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Sporadically Ratchet Southern Belle
“What sets you apart can sometimes feel like a burden and it's not. And a lot of the time, it's what makes you great.” -Emma Stone
The Sporadically Ratchet Southern Belle blog serves as a vessel for me to express myself with transparency and authenticity. My hope is to inspire others to do the same. There is freedom in owning who you are! So, sit back, relax, and read on.
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TikTok & Twitter "Therapists": Everything Doesn't Need to Be Therapized!
There's a new trend of wanting to put a name on every feeling or situation we experience. It feels like we are no longer able to have...
Whitney
Apr 24, 20247 min read
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P.Diddy's Recent Allegations: Unmasking the Dark Side of Power
https://www.rollingstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/diddy-4th-case.jpg?w=1581&h=1054&crop=1 Unless you've been under a rock lately,...
Whitney
Jan 15, 20246 min read
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Why Loyalty is Totally Overrated
Whenever someone lists what they look for in a partner or a friend, loyalty is always high on the list. There are tons of songs begging...
Whitney
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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Struggle With Self-Discipline? Me too. Let’s Talk About it!
What happens when you run out of motivation? There’s always a lot of talk about finding motivation to do the things we need to do. We...
Whitney
Jun 11, 20235 min read
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One Year Later: Can We Talk About Grief?
My mother passed away a year ago today. My life was forever changed. The last year of my life has been a whirlwind of emotions and...
Whitney
Mar 9, 20238 min read
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Check on Your People…For Real!
Since mental health has become a bit less of a taboo subject, the phrases “Check on your strong friends” or “Check on your people” have...
Whitney
Feb 6, 20233 min read
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Shut the F**k Up!
In life, one of the biggest lessons I've learned is to shut the f**ck up! I know this sounds crazy, but it is a huge key to knowing...
Whitney
Jan 27, 20234 min read
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How to Be More Successful with Your New Year’s Goals
It’s a new year, and everyone is making resolutions and creating vision boards. All of these are positive actions and can help bring...
Whitney
Jan 5, 20233 min read
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If They Wanted To, They Would…or Maybe Not
“If they wanted to, they would” is a trendy phrase on social media nowadays. The thought behind this statement is that people make time...
Whitney
Dec 1, 20225 min read
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Can You Mess Up the Divine Plan for Your Life?
Whether you believe in God, the universe, Buddha, several Gods, or just a higher power in general, most of us believe that a divine plan...
Whitney
Nov 10, 20223 min read
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Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help?
After doing a poll on my social media accounts, it seems that asking for help is harder than saying you love someone, apologizing, or...
Whitney
Nov 2, 20223 min read
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The Truth About Forgiveness
Psychologists define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or...
Whitney
Oct 20, 20224 min read
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Your Fitness Journey is Unique to You
Every time I poll my friends or social media followers about what topics they want me to touch on, fitness always comes up. I've worked...
Whitney
Oct 12, 20226 min read
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The Power in Taking Back Your Energy
Have you ever felt drained? Maybe you didn’t even know why you felt that way. You just found yourself feeling depleted and struggling to...
Whitney
Sep 28, 20224 min read
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You Are the CEO of Your Life
Have you ever gotten to a point where you were tired of your damn self? I know that probably sounds crazy if you haven’t experienced it....
Whitney
Aug 25, 20223 min read
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Songs That I'm Blasting This Summer
I am an avid music lover and love connecting with others through music. I've put together a list of songs that I'm blasting through my...
Whitney
Jul 29, 20223 min read
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Social Media: The Quest for Perfection
The rise of social media over the last ten years has brought many positive changes to our world. It has given great financial...
Whitney
Jul 27, 20225 min read
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What is Colorism?
Colorism is "prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial...
Whitney
Jul 22, 20223 min read
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The Importance of Trusting Yourself
Many years ago, an “ex” told me I was “too obsessed with my image.” I was flabbergasted that he would say that about me. Over the years,...
Whitney
Jun 21, 20224 min read
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What Do You Love About Yourself?
The first counselor I had challenged me to write a list of things I loved about myself. It wasn’t hard to list a few things off the top,...
Whitney
Jun 4, 20225 min read
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