As this year comes to a close be gentle with yourself. . Don’t focus too much on the have-nots, the WTF went wrong, and all the negative shit. . Gently direct your mind to the positive - what you have learned this year, the love you felt, the joy that you gave others and the moments you will cherish. . If you need to forgive someone (yourself included) do so. Forgive and release that. . Didn’t complete that goal this year? No, worries - it was more than likely a 730 day goal anyway. . As my therapist would suggest, focus on what matters. Celebrate what you have. . As always Loves, You Are Allowed To Be A Masterpiece & A Work In Progress, Simultaneously. . 📸: @mrspinex 💃🏽: @forever21plus 👠: @target It’s Tuesday...I’m not feeling it, I’m not feeling 💯 but this is a dope photo of me. #redlips #rubywoo Hey Loves! If you catch my stories you’ve noticed I’ve been working hard lately between my job and my business. . I was pretty overwhelmed when my Husband left for a work trip Monday that I had to do the unthinkable...Ask For Help and Allow Others To Help Me. . I’ve always been independent and made my own money since I was 15. I remember asking for help even as a teenager was an emotional struggle for me. . I’m blessed to have a supportive husband, family, friends and creatives besties that are willing to hear me vent, encourage me and help me. It truly takes a village. . My Momma is the real MVP here and I don’t give her enough credit. She has taken my babies to school, picked them up, warmed up their dinner and made sure they did their homework. . I would also like to Thank My Clients! Thank you for support! Thank you for your business! I appreciate each and every one of you. 🥰 . The journey to entrepreneurship (or having a side-hustle or multiple streams of income) isn’t glamorous and that will require working late nights and early mornings for a season, however, I love being creative and living in my purpose. So, it’s worth it! . As a small business owner my goal for 2019 is to take in as much knowledge and resources that I can to help me streamline what I do and possibly hire on an assistant (or intern, let’s not get too ahead of ourselves Starla) - One of the books I’m excited about to help me on this journey is @suebmoe Business In Blue Jeans - How to Have a Successful Business on Your Own Terms, in Your Own Style. . #StarlaKaysBookshelf #StarlaKayMathis #businessinbluejeans #sidehustle #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #ladyboss #Momlife #wifelife #mylife #motto #mindset #joy #peace #sayingno #indyblogger #chicagoblogger #midwestblogger #plussizelife #baddie #psootd #comfyandcute #indyblogsociety #loveindy You Are Allowed To Be A Masterpiece & A Work In Progress, Simultaneously - Sophia Bush . . Double Tap That For Outfit Deets 🥰 . 📸: @kristinshelbyslays Today is Small Business Saturday and I thought it would be the perfect time for me to share with you 10 Black Woman-Owned Businesses you can support right now! . You can find the perfect gift for you, your Momma, your Sista and your cousin too! . Visit my website - link in the bio to read up on these amazing business owners! . Oh, and every time you buy from a small business an actual person does a little happy dance! . 📸: some photos sourced from owners IG pages Loving. 🥰 Loving. 🥰 Loving. 🥰 These new Marley Twist! Mr. Mathis is feeling them too 😘 - Thank you at @bebe_love_ for slaying my hair! I’m that song you skipped but later found out it was FIRE 🔥 . #thankful It all started here back in 06. Cheers to 12 years! Happy “Dating” Anniversary! 😘😍 #mrandmrsmathis #thisisus #ourlovestory #blacklove #blacklovedoc Tell me something good Tuesday! No, really...tell me something good. The Holidays are approaching and it’s gift giving season. I have a list of local gift ideas for the people you love most! . Oh, and every time you buy from a small business an actual person does a little happy dance! 💃🏽🕺🏽 . Check out the blog post using the link in my bio. #linkinbio - Use my 15% off code (STARLAKAY) when you purchase a candle from @unplugsoycandles by 11/13. . . . . . #starlakaymathis #shoplocal #smallbizsaturday #giftideas #loveindy #indysmallbusiness #bloggersnightout #sbmbloggersnightout #indyholidaystyle #unplugsoycandles #senegence #justpopin #debrandfinechocolate #businessinbluejeans #cherbehindthechair #dragonflysalon #musclemamamassagemobile #shopkwstyle #sweeties #holidaygiftideas #indyblogsociety