Author Archives: Rhonda Gates

Even when one chooses to see life one way, Life may open one’s eyes to a different perspective. As time passes by, one realizes that there is more than one way to see a situation, So, it is imperative to hold on to one’s values. Time passes quickly, Reactions happen swiftly, And the result mayContinue reading “Life”

I recently went to a new hematologist, who said that I should be on preventative medication. A medication that could provide me with a better quality of life. I am not against preventative medication, but if I am already experiencing a better quality of life without the medication then why would I need it? WeContinue reading “Faith Over the Things People See”

I wonder if anyone ever loves the skin that they are truly in, If one does not love the skin that God has provided is it a sin? As I look in the mirror at my imperfections, I realize the only ones I can see are superficial, But I am still uncomfortable in this skin.Continue reading “Skin”

I vowed in November 2023, to not carry any negativity, stress, or problems of 2023 with me into the New Year, and what happened? The devils heard my vow and conversation with Jesus and on New Year’s Eve, my puppy ran away and came back causing me so much stress and anger in my spirit.Continue reading “I Am A Warrior”

I pray you all had a safe New Year and were able to thank God that you are here to see another year! As I reflect on 2023, it was full of hardships, learnings, victories, and minor setbacks but I did not lose last year! That is truly a victory. As I go forward, IContinue reading “Welcome to 2024”

I hope you all have a safe, prosperous New Year. As you settle down and start planning resolutions, dreams, goals, aspirations, or hopes, be sure to take a look at 2023 and deeply reflect. Remember where you were in 2023, is not where you have to be in 2024! Please join me, in welcoming theContinue reading “HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!”

We have hopefully started implementing some of the smaller tasks that we set as objectives. How has it been going? Has it been easy to remain with the steps that we laid out? If not, that is okay. This stage in the plan is meant for those questions. Go back to the plan and re-writeContinue reading “Strategic Planning: Review & Adapt”

It is time to turn our plans into actions! We have written our why, now live it. Our why should be woven into our daily tasks and work. It should be a part of who we are or want to become. Our vision should always be at the forefront of our mind, as a goalContinue reading “Strategic Planning: Implementation”

It is time to put our why, where we are, where we are going, and how we are going to get there in writing. This should be a good exercise to make sure that we do not have any gaps in our plans. Start by writing down the Mission and Vision statements. Reflect on itContinue reading “Strategic Planning: Develop a Plan”

We have reviewed our why, reviewed what is happening around us in the current state, and now we will look at Setting Objectives or goals. When I reviewed my why and truly looked at my current state, it helped me realize how I envision my future state. I even thought about the type of peopleContinue reading “Strategic Planning: Set Objectives”