Category Archives: Self Help Jewels

How to Fix Comma Splices, Simply Put

SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com and follow for more writing tips with strategies to connect with other people. This article is 100% human-written. It’s embarrassing to send misspelled texts, but comma splices are just as bad because they create confusion. They might be a bit worse for that reason. If you’re dating or interacting with someone whoContinueContinue reading “How to Fix Comma Splices, Simply Put”

Top Ten Jesse Jackson Quotes

Reverend Jesse Jackson. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to get hot takes in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away on February 17, after fighting to advance Civil Rights across the country. During his prolific speeches and talks, he dropped some of the most influential quotes in history. Below are some of hisContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Jesse Jackson Quotes”

Download Your Truth Be Bold Newsletter Spring 2026 Issue I

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In Case You’re Too Hard on Yourself

Photo from PsychoLogs.com. SUBSCRIBE to get more self-help in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. Student intake can be like a therapy session. As an educator of adults, I often meet people who feel they “started too late,” “wasted time” and “haven’t gone anywhere.” They tell me these things as they sit across from me,ContinueContinue reading “In Case You’re Too Hard on Yourself”

The Three Stooges: When Columbia Pictures Robbed and Broke Brothers

Photo of Moe of Three Stooges covered in black rubber in “Dizzy Pilots”. Screenshot from YouTube. SUBSCRIBE to get more breaking news in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. In 1940, Moe Howard of The Three Stooges painted on a “toothbrush” mustache and started shouting gibberish. While the American audience doubled over in laughter, theContinueContinue reading “The Three Stooges: When Columbia Pictures Robbed and Broke Brothers”

Because I Am A Lover

SUBSCRIBE to get more self-help in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. In 2018, after picking my daughter up from school, I headed to my mother’s home to visit her. My daughter had been asking to see her since the day before, and my mom wanted to see her just as much. But traffic wasContinueContinue reading “Because I Am A Lover”

In Case You Are a Lover

Photo from shefandotcom on PoshMark.com. SUBSCRIBE to get more self-help in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. If you are a lover, you look to the stars at night, protect others and put them before yourself. You find the joy in difficult situations. When there is no joy, you bring it. So, people gravitate towardsContinueContinue reading “In Case You Are a Lover”

2025: My Year in Review

Me on a recent snowy day in Chicago. I love my city. I originally took this picture for my sister, who’s in the sunnier Arizona. Her daughter is a great cook, just like her. 2025 has been a whirlwind of growth and conflict on more levels than one. From having my Facebook page of nearlyContinueContinue reading “2025: My Year in Review”

Don’t Feed the Wolves: Set Boundaries Instead

SUBSCRIBE to get more actionable self-help articles with useful details. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. People often feel compelled to give their loved ones or friends what they ask for. This is true even even when the person giving is losing. This isContinueContinue reading “Don’t Feed the Wolves: Set Boundaries Instead”

If You Have a Certain Calling

SUBSCRIBE to get more balanced self-help guidance with finer details. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. If you’re like me, when you need to get something done, you do it. Every so often, I drop everything and start writing a book. Sometimes, the ideaContinueContinue reading “If You Have a Certain Calling”

In Case You (Or Your Kid) Are “Gifted”

SUBSCRIBE to get more balanced self-help guidance with finer details. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. Seeing kids, especially boys, potentially be misdiagnosed with ADHD bothers me to my core. There has been a rise in the number of kids ages 12 — 17ContinueContinue reading “In Case You (Or Your Kid) Are “Gifted””

In Case It’s Too Late: The Ray Kroc McDonald’s Story

SUBSCRIBE to get more balanced self-help guidance with finer details. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. There are dreams you have, and as time goes on, achieving them seems unrealistic. Then, you reach a point in life where maybe you can make it happen,ContinueContinue reading “In Case It’s Too Late: The Ray Kroc McDonald’s Story”

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Don’t Be Complicit in Enabling Bad Behavior: Just Say No

SUBSCRIBE to get more self-help tips. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. The line between being a supportive friend and an enabler is often blurry. When does “We had so much fun drinking that you blacked out” turn into “I think you have aContinueContinue reading “Don’t Be Complicit in Enabling Bad Behavior: Just Say No”

No Country for Smart Boys: In Case Your Son is the “Smart Kid”

SUBSCRIBE to get more breaking news and deep dives on social issues. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. By the time I made it to 8th grade, I had fully stepped into who I was, a process that had begun a couple of yearsContinueContinue reading “No Country for Smart Boys: In Case Your Son is the “Smart Kid””

Why Eggs are the Deadliest Thing on Your Breakfast Plate: The Link to Diabetes

Photo from Yahoo.com. SUBSCRIBE to get more news on health tips and dangerous foods. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. Eggs are the deadliest thing on the American breakfast plate, but many might not know it. This is because eggs have been painted asContinueContinue reading “Why Eggs are the Deadliest Thing on Your Breakfast Plate: The Link to Diabetes”

How Cars Hijack Your Freedom and How Walking Gets It Back

People often wonder why road rage is even a thing, completely forgetting that driving is claustrophobic and completely against hu…

How to Survive a Micromanager: A Practical Guide

Nobody likes a micromanager, especially one that doesn’t know boundaries. You have enough stress at work, and microma

Don’t Live Your Life as a Trend: Do You Still Believe?

This is why you shouldn’t live your life on trends.

3 Pro Tips to Create a Résumé that Gets You a Job Interview

If you are looking for a new job or one in addition to the one you already have, you’re not alone. Here are 3 tips to create a resume that gets you interviewed…

Why Quiet Determination Leads to Accomplishing Everything

Quiet determination is not telling someone you’re buying a helicopter, just landing on their front yard after buying it. Here’s how silent determination helps you level up…

I Bought My First Car in Cash Years Ago. Here’s How Times Have Changed.

I bought my first car in cash years ago. This is how times have changed.

The Day I Bought a House in Cash and the Economic Lessons of a Facebook Challenge

Every so often, I get inspired to browse a new website, and then I get ideas that sound wild at best to people. That happened when I came upon a website called Auction.com. It featured houses for sell in auctions, and the prices were high but reasonable. At that moment, I decided I was reallyContinueContinue reading “The Day I Bought a House in Cash and the Economic Lessons of a Facebook Challenge”

Delivering Hard Truths to Hypocritical Gossipers

The Bible encourages self-reflection before judging others. Many people, lacking self-awareness, blame others while hiding their own flaws. When confronted about gossip or judgment, it’s essential to express your feelings. If the individual is not apologetic, it’s best to distance yourself to avoid their unnecessary drama.