Author: elyssalassiter

As many of us continue to work from home this winter, you may be looking for creative ways to stay productive during the colder months. Before, we were able to take advantage of the warmer weather, go on a quick walk outside, and had plenty of sunlight pouring into our home office setup. But as the sun begins to set earlier and the cold temperatures are here to stay, staying motivated may become more of a challenge. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to combat the winter gloom and boost your productivity as you work from home. 

Redfin reached out to me, along with other top productivity experts, for our advice to help make your home office setup a more productive work environment. So whether you’re living in snowy Detroit or rainy Seattle, these expert tips are guaranteed to help make your home office a place of inspiration and motivation. Check out what we had to say at the link below!

Experts Reveal How to Create a More Productive Home Office Setup this Winter

(Here’s a link to our episode! )

So, if you haven’t heard of A&K Dollhouse, you have GOT to look at these amazing ladies’ selection of beautiful clothes and accessories now! Well, you can stay and read the rest of this article, BUT–as soon as you get done reading, THEN you can go. Deal? Deal:)

Alyssa and Krystal, the two fabulous entrepreneurs behind this trendy, up-to-date store, make it so easy to order from their site. They’ve got such a wide range to pick from–whether you’re looking for something edgy or something to wear to your next business meeting, they’ve got it. I’ve been buying A&K Dollhouse since 2017 and let me tell you, they do not disappoint. AND THEN, once you get your clothes delivered to your house or business, it comes to you in a beautiful and sparkly gold package! I may be a sucker for sparkly things, but it’s special touches like those that really make a customer feel special.

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For our House Hunters episode, A&K Dollhouse styled me in their beautiful “Gorgeous Doll” top in hot pink. It was a flowy, cool, stylish shirt that was perfect for filming in Summer in Virginia. The solid color looked great on camera, and I loved the “cold shoulders” too! It is such a unique item of clothing and I have worn it for a few occasions. Casual, classy, and perfect for what I was looking for!

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Y’all. Let me tell you how excited I was to wear some fashions from Remedy 88 on our House Hunters episode on HGTV. But first, let me tell you how amazingly helpful Aaronesia, the boutique’s owner, was during the ordering process! Not only did my items come to my house quickly, Aaronesia also placed a handwritten note inside of my package. C’mon. How sweet?! <3 To be honest, in the fast-paced, electronic, text message, email, cyberworld we live in today, things like that really mean a lot.

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Remedy 88 styled me in their beautiful Ana Bodysuit for the show. Honestly, sometimes I get a little anxious when it comes to bodysuits because some of them have the tendency to cut into your skin a bit. (Think tight leotards :P) However, my Ana bodysuit was the most comfortable bodysuit I’ve worn! It is made out of soft material and moved with me, which made for a pleasant day of filming. I love this piece, and I also love how versatile it is! Although I wore it with a gold jacket and blue pants (Go Southern!), you could totally wear it on its own with pants or a skirt. In fact, for my evening outing, I ditched the jacket and wore this beautiful cream-colored piece to contrast my bright blue pants! I also ordered the Liza Romper from Remedy 88 and it is a staple in my closet.

If you haven’t checked out the amazing styles and sizes offered by Remedy 88, why wait! Do it now:) There is something for nearly everyone.

Hey! What are you still doing here?! Scoot over to Remedy 88! You’re always welcome back here at thesaylifecoach.com though:)

“…He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,^[a]2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn,³  and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor…”
From Isaiah 61

Hi everyone!

I’ve taken a bit of a hiatus from blogging. As you may know, I was caring for my sweet, precious mom until she transitioned this month. I may come back later and write more about our experience, but for now, I will just share the news about how I will continue her work!

If anyone knows Dr. Ethel M. Lassiter, you would know that one of her core beliefs is that education is paramount.

In fact, she was late to labor and delivery to give birth to her daughter Elyssa partly because she was up working on her Ph.D. dissertation the night before she was due.  Throughout her career, she worked as a secondary and post-secondary educator and was a two-time fellow at the Harvard Principals’ Institute (2003, 2013). She became the principal of Dana Road Elementary School, and retired in 2013. But retirement didn’t stop her. Soon after, she founded EML Educational Consulting, LLC where she coordinated the Ministerial Advisory Council of Warren County, organized PRAXIS workshops in conjunction with the Vicksburg/Warren School District in preparation for state teachers’ exams, and provided summer enrichment programs for many elementary-level school children.

So as a way to honor her, and as a way to honor a cause she truly lived day in and day out, we announce the Dr. Ethel M. Lassiter scholarship foundation.

This scholarship is for single parents (moms or dads) who truly desire to go back to school to make a better life for them and their children. She knew very well some of the hurdles that parents face when it comes to achieving their academic goals and rearing children at the same time. Not only did Dr. Lassiter attend school throughout her pregnancy, she also furthered her education and career while raising a child–and encouraged her faculty, friends, and community members to do the same. Now, thanks to your help, Ethel can continue her life’s work for years to come.

This scholarship will be given on her birthday, February 13, 2019. (I am thinking about extending that due date!) Applicant rules will be announced via social media. The applicant can be attending or planning to attend trade school, undergraduate school, graduate school, or any other form of continuing education. Each applicant should submit a video explaining why this scholarship can help them achieve their goals via Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with the hashtag #EMLscholarship, and should mention and tag @thesaylifecoach.

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Last week, we followed #SayLife!’s intern, Angela, as she came face-to-face with the realization that she was now among the church mothers that she and her friends admired in their youth.  This week, she talks about starting tasks and not getting them done! Take a look. #SayLife!

I recommitted to taking better physical care of my body and started daily one to two-mile walks this week. After three days of walking, the increase of endorphins aka “feel good hormones” have me feeling more energized, alert, and productive. But let me keep it real y’all, starting a new thing is not necessarily challenging for me, but maintaining and/or finishing what I start is.

Which brings me to the topic of unfinished business. What do I mean when I say unfinished business? Unfinished business can be found in most areas of our lives, and it can be emotional stuff, physical to-do’s, or unkept promises to yourself and others.  It’s often those things we know are important or necessary, but procrastinate on or set them aside for all kinds of reasons. Unfinished business does not enter our lives from the outside, but it’s the stuff that we create within. And, because we tend to turn a blind eye to unfinished business, instances can accumulate over time and be dragged from one year into the another.

So what am I saying? I’m confessing that I have too much unfinished business in my life, and my current struggle is to not be overwhelmed by it. Just as unfinished business has a beginning, it has an end. I must remember that I have the power to change my mindset, come up with a plan, and stick to it so that my unfinished business can become finished. That’s when I remind myself that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, and now is the time to lessen this burden and free myself, one task at a time.

This is a season for not just finishing what I’ve started, but finishing well.