2021 Affirmations
Y’all, I really don’t want to talk about 2020 anymore, not because the year was trash, but because I am so pumped about being JUST as positive about this upcoming year. Let me tell you why 2021 is about to be so special.
I’M TURNING A QUARTER OF A CENTURY - I’M 25 BIHHHHH
Do people still get excited about birthdays? I do. I spent 24 in the house like the rest of the ‘96 kids, but this time I’m really going to do more. I can’t tell you what I’m planning, just know that it’s going to be one to remember no matter where I spend it. This year is really going to mean a lot because it represents so much. This is the year of age I really wanted to do so many things. I had my life so planned out for this year of my life and, I don’t know. I know it won’t ALL happen. It CAN happen because anything is possible, but I just think that 25 is going to bring so much peace and contentment about who I am, where I’m going and being intentional about Richelle.
Did I mention that this was the year I thought I would be married, beginning to consider children? EL OH EL. Well, this year I will be intentionally single, living my best single life. I will travel alone, enjoy my solitude, learn and bask in all that is this brown sugar, okay? I really want to focus on building unbreakable bonds with friends that cheer me on and genuinely want to be a part of my tribe. ALL NEW FRIENDS ARE WELCOME! Shout out to the boss babes I’ve already met who are solid virtual friends I met this year. Y’all are the bomb, I love you and keep making the world go round. Xoxo
I’M REBRANDING MY BUSINESS (last time hopefully lol)
I am such a perfectionist but this year has really taught me the beauty in just forgetting about the plan and just doing it. My best this year has happened spontaneously. I enjoy the spontaneity so much more to be honest. I want to be intentional and purposeful with everything about my business, down to the color schemes, social media promotion and things I plan to do to reach my people. I know I have a unique audience, so I’m spending valuable time to truly figure them out and start talking directly to them. I’m going to start with changing how I speak even in these blogs. In my head I’m already talking to you, that way I’m sort of manifesting you finding my page. Thanks for reading boo. Xoxo
I’M GOING TO HIT MY GOALS
If you didn’t know by now, I kind of stress over making my business exactly what it should be. By that I mean whatever God wants it to be. In 2020 I really dedicated time to getting to know God and what part my businesses play in building the kingdom. THAT WILL NOT CHANGE. Everything good about my business was inspired and is led by HIM. None of this would even be real without His help. The fact that I’m even able to write and publish this is because of Him.
Anyway, as far as my goals go, I always work hard to make it there. I feel like I never truly solidified any goals for THIS business in particular because I was really just along for the ride. I can’t say things weren’t intentional because they were, but they definitely were not in MY perfect plan, y’know? For instance, the Clubhouse app BLEW UP. I had no true intention for it outside of networking, building community. It is THE platform that pushed my followers on Instagram to over 1100. I literally grew like 30% in a matter of a month because of it. I also hit my first 1K views (on ANYTHING on IG) with my reels. Genius of IG to basically bite what Vine and Tik Tok did. 15-30 second videos will always rule because the American attention span doesn’t last any longer than that.
My goal for next year (omg I’m cringing y’all) is to hit 5K+ followers and also have ONE $5K month with one of my businesses. I don’t know which one will do it but I’m super up for the challenge. Follow me on Instagram here.
ALL DEBT WILL BE GONE IN JESUS’ NAME, AMEN.
I’m truly speaking that into existence because that was my prayer for the end of 2020 and unfortunately that did not happen. I mean I got SUPER close and if it weren’t for being laid off, I would have been free from every credit card (aside from Capital One - the enemy was busy with that card lol). Speaking of being laid off though..
I DON’T KNOW WHAT GOD GOT PLANNED FOR THIS JOB SITUATION BUT
honestly, I have no idea. I have no plans for anything (GASP - I know). I would love to go back to work and do my comfortable 9-5 life. My last day of work was September 30th and I have been sliding by ever since. I can’t complain because God has blessed my tribe to be able to bless me, and I continue to serve and work in any way I can. I HAVE NOT LET UP. What I will say is, I’m doing more to involve God more in this area of my life. Financially, I haven’t experienced a true miracle, and it’s possible I missed it. I’m determined not to miss it in 2021. I’ve had several interviews in the past month and nothing ever feels final and it’s been so annoying. Of course no one likes empty promises or the suspense of a hiring decision, but this has been all around insanity. I’ve been desiring that I come into an opportunity with my business to not have to go back to work. I totally wouldn’t mind doing freelance work, but I like the stability and routine of 9-5 life. Honestly, I hate having to think about it so I always say, “Whatever God wants, I’m good with that” (truly).
I AM HAPPY. I AM WHOLE. I AM FULFILLED.
These are my 2021 affirmations. I’ve decided that whatever space and season I find myself in, I WILL feel, know, and experience these things. I want to really and truly get my body right. I want to be at my best, and I know it’s going to take some time and real dedication but I will do it and I will accomplish what I’m seeking out and working toward.
I definitely want to continue healing my inner child, and I will do that with the help of therapy. I’m excited to be searching for my first (in-person) Black, female therapist. I can’t wait to make this kind of mental growth.
All that God has is for me, and if that’s what I’m doing I will be fulfilled at all times. I’ll always be hungry for greater, and thanks to Him, it’s certainly attainable. I won’t starve and I won’t feel empty because I’ll be full with genuine happiness and love that comes from the source.
2021 will be my year just like it can be yours. We are happy. We are whole. We are fulfilled.
Xoxo, richelle k.
