WINNING THE WAR IN MY MIND - Itās Mental Health Month, and I have the opportunity to invest my time with an organization, Brain Love (you see that logo!), that promotes and educates on well-being, mental health, and evolving to be a better me. Comparing myself today to who I was 3-5 years ago - Letās just say I feel like Iāve made it! Thank you to everyone who has stuck around for the āmeā today. Bless yāall hearts!
Much of my mental health evolution started with me recognizing how I was treating myself mentally. No one could see what was going on inside my head. I carried upsets with myself long after the original cause was over. I would also pick up imaginary burdens from a future that may never come. It was like waging a war in my head. None of it did me any good; it only added to my suffering.
The truth is, the war in my head harmed no one but myself. Emotions themselves are part of being human; they only become destructive when we feed them with endless thought loops.
Once I became conscious of this and made the choice to reclaim my mental real estate, the battles became both less frequent and less intense.
So thatās my story, and Iām sticking to it - but also going to therapy.
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Hey Family šš½ Iām Tamirah Owens, Owner and Business Manager at Bert+Smit Business Management and Accounting firm based in Atlanta, GA. Five years ago, I took a leap of faith and left my corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship. Since then, my focus has been on helping individuals and businesses become more financially equipped through improved accounting, business systems, and operations.
This mission is deeply personal to me. I want to bridge the wealth gap for my family and friends, empower fellow entrepreneurs on their journey, and educate others about financial literacy. My inspiration comes from watching my grandparents run their own businesses and seeing how intentional they were about teaching us to be better than yesterday.
Iām excited to share my financial tips, business lessons and this rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship with you š
I still laugh thinking about the day I found out about you, Jett. Me staring at that test like, āNow hold on⦠excuse me!ā š From that moment on I went into full mama-mode.
And then you showed up and it turns out, the one who needed the most preparationā¦was me. God slowed me down, stretched me, and somehow made me patient (like real patient, wow, growth š ).
Your smile healed places I didnāt even know were broken. Your little laugh made hard days feel lighter. And you taught me a love I didnāt even know was possible.
Happy 1st Birthday, Jett.āØToday, tomorrow, and forever, you are my favorite surprise, my biggest blessing, and the reason my heart lives outside my body.
I didnāt know how deep this love could go until I met my son. Youāve reimagined everythingāhow I see the world, myself, and what truly matters.
To all the mamas Iāve known before becoming one: I didnāt get it. I see you now. I understand the grace you need, the strength you carry, and the invisible load you bear.
To those who gave me grace when I didnāt know what I didnāt knowāthank you. I promise to show up with more compassion, support, and presence for you now.
This love changed me. š«
The fourth trimesterā¦..whew. š Itās been one of the most beautiful seasons of my life - for all of its ups and downs. For every tear, sleepless night, every quiet moment of doubtā¦.there was love, growth, and so much strength.
Iām so deeply thankful for everyone who showed up - mentally, physically, emotionally. You carried me in ways I didnāt even know I needed. And for once, I let people helpā¦..something Iām not always great at.
Iāve learned more than ever that I can truly accomplish anything. Iāve lifted myself from a place Iād never been before. From a version of me I didnāt even recognize.
Now, the mission is bigger. Because I have someone to look after - someone whoās shown me my power, my softness, my why š«
Hereās to the strength we donāt know we have until we need it. Hereās to the mamas redefining what it means to rise.
THEE Best Summer! From city to city, country to country, Summer was filled with beaches, concerts, festivals, tequila, flowers, the usual suspects with a side of work.
Going down in history for sure!