Ashanti Muhammad-Pittman

02/26/2026

I was so honored to attend the Cardinal Ritter College Prep Gala last night. This school is a Catholic School educating primarily black students. They have a 100% graduation rate AND 100% college acceptance rate. I love the work they’re doing for our children. “The children are well.”

02/05/2026

Honey I love a Historical Fiction and this one is so good! I loved the Personal Librarian by Victoria Christopher Murray and this one is just as good! Ms. Fauset chile!

12/25/2025

12/11/2025

I am so excited to share that I am now accepting Missouri clients in addition to Illinois, Vermont and South Carolina!

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10/14/2025

Homecoming owes me NOTHING! I love my !!!

10/13/2025

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

08/01/2025

The mind-body connection is powerful. Negative thoughts fuel doubt and stress. Positive thoughts drive confidence and motivation. It’s not about toxic positivity—it’s about balance and intention. Start noticing your inner dialogue. Are you tearing yourself down or cheering yourself on? Your thoughts don’t have to be perfect, but they should be helpful. Shape your reality by shaping your mindset—one word at a time.

07/31/2025

Optimism is more than just “thinking happy thoughts”—it’s a mental skill that boosts emotional health. Studies show that optimism can raise happiness by up to 30%, improve immune function, and protect against depression. When you view challenges as temporary and manageable, you’re more likely to persevere. You don’t need to be cheerful all the time—but you can choose hope. Train your brain to ask, “What’s possible here?” instead of “What could go wrong?”

07/30/2025

Positivity is a practice—not a personality trait. Start simple:

✨ Keep a gratitude journal
✨ Say daily affirmations out loud
✨ Compliment or uplift someone around you
✨ Do one small act of kindness

These habits train your brain to notice the good, which builds emotional resilience and reduces stress. Neuroscience shows that regularly practicing gratitude can physically rewire your brain toward more optimistic thought patterns. Whether you write it, speak it, or show it—positivity pays off.

07/29/2025

What you think becomes what you feel—and eventually, what you do. Positive thinking isn’t about ignoring challenges. It’s about choosing a mindset that supports growth, peace, and possibility. When we shift our thoughts from criticism to compassion, we open ourselves up to new opportunities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) shows that our thoughts directly influence our emotions and actions. So when you catch yourself spiraling into doubt, pause and reframe. Try replacing “I can’t” with “I’ll try” or “I’m learning.” One small shift in thought can change your entire day.

07/28/2025

Joy is a conscious choice, not just a spontaneous emotion. Choosing joy means allowing yourself to experience pleasure, peace, and connection—even when life feels uncertain. Joy doesn’t mean avoiding grief or struggle; it means making room for light alongside the dark. Let joy be a daily practice: a slow sip of coffee, a deep belly laugh, a moment of stillness. Seek it. Savor it. Protect it.

07/25/2025

Facing fear alone can increase anxiety and delay healing. But with support—whether it’s a friend, therapist, or community—you recover faster, feel less panic, and gain tools to move forward. You don’t have to face it all on your own. Support is strength, not weakness.