What does it mean to be Multifaceted?
As children, we are told we can do anything we put our minds to and that nothing is impossible; however, the second we enter “the real world” that all changes. The rose-colored glasses that allowed us just to exist have now become the pressure of society to choose a niche, pick a specialty, and think inside the box. Although many succumb to that pressure, there’s a handful of us who put the rose-colored glasses back on as we choose to design our lives, define our legacies, and set the tone!
To be Multifaceted is to be made up of many aspects. We are not just one passion, project, title, or idea. We are the combination of many ideas, uniquely put together and wrapped in a bow, better known as our names. Our life consists of transformations and balancing each day.
Multifaceted Women Leaders do not live a life where priorities have an order, but one where their priorities orbit. Our energy management allows us to recognize what needs more energy and when. “You’re doing too much” or “I want to be like you when I grow up” are phrases we often encounter because we are BUILT DIFFERENT!
When I think about being Multifaceted, I think about my flexibility, adaptability, and ease in understanding new concepts. Multifaceted Women Leaders are Jills of all trades, masters of none, but oftentimes better than the master of one!
If you resonate with the idea of being Multifaceted, Multipassionate, a Multipotentialite, or a Multihyphenate and are seeking community, check out the Multifaceted Collective Community.
Sincerely,
Multifaceted Black Girl
4 Steps to Transform Your Life
All the “gurus” teach many different methods and approaches to changing one's life. The issue is that it is difficult to maintain the momentum for many of them. They encourage you to make many changes at once or push you into unsustainable choices rather than a lifestyle change.
If you are feeling lost, burnt out, or stuck, there’s a 4 step cycle you can repeat to take you from Chaos to Clarity. Identify, Visualize, Reframe, and Take Action are the 4 simple steps keeping you from transforming your life.
Identify.
First, you must identify who you are. What do you like to do? What are your values? What do you dislike? The decisions you make should align with your values. Alignment allows you to overflow onto others and operate in your purpose even if you haven’t yet identified what it is. Find your Ikigai.Visualize.
Begin with the end in mind. What does your ideal life look like? What are you wearing? Who do you spend time with? Where do you put your energy? We are often asked about our Dream Career, getting married, or starting a family; however, there’s more to your ideal life than your titles. Dream up everything about your life including your hobbies, routines, and the way your values show up in your day-to-day life.Reframe.
Roadblocks will always stop you from reaching your goals if you don’t reframe your mind. Changing your perspective on your roadblocks starts with having a growth mindset and leads to making decisions to overcome those barriers. For example, if you want to buy a house, but you don’t know any homeowners; instead of deciding you can’t get the house because no one in your environment has one, seek out homeowner’s educational classes, network with realtors, or start with a Youtube video about how to buy a home. A lacking mindset will always be limited, so keep your mindset living in abundance.Take Action.
Be audacious. Small steps will bring you closer to the goal than no steps. What habits do you need to build to take action? What habits do you need to replace? Who is in your social support system that will hold you accountable? What systems can you implement to make audacious actions easier to make? Taking action starts with deciding you value your goals more than your comfort.
If you are looking for a jumpstart to your transformation, join the upcoming Chaos to Clarity Challenge. This 3-day transformational experience will reframe your mind and lead you to clarify what’s next for you. Learn more.
Sincerely,
Multifaceted Black Girl
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4 Ways to Enhance Time Management in 2025
So, your alarm clock blares after you hit snooze for the 3rd time on a Monday morning. Work needs you by 9 am, but you groggily roll out of bed a quarter till. Yes, you get there on time, just barely, since you skipped breakfast and drove over the speed limit. Or maybe you’re cramming a project into the last few hours before it’s due when you had two weeks to complete it beforehand.
Does this sound familiar?
If the answer is yes, don’t fret—we have 4 effective and life-changing tips to enhance your time management. It’s common for time to slip away and for plans to be more prolonged or shorter than expected but, through the uncertainty, you can evolve and adapt to the demands of the ticking clock.
One thing to ponder: Is this snowball effect avoidable?
1) Time Blocking
Have you ever found yourself daunted by the 24 hours of the day? In theory, we have all that time, but in practice, different priorities and commitments slice right through those hours. But with time blocking, you’ll divvy up tasks throughout the day. Todoist defines time blocking as, “a time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time—kind of self-explanatory, right?
Meet Lily. Lily must prepare for an important presentation tomorrow, respond to a never-ending list of emails, and meet up with her friends for dinner. With 24 hours (give or take) knocking at the door, she takes a deep breath and opens an excel spreadsheet. She types out all the hours of the day and allocates, or blocks off, time for her various tasks. So, from 8:00- 9:00 am she’ll get ready and eat breakfast, from 9:00-10:30 am, she’ll work on her presentation, and continue to block out time as so. Lily finds that her tasks aren’t whirling around her since she sets boundaries for when she’ll work on each one. Bonus, she’s fully relaxed while hanging out with her friends all thanks to time-blocking!
2) Reclaim.ai
DIY is great, it’s rewarding even, but sometimes blocking off your tasks yourself can be pretty taxing. That’s why we suggest Reclam.ai! This interactive and innovative app tracks your analytics like tracking how much time you spend on tasks every week. With this info, it uses AI to auto generate a time blocked schedule that works best for you!
So, maybe Lily forgot she signed up for Reclam.ai two weeks ago, and decided to check out what kind of schedule they generated for her with her presentation and other tasks in mind. She finds that schedule to be effective and dives right into it!
3) Intentionality
You never felt so proud after time-blocking your schedule for the week perfectly! However, on a lovely Monday, you’re going a few hours over the marks, causing the rest of your day to unravel at the seams. You become so frustrated you nearly trash the entire idea of time-blocking and perhaps time management, too! But, your 2025 goals remind you that time management was in your top 5! So Instead of erasing the idea, you sit at your desk and deliberate over your schedule and make adjustments that work for you! The pressure lifts as you realize it’s okay to struggle; changes can always be made while learning new methods.
Intentionally is a foundational step to efficient time management. Google defines intentionality as “the fact of being deliberate and purposive.” Can we break that down more? Absolutely! As much as you consider what obligations and tasks you must fulfill throughout the day, and how much time you block out for them, you must be intentional about practicing these skills. Even if that’s setting mini goals for yourself like sticking to your time-blocked calendar for a full week, that’s a step in the right direction!
4) Pomodoro Method
Not a big picture person? You see the forest is full of trees, shrubbery, and so on? Then you’ll love the Pomodoro Method.
Imagine you have a PowerPoint presentation due by the end of the week. Your work is cut out: research and filling in the slides. Let’s not forget your assortment of daily tasks simple as eating lunch or taking your dog for a walk. As you stare at this mountainous presentation you think about the Pomodoro Method you’ve been wanting to try. So, you make a list of steps it will take to complete the project and assign 25 minute intervals to complete them. You spend 25 minutes on finding sources, 25 minutes compiling the info into slides, and so on. Most importantly, you take 5 minute breaks in between and extend them after four 25 minute intervals (todoist). Although you don’t complete the presentation in one day, the mountain turns into a foothill you merrily roll down thanks to tiny intervals The Pomodoro Method consists of.
This method emphasizes working on tasks in “bite-sized” time intervals, generally 25 minutes per task and taking breaks in between. Also, the task can be one huge project where you take smaller steps to chip away at.
So, to return to our question earlier: is this snowball effect avoidable? Absolutely, through methods and resources such as Time-blocking, Reclaim.ai, Intentionality, and Pomodoro Method, you can manage your time well in advance to be well prepared!
Eager for more positive change in 2025? Check out this 12 week Chaos to Clarity Journal: a self-reflection journal designed to inspire change and cultivate healthy habits; most importantly, learn more about you!
SOURCES:
https://www.todoist.com/productivity-methods/time-blocking
https://www.todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique
4 Ways to Incorporate Gratitude into Your Business
Let’s be honest—entrepreneurship can feel like a never-ending hustle. But what if the secret to sustainable success isn’t just strategy, but mindset? At the Multifaceted Collective, we encourage everyone to operate from the G.L.A.D. philosophy, which you can learn more about here. G.L.A.D. stands for Gratitude, Logistics, Audacity, and Delusion. The G.L.A.D. philosophy starts with G for Gratitude because operating out of a state of thankfulness is the perspective needed for growth both personally and professionally. Gratitude is a strategic advantage that can not only reshape your mindset, but your business.
The impact made by Gratitude isn’t just anecdotal. Research from Positive Psychology proves it enhances resilience, well-being, and success. Gratitude is capable of releasing toxic emotions, reducing pain, improving sleep quality, aiding in stress regulation, and even reducing anxiety and depression. There’s even a positive correlation between resilience and gratitude. When we are in a state of Gratitude, we often can find the positive things, fight negative thoughts, identify solutions, and sustain relationships with our community. Being a grateful entrepreneur will overflow onto everyone you come in contact with including customers, employees, and family.
Morning gratitude journaling for entrepreneurs.
As a multifaceted entrepreneur, I often have a million thoughts racing through my mind. The best way I have found to combat that is through journaling. Each morning it’s the first thing I do, so that I can start my day off on the right foot.Sending thoughtful appreciation notes to clients and partners.
Sometimes we just want to know we are cared for and appreciated. Make it a habit to tell someone how much you appreciate them and the work they do because without our clients, partners, and employees our businesses wouldn’t be able to thrive.
Creating a “Gratitude Wins” list to track progress.
Gratitude is more than just saying thank you. It can also be acknowledging progress, extending grace, and celebrating growth. Take the time each day, week, or month to create a Gratitude Wins list. Talk about what you are grateful for no matter how big or small. For example, today my list would consist of: The ability to write, Pilot G2 pens, My dog, and The air in my lungs
Incorporating gratitude into goal-setting and reflections.
When you are planning your next milestone or reflecting on a recent one, think about where you came from versus where you are now or where you are headed. Living in the moment and appreciating the present allows you to enjoy the journey because life moves fast.
Try these Gratitude practices for a week and notice how your mindset and business begin to shift. Let us know what changes you experience!
Want to dive deeper into strategies that fuel gratitude and growth? Join the G.L.A.D. Membership for exclusive insights, tools, and a like-minded community.
3 Tips For Nurturing Relationships Daily
Life is painted with relationships that span from family to coworkers and the possibilities of connections blossoming into relationships are nearly infinite. This is a facet of life’s beauty but to say the quiet part out loud: maintaining relationships can be overwhelming. You want to remind people how valuable their presence is but find yourself daunted by ensuring every relationship is nurtured, often in some grand way.
Here’s the good news: nurturing relationships doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. These three simple tips will help you build stronger, more meaningful connections in your daily life.
Consistency
We all know the adage “actions speak louder than words.” Whether showing up on time or following through with a favor or task you stated you would fulfill, ensuring your behavior aligns with the expectation you granted matters. Also, we understand, life happens, but communicating when you can’t follow through or show up lets others know you value their time and presence. According to Hello Coach, “consistency is key to building trust.”
Think of your friend Shayla, who’s been dying to catch up over coffee. You agreed to meet next Saturday but canceled at the last minute because something else came up. What if, instead, you stuck to that commitment—or at least rescheduled right away with an apology and a new date? Those small, consistent actions add up, letting people know they can count on you.Random acts of kindness
Who wouldn’t appreciate a coworker buying our lunch on a random Wednesday? Or the car in front of you paying for your order in the drive-thru? These random acts of kindness are a great way to show those around you that you care. When you offer thoughtful acts of kindness, people feel seen and appreciated. Mental Health Foundation UK says that “[random acts of kindness] reduces stress, improves our emotional well-being and even benefits our physical health.
Take Action Today: Surprise someone with a small act of kindness—a text, a coffee, or even paying for the next car in the drive-thru. Watch how the positivity ripples outward.Intentionality
Google provides two definitions for the word “intentionality”: “The fact of being deliberate or purposive”, and the definition categorized under philosophy, “the quality of mental states (e.g., thoughts, beliefs, desires, hopes) that consists in their being directed toward some object or state of affairs.” Both definitions can be applied to relationships because the goal is to be thoughtful and deliberate in what you do for others and how you lead your life. Like consistency, intentionality reflects through your actions, and striving to be consistent and clear with your intentions lets people know you care deeply about how that affects them.
Imagine you’re catching up with your brother, and he mentions feeling drained from work. Instead of just nodding, you follow up with a thoughtful question: “What’s been the most stressful part for you? Is there anything I can do to help?” This intentional approach not only deepens your bond but also shows that you genuinely care about his well-being.
Or think about setting boundaries: Your friend Maya told you she’s not comfortable texting late at night because it disrupts her sleep. You honor her request and text during the day instead, showing her that her needs are important to you.
Nurturing relationships doesn’t require grand gestures or constant effort. By focusing on consistency, random acts of kindness, and intentionality, you can deepen your connections and create a ripple effect of love and trust in your life.
Ready to Thrive? Explore The Multifaceted Collective to find tools, workshops, and resources to strengthen your relationships and create a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle. Let’s grow together—join The Multifaceted Collective today!
Sources:
https://hello-coach.com/blog/the-power-of-consistency-in-building-stronger-relationships/
Unlock Your Potential with the GLAD Framework
Life can be chaotic. As multifaceted individuals—balancing family, careers, passions, and dreams—staying grounded while pursuing our goals feels like walking a tightrope. But what if I told you there’s a simple framework to help you thrive in all areas of your life?
Enter the GLAD Framework: a transformative approach designed to guide ambitious women like you toward success, balance, and fulfillment.
What Is GLAD?
GLAD is more than an acronym; it’s a mindset, a movement, and a roadmap to a better you. Each letter represents a core principle to live by:
G: Gratitude
"To be grateful for what you have is to stay grounded as you earn more."
Gratitude is the foundation of abundance. When we take a moment to reflect on what we have, we create space for joy, peace, and clarity. Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good practice; it’s a powerful tool to focus your mind and attract opportunities.
How to Practice Gratitude:
Start each day by listing three things you’re thankful for.
Celebrate small wins—every step forward matters.
Express appreciation to those who support your journey.
L: Logistics
"Establishing a plan to achieve your end point increases the likelihood of success."
Dreams are powerful, but without a plan, they’re just wishes. Logistics is about taking your vision and breaking it into actionable steps. Whether it’s building a business, achieving personal growth, or organizing your life, strategy is the bridge between where you are and where you want to be.
How to Create a Plan:
Write down your long-term goal and break it into smaller milestones.
Use tools like planners, apps, or even sticky notes to map your journey.
Stay flexible—logistics evolve, but the destination remains.
A: Audacity
"The plan is great to have, but it requires you to take audacious action. Faith without work is dead."
Let’s be honest: success requires boldness. Audacity is about stepping outside your comfort zone and believing in your ability to make things happen. It’s the fuel that turns your logistics into action and your dreams into reality.
How to Be Audacious:
Take that leap—even when fear creeps in.
Say yes to opportunities that challenge you.
Embrace failure as a stepping stone to growth.
D: Delusion
"To be delusional is to believe in a future reality that others may not see but can be created through bold actions."
At first glance, delusion might sound…well, delusional. But hear me out: the greatest innovators, leaders, and dreamers were all “delusional” enough to see a reality that didn’t exist yet. Delusion is about unwavering belief in your vision, even when others can’t see it.
How to Harness Delusion:
Visualize your success daily.
Surround yourself with people who inspire and uplift you.
Let your belief in your future guide your present actions.
Why GLAD Matters
The GLAD Framework isn’t just another productivity hack; it’s a holistic approach to life. It reminds us to ground ourselves in gratitude, make strategic plans, act boldly, and dream unapologetically.
By adopting GLAD, you’re not just chasing success—you’re creating a fulfilling, purpose-driven life.
Your GLAD Journey Starts Today
Wherever you are in your journey, GLAD is here to guide you. Begin with gratitude, plan with intention, act with courage, and dream boldly.
Let’s make today the day you take one step closer to the life you deserve.
Are you ready to embrace the GLAD framework? Let’s create a life where success isn’t just achievable—it’s inevitable.
Here’s how you can start:
Download our free guide: Building Your Empire: A Multifaceted Woman's Guide to Entrepreneurial Success to help you implement the GLAD principles in your journey.
Join the Multifaceted Collective: Gain access to a community of visionary women just like you, along with resources and workshops to help you thrive.
Get your first GLAD Box: A curated toolkit included in the Multifaceted Collective Membership to inspire, motivate, and equip you to transform chaos into clarity.
Don’t wait for the “perfect moment”—the life you’ve been dreaming of is waiting for you to claim it. Let’s embrace the power of Gratitude, Logistics, Audacity, and Delusion together. Your multifaceted life begins now!
The Defining Decade Book Review
Before I stepped into my 20s, I did a lot of research on what I should know and what I should be doing to make the most out of this monumentally shaping decade. One part of my research was reading The Defining Decade: Why your twenties matter– and how to make the most of them now by Meg Jay. The Defining Decade is split into three parts: Work, Love, and The Brain and The Body. Each section is broken down into different lessons that are accompanied by real-life stories. For some reason, I believed that when I finished this book I would be ready to conquer my twenties.
In the first section, Work, I learned about the importance of identity capital, weak ties, and customizing your own life. Jay defines identity capital as “our collection of personal assets”. It encompasses aspects of both work and personal life including how we speak and what goes on our resume. Understanding our identity capital is key to being aware of “what we bring to the adult marketplace”. It can be the difference between working at a local coffee shop and working at Google.
Weak ties can also make a difference in your career. We all know that life is about who you know not what you know and that's when weak ties come into play. Acquaintances who you barely know are more likely to have connections with people you have never come across and to have opinions differing from yours. These are the connections that help with interconnectedness and growth.
Taking advantage of the weak ties is one step toward customizing your life to be what you dreamed of. From a young age, we are taught that we can do anything we put our minds to. Although this is true to a certain extent it can be daunting. We all start with a pretty standard outline for life. As we learn and experience, we are able to customize our paths and differentiate our lives from the next person.
In the next section, Love, the main topics that stood out to me was the cohabitation effect and dating down. With the cohabitation effect, Jay said that the concept of living together being a good test of marriage is a common misperception. She emphasized that cohabitation can have a sliding effect rather than encouraging an actual commitment and decision. In this section, I also learned that dating or working down can be caused by previous experiences that we have not edited in order to be free. In order to be free, we have to understand that we are not the same person that experienced the trauma, but we are someone who is able to succeed despite them.
In the final section, The Brain and The Body, Jay teaches that when you reach your twenties you begin to establish finalized network connections in your brain that influence the remainder of your life. She also teaches that confidence comes from the outside in rather than the inside out. Twentysomethings are learning for their future through every aspect of their twenties including jobs, relationships, and plans. Jobs help acquire necessary technical and social skills, relationships help prepare them for partnerships, whether business or personal, and plans help guide and project for the future.
Overall, I think this book is a good starting point for anyone who feels lost in their twenties or is preparing to enter their twenties. Meg Jay covers work, love, and physical being with relatable stories from people also in their twenties.
Sincerely,
Multifaceted Black Girl