never. Take more chances. Today is the day.

Amsterdam. Amazing.

Cruising through the weekend in Amsterdam.

Great piece by Forbes. In my most recent #leadership position, I made it a point to check in with my team, especially the highest performers. This article confirms a lot of what I heard from them. www.forbes.com/sites/dianeh...

Always a joy to have a conversation with Mallory Willsea! I invite you to listen in on our chat about AI, creativity, and branding. Is AI stealing style or advancing creativity through inspiration? www.enrollify.org/episodes/epi... #Enrollify #HigherEd #AI

Appreciating beauty. #flowers #NorthCarlina

Smile big and smile free. #NationalPoetryMonth #poem #poetry #WritersCommunity

Embrace the warmth of your own sun. #NationalPoetryMonth #poem #poetry

You wouldn’t allow anyone else to tell you you’re not enough regularly. Why do you permit cruel criticism from yourself?

The Book Academy is a blueprint for success and masterclass of insider knowledge and resources. Our coach, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, will shake the publishing industry in beneficial and culturally relevant ways. I'm grateful to be in this community. #TheBookAcademy #Cohort3 #CohortThree #Writer

Happy Friday to me! #ChildrenOfVirtueAndVengeance #BlackAuthor #ReadersOfBluesky

Your future is scripted by your internal dialogue. #ThoughtsBecomeThings #LiveOnPurpose #inspiration #encouragement

What’s unsaid speaks so loudly. #poem #poetry #writer #WritersOfBluesky

In honor of Women’s History Month…

Underrated self-care…dance parties in between virtual meetings. Just one song can make a huge difference. #RemoteWork #WhatLightsMeUp

Happiness.

Possibility isn’t limited to your assumptions or current condition. Possibility isn’t lost on you. You have the opportunity to reconsider possibility, no matter how many times you may have rejected it in the past. #possibility #encouragement #LiveOnPurpose

You will always have the support you need.

You can be grateful and still want something different or more in life. Listen to my conversation with one of my fav people on lessons in growth and gratitude. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

Don’t allow the absence of someone to negate the presence of anyone.

By focusing on behaviors rather than assumptions, higher ed can create more meaningful connections with audiences, ultimately driving enrollment, retention and long-term engagement. Want to know more? Register for a free webinar. Feb. 25, 2 EST. rwjonesagency-20088626.hs-sites.com/personas-web...

My attitude for the next four years.

2025 is ruthless and reckless. I’m just going to watch Wicked for the rest of the year.

Your dreams were put in your spirit for realization, not to taunt you.

In a Lyft and it’s giving #Issa party Lyft vibes. #Insecure #LongBeach

What you say to yourself works for you or against you. There is no middle ground. Your thoughts have consequences because your future is scripted by your internal dialogue. Your actions confirm what you think. Essentially, what you tell yourself is how you live.

Thankful for beach days. #HuntingtonBeach #California

Higher ed is facing change in nearly every direction. As you explore ways to guide your university or college, connecting with colleagues is a great way to spark innovative thinking. Join me at the #PRSA Counselors to Higher Education Senior Summit March 24-26. Register at prsa.org/CHE2025.

“Give it all you flipping got and take all your shots.”

Before I could add my second card of the year into my joy jar…shattered. Can’t even recognize joy. 2025 is on a rampage.