Hello, Friends and Followers of DPB Consulting!!
How is it 2024 already?!! How have these last 2 years flown by so quickly?? Does it feel that way to you?
You may have noticed the L-O-N-G pause between blog posts on my site. As I transitioned from my primary to my second career in 2021, what I thought it would “look like” has become VERY DIFFERENT than I imagined. Yes, it’s true that I don’t have to set the alarm every day (though, believe it or not, I still do). However, I never anticipated being as busy as I currently am in my 2nd career. As you know, I teach in higher education, and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! I LOVE inspiring future teachers. It is truly my passion!
As I mentioned during the 2022 New Year message blog, another passion that keeps me busy these days is my work with GRAAMA (Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives). For the last two years, I have stepped fully into my role at GRAAMA. as the Educational Consultant. I support the many educational institutions and nonprofits geared toward K -12 students who reach out to us interested in research support. I also co-supervise our GRAAMA interns.
This means that I’m engaging in the work of DPB Consulting while supporting GRAAMA, my hubby, as well as my higher ed. work. It also means that the time I had hoped to devote solely to this venture has been reshuffled a bit. But not to worry…. I am still using the gifts I have been given to teach, lead, support, and encourage all who cross my path! I want to take this opportunity to personally thank you for supporting me, many of you from the beginning! I remain dedicated to using my voice to educate and empower. In 2024, the work continues…. Stay tuned to this blog, and, of course, stay connected with me via social media. If you haven’t already, please follow me using the icons at the bottom of my site.
Here’s a January challenge for you:
During the first week of January, decide on a practice that you will do for yourself daily or weekly throughout the month. It may be reading a chapter of a book, walking, having a weekly phone call with a family member who lives in another state, committing to prayer or meditation practice, or whatever you decide in your heart to do. Mark this in your calendar, “to-do list,” or notes app on your phone. Set reminders for yourself. If you miss a day or week, move on to the next day or week, but KEEP GOING! At the end of the month, encourage yourself, then do the same thing for the month of February. Before you know it, June will arrive, and you will have completed a six-month self-care routine. You’ll thank yourself for it! DPB
