📨 Friday Report V — 2.5.21
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“My body is fire and I am deserving of all my desires.”
What’s up with you?
My treat to myself for the month of February is to not help anyone but myself. That may sound harsh, but hear me out…
A few weeks ago, I attended a group yoni steam. It was hosted by my beautiful amiga Desiree and it was everything I never knew I needed. Not only am I now addicted to yoni steams (they WORK), but it was so healing to be in a room full of vulnerable, light, beautiful Black women.
One of my greatest maepiphanies of the night was: I’m really good at giving, but I’m not good at receiving.
I spent all of 2020 dedicated to learning what I deserve and getting over my fear of taking up space for the comfort of others.
Now that I know what I deserve, I want to spend my time creating space to receive it.
So, welcome to “No Help February”. Unless you paying me, I’m unavailable for help of any kind until March 1st. I’m reclaiming all of the time that I give to others and will use that time on myself. Because I deserve it.
And I don’t have any kids, so I don’t owe anyone shit.
If this resonates with you, maybe it’s time to consider a “No Help” challenge for yourself.
Let’s dive in…
- Shoutout to the goat, Serena Williams who subtly flexes in this video with not a trophy shelf — she has a trophy ROOM and she’s considering adding a second. She’s magic.
- This made me miss family gatherings lmao. Get it!
- My new homie, Bella (hey chica!) put me on to the disturbing ailment that is covid-toe. Have you heard about this? Has this really been a thing the entire pandemic?!
- Fun(?) fact: The Netherlands suffers from a massive wealth gap and its the only country on earth is more unequal than the entire world itself. What’s wild is their tax system which basically causes the inequality.
- And finally, Bridgerton is officially the most streamed Netflix series of all time. We see you, Shonda! (I still haven’t watched. 🙃)
What’s up with me?
- One of the highlights of my week was a voice message from my dad. You may have noticed that last week I added a link at the top of this email to unsub from the Friday Report because I was nervous about scaring people away from my email list. My dad kindly reminded me that ever since I was a kid, I’ve always walked into the room expecting everyone to like me. And I can’t change that now. Thank you Daddy for the reminder!
- I’ve been werking WERKING! In addition to getting back on my workout grind, I’ve been crushing it as a CEO. I even launched a new event and a 14-day challenge:
- I’ve teamed up with my homie Phoenix to bring you Self-Care Maed Easy. This Valentine’s Day experience is designed for women by women to help you build confidence in creating a self-care regimen that speaks to your Divine Goddess. Here are the deets.
- And one of the greatest things I’ve created to date, For the Love of Money! During this 14-day money challenge, we’ll explore how only with proper self-love can you create space for the wealth that you desire. You can sign up here. I’m going to be doing the challenge with you and I’m so excited!
- Mercury Retrograde has been mentally kind to me but physically? I’ve never spilled so many things in my life. At least 3 times a day, I knock over a beverage or spill water all over my floor. Otherwise, all is well so I’m not complaining. Have you noticed any Mercury Retrograde effects? Is your tech being glitchy like mine? Heard from any exes? 👀
Track of the Week
New Victoria Monet — thank you, Universe!! I’ve had this on repeat — shocker, right? Her voice is just so angelic.
I’m off from work for the weekend to celebrate my friend Brea’s 40th birthday! I’m still on my cleanse so no Maezcal for me, but I will be poolside, half-naked and with a joint in-hand for the entire day. Hard life, huh?
If you were to stop doing one thing for one month in order to improve your quality of life, what would it be?
Work hard. Play hard. Sleep harder.
Maegan
