A question that was asked by @dommymichelle during the @nike x @leadlikeher panel I spoke at on Thursday evening was “What do you do in those moments when you start to feel the onset of depression happening?” For me, I take out my phone or journal and quickly do an inventory of things I love about my life and self. These could be self affirmations or a list of things I’m grateful for like, “I’m kinda loving my butt today" or “Dang Jo, your hair looks good today” or “I’m just grateful for a second chance in life.” #attitudeofgratitude ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Along with journaling, I have a power playlist of songs which help lift me up when I’m feeling low. One of them is Love on Top by @Beyonce. Here’s a photo that @_andreaposadas_ snapped of me dancing to my jam spun by @djumami that night. A full recap of the @nike x @leadlikeher event is 🔥 #ontheblog. (link is in the profile) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🎶Now everybody ask me why I'm smiling out from ear to ear (They say love hurts) But I know (it's gonna take the real work) Nothing's perfect but it's worth it After fighting through my fears, I finally put health first🎶 😉 sorry Bey, I change up your lyrics when I sing this in the car. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Much love to @martha_kirby and @pb_n_ti for providing me with this opportunity. It's been a blessing to be on this journey and a privilege to share my world with you at this event. 💗 goes out to my strength and movement coach @achangpt and @plantsandplanks your stories and journeys are were so inspiring to me. Keep up the badass work ladies, let's change the conversations around fitness and empower women to move through life relentlessly! #betterthanyesterdaystrongerfortomorrow #betterforit #leadlikeher (at Nike Union Street)
