Life Lessons – Page 2 – B.Alexandra's Cosmos

On the Challenge of Being A Carefree Black Girl

June 16, 2016February 10, 2017 by B. Alexandra, posted in Life Lessons, Self Esteem Uppers, SoapBox Rants

Being A Carefree Black Girl is a Choice, Not An Obligation

It’s the Most Wonderful End of the Year

December 30, 2015February 17, 2017 by B. Alexandra, posted in Boredom Busters, New Year, New Me, Self Esteem Uppers

Advice for the end of the year as we barrel toward the start of 2016

It’s Okay to Quit [The Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Let It Go Post]

July 6, 2015February 10, 2017 by B. Alexandra, posted in Life Lessons, Self Esteem Uppers, SoapBox Rants, The Heavy

Sometimes you gotta tell the devil "Not Today" on a regular basis

Society’s Dementors of Confidence [on Being Taught to Shrink Myself]

April 17, 2015February 10, 2017 by B. Alexandra, posted in Boredom Busters, Self Esteem Uppers, SoapBox Rants

More times than not, you're taught to live for others. Here's why I'm over that perspective.

Last Time I Checked I Wasn’t Broken…[Why Having A Man Still Won’t Cure Me]

February 23, 2015February 10, 2017 by B. Alexandra, posted in Life Lessons, Self Esteem Uppers, SoapBox Rants

Being "Booed Up" isn't a cure-all. Let me tell you why I'm big chilling single and happy.

On Callings, The Light & The Belief You Can Fly [How To Get Out of The Fog]

November 20, 2014February 10, 2017 by B. Alexandra, posted in Life Lessons, Self Esteem Uppers

Being successful doesn't stop depression or his ratchet cousin anxiety. Here's what mine felt (feels?) like?

Staying Calm When They’re Dropping Bombs [The Get Your Life Post]

November 6, 2014February 10, 2017 by B. Alexandra, posted in Boredom Busters, Life Lessons, Self Esteem Uppers

I want you to be great in the world. Here go some advice on excelling and living with purpose and the whatnot.

The Art of Self-Awareness [On Apologizing Too Much]

September 9, 2014February 10, 2017 by B. Alexandra, posted in Life Lessons, Self Esteem Uppers, SoapBox Rants

Don't apologize for existing... Or if you're not sorry...just say it when you want to.

On Moving Forward while Standing Still

August 11, 2014February 1, 2017 by B. Alexandra, posted in Life Lessons, The Heavy

There's not a time limit on grief or recovery.

Having the Biggest Afro Physically Possible [and other things you will deal with]

July 11, 2014February 10, 2017 by B. Alexandra, posted in About Me, Boredom Busters, Self Esteem Uppers, SoapBox Rants

I stan for my natural hair. Once an avid relaxer fangirl, I now shout "YASSSSSSSSSSSS" really loudly any time I see a natural proudly rocking her kinks. I've also received so many compliments on my extremely nappy and puffy hair that I have no darns to give about folks who feel natural hair is inappropriate … Continue reading Having the Biggest Afro Physically Possible [and other things you will deal with]